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Whale-ista
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Air changes in tires: how do you do it?
Several posts here recommend deflating tires on certain stretches of off-road, then inflating when you return to the highway. My question is: do you
carry a compressor with you to do this?
If so, what kind would you recommend? Are they sold in Baja or should I get one in the US?
Thanks for your input.
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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boe4fun
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Harbor Freight has some 12 Volt high output (about 125 PSI) compressors for these types of applications for around 50 bucks (get one of their 25%
discount coupons). I use one on my 3500 GMC but I have to let it cool down for a while after filling 2 of my tires (60 to 70 PSI). Either one of
these units will do or a bicycle pump if you have a couple days!
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David K
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Have both the Harbor Freight model and the Tsunami MV-50. Both are about $50-$75 range (Amazon or HF).
The HF unit is in a bigger plastic case and the wire gets hot and has melted fuses (never blown them, but I carry spare fuses and replace when they
melt).
The Tsunami has a canvas bag, doesn't melt fuses and is only a little slower at filling my truck tires.
The key is having a pump that clips onto your battery, not plugs into cigarette lighter... they are very slow taking 3 times longer (2 psi per minute
compared to 5-6 psi per minute using the battery clip on pumps).
Bring a tire repair kit also, to plug holes caused by sharp rocks, nails, etc. Then you can refill your tires with your pump.
Here is the Harbor Freight unit:
Here is the Tsunami:
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durrelllrobert
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Out with the Old in with the NEW
Just like New Years day. And it doesn't need any power to operate. Just refill at any gas station:
9 Gallon Compressed Air Tank 125PSI
•Gauge, Hose and Tire Chuck Pressure Gauge
•Air-line shutoff valve
•Manual pressure relief valve
•Large easy-to-read pressure gauge
•Built in handle for easy transport
Price: $88.99
Usually ships within 4 to 5 days.
Ships from and sold by DiscountGiantUSA.
Bob Durrell
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
Just like New Years day. And it doesn't need any power to operate. Just refill at any gas station:
9 Gallon Compressed Air Tank 125PSI
•Gauge, Hose and Tire Chuck Pressure Gauge
•Air-line shutoff valve
•Manual pressure relief valve
•Large easy-to-read pressure gauge
•Built in handle for easy transport
Price: $88.99
Usually ships within 4 to 5 days.
Ships from and sold by DiscountGiantUSA. |
$36 for the 11 gallon tank at Harbor Freight. We use it for our quad at the races and end up helping everyone else. Little bulky for a lot of people
but we carry it for the truck as well.
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Ken Cooke
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I run a dual compressor setup with an air tank. You can see the setup behind Leidys - we were at the Drive-in Theater when this photo was taken (the
air tank and compressors are hard-mounted).
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motoged
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My pump is similar to the Tsunami model....the +ve battery clamp wire heats up within a minute to the point where it melts the plastic coating where
the wire attaches to the clamp....little flames are the first indication of an overheating issue 
Anyone have any insights or solutions to this issue? I haven't blown a fuse yet....well, the pump hasn't.....maybe I have when I discovered this
issue 
Don't believe everything you think....
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Desertbull
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Ken, Where is the tank in this photo?
You post a photo of that beautiful woman in a thread about airing up tires and you expect guys like me and Neal Johns to see a mounted tank? 
DREAM IT! PLAN IT! LIVE IT!
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David K
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I think it was Woody (?) who rewired his with heavier gauge wire? Mine has worked for years... and the Harbor Freight one also still works, but I
don't take it because it did melt the fuses and is bulkier to pack in my small truck.
I had one of those air tanks, but that takes up a lot of room! Ken's deal takes up the entire back of his Jeep... The Tsunami or one like it is such a
great little deal!
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
My pump is similar to the Tsunami model....the +ve battery clamp wire heats up within a minute to the point where it melts the plastic coating where
the wire attaches to the clamp....little flames are the first indication of an overheating issue
Anyone have any insights or solutions to this issue? I haven't blown a fuse yet....well, the pump hasn't.....maybe I have when I discovered this
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yeah thats the weak link
on these pumps. what I do is replace the stock wiring with a short pigtail coming off the pump with a 15amp female plug connector. another pigtail
with quality clips and a 15amp male connector. then just carry a 25ft extension cord.
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Timo1
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I have one of those compressor/booster battery packs
Charge it up and it inflates all 4 tires no problem
Dead battery ???...no problem this puppy will boost ya
Takes about 6 hours plugged into 110v and the charge lasts for a month
unless you use it
Shuts off automatically when it gets hot and re-starts when cooled down
Too easy !!!!
sold out and got out !!!
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Timo1
I have one of those compressor/booster battery packs
Charge it up and it inflates all 4 tires no problem
Dead battery ???...no problem this puppy will boost ya
Takes about 6 hours plugged into 110v and the charge lasts for a month
unless you use it
Shuts off automatically when it gets hot and re-starts when cooled down
Too easy !!!! |
I like the sound of that! who makes it?
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motoged
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I figured a re-wiring was the solution....thanks for confirming my remarkable mechanical theorizing....I will get my electrician friend (Mr. Resistor
 ) to translate your recommendations.
Gracias
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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
Just like New Years day. And it doesn't need any power to operate. Just refill at any gas station:
9 Gallon Compressed Air Tank 125PSI
•Gauge, Hose and Tire Chuck Pressure Gauge
•Air-line shutoff valve
•Manual pressure relief valve
•Large easy-to-read pressure gauge
•Built in handle for easy transport
Price: $88.99
Usually ships within 4 to 5 days.
Ships from and sold by DiscountGiantUSA. |
I know a few people who use an adapted scuba tank. You can fill a
lot of tires with a 3-4000 psi tank.
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Timo1
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Willard
Mine is a Schumacher brand
750 peak amps
work light
12v Usb port adapter for your laptop
battery booster
compressor to 150 psi
Takes about 10 min. to go from 20 to 45 psi on 16 in. tires
Love it
sold out and got out !!!
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55steve
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Mostly Jeep stuff here but this system is the best there is and allows air tools to be used also. I could air up a 35" BFG mud from 10 psi to 30 in
about 2 minutes.
http://www.kilbystore.com/
[Edited on 1-3-2014 by 55steve]
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
Mostly Jeep stuff here but this system is the best there is and allows air tools to be used also. I could air up a 35" BFG mud from 10 psi to 30 in
about 2 minutes.
http://www.kilbystore.com/
[Edited on 1-3-2014 by 55steve] |
For over $1,000, I should hope so! Wow, what a set up!!
Thanks for the link... Which AirBoss do you have?
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55steve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
Mostly Jeep stuff here but this system is the best there is and allows air tools to be used also. I could air up a 35" BFG mud from 10 psi to 30 in
about 2 minutes.
http://www.kilbystore.com/
[Edited on 1-3-2014 by 55steve] |
For over $1,000, I should hope so! Wow, what a set up!!
Thanks for the link... Which AirBoss do you have? |
I didn't have A/C in my 1979 CJ7 so I installed a York compressor in factory location and made my own - I used my nerf bars as air tanks.
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Whale-ista
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the suggestions and recommendations.
Isn't there a can of compressed air that both re-fills and seals leaks in tires? Could that be used in an emergency, even without a leak in the tires?
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Timo1
I have one of those compressor/booster battery packs
Charge it up and it inflates all 4 tires no problem
Dead battery ???...no problem this puppy will boost ya
Takes about 6 hours plugged into 110v and the charge lasts for a month
unless you use it
Shuts off automatically when it gets hot and re-starts when cooled down
Too easy !!!! |
I like the sound of that! who makes it? |
costco has them for a pretty good price
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