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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
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?
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on the other side of the coin, one of the best investments we ever made was a set
of automatic tire deflators. set em at 20 lbs(or whatever you chose)screw em on and grab a coldy. 50-75 bucks a set and well worth it! 
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marv sherrill
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wow - Ken - where did you find a drive-in movie?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by marv sherrill
wow - Ken - where did you find a drive-in movie? |
http://www.vanburendrivein.com/
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Ken Cooke
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York Compressor Build Thread
http://www.stu-offroad.com/otherwriteups/oba/oba-5.htm
[Edited on 1-3-2014 by Ken Cooke]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by marv sherrill
wow - Ken - where did you find a drive-in movie? |
http://www.vanburendrivein.com/
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Lotta classic cars at the drive-in. Was photo taken in the 50s or 60s?
Bob Durrell
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Phil C
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I use a 10lb co2 tank mounted to the roof rack with enough hose to reach all 4 tires. reinflates from air downs 8 to 10 times before needing
refilling.
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woody with a view
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and don't forget to rotate the air in your tires annually!
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[Edited on 1-3-2014 by woody with a view]
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55steve
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Yep, this is what I did - served me very well for many years!
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Propane tank?
I've heard of guys blowing up their tires from their propane tank (I know, use a pun, go to prison)
Anybody ever try that? They say the 'air' in the flat-fix cans is really propane, or some other flammable gas.
Neil
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basautter
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I have a VIAIR 400P portable compressor that gets power from clamp on cables to the vehicle battery. It has a very high flow rate (quick inflation
time), and has been very reliable. It cost about $200.00, but you get what you pay for. I deflate to ~22 PSI when on dirt. By the way, there are
several companies that make tire deflators. They twist onto the valve stem, and deflate to a calibrated pressure (check out trailheaddeflators.com).
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aguachico
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I gotta duty free 12 volt pump. It would take my 35inch tires from 10-40#'s in about 20 minutes. Split the cost between a friend. About 7 years ago
it was $300. still runs great today. Never has to shut down for over heating.
BTW Ken: Beautiful foto congrats.
[Edited on 1-3-2014 by aguachico]
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Barry A.
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I have a 12v clip-powered QUICK AIR II in a protective steel box that I have had since 1997-------it has never failed me, and can pump a 285x16 tire
from 18 to 45 lbs in about 3 to 4 min., but it IS pricey at over $300 even back then. I use it more for pumping up bike tires, but when I need it in
the boonies it is invaluable and worth every penny.
barry
(edited to change tire size from 265 to 285)
[Edited on 1-4-2014 by Barry A.]
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Best inflaters in order of speed:
CO2 Tank - Quickest, takes up a little more space than a 12v compressor. Must be refilled. Expensive.
York or air conditioning pump belt driven - if you have room under the hood. A lot of installation work.
$200 12v Compressor (what I have - ViAir)
$50 12v Compressor - OK for one flat tire. Slow.
$10 12v Compressor - Don't even think about it.
Old style manual pump - Woman's Work 
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Costco option?
I don't find a compressor on their website. someone mentioned seeing one at costco. was it at a store location?
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Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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You were correct about Tacomas Neal... but I have to disagree with this:
"$50 12v Compressor - OK for one flat tire. Slow."
Of course, I got my first battery clip on compressor on sale ($49.95) when bajaLou recommended it at Harbor Freight. It still works, and had many
times coming off Shell island or other places. The Tsunami 50 was actually given to me by someone who was cleaning out his garage... it was basically
brand new. I think it was sold for about $69... and Doug even had one like it for sale here on the Tienda Baja Nomad.
Okay, so now the speed issue. Before the $50 HF pump, I had a Coleman cigarette lighter plug pump (for many many years of use at about $25)... and it
would add air at a rate of 2 psi/ min. So going from 15 psi to 30 psi would take 8 min. per tire... 32 min. total... and that's a lot if it's summer
in the desert!
The $50 HF (Harbor Freight) pump adds air at a rate of 6 psi/ min. or 2.5 min. per tire (265/75-16")... 10 min. total for all four.
The Tsunami is just a bit slower at 5 psi per min. or 12 min. total. I like the smaller case size, less room in the truck, and non-melting fuses that
the HF one had... so the extra 2 min. is okay!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Phil C
I use a 10lb co2 tank mounted to the roof rack with enough hose to reach all 4 tires. reinflates from air downs 8 to 10 times before needing
refilling. |
That's what I use. It was fairly cheap; not the Powertank version. We bought the various parts and made our own regulators (a friend and I). Couldn't
be happier with it...
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bkbend
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The $50 HF (Harbor Freight) pump adds air at a rate of 6 psi/ min. or 2.5 min. per tire (265/75-16")... 10 min. total for all four.
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Yes, but... with a real truck (not a toy) using load range E tires it takes quite a bit longer to get 55psi. Those pumps struggle and get hotter
when you get over about 40psi. I can't pump all four tires to my preferred pressure, but can get enough in them to limp to a nearby llantera.
Studying this thread for a new/better option.
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larryC
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I use a scuba tank and oxygen welding regulator. Very fast to reinflate the tires and I own 3 hi pressure scuba compressors so cheap and easy to
refill the tank. Takes up a lot of room compared to a 12v pump. I have a 12v pump but it gets really hot but has never shut down.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
I don't find a compressor on their website. someone mentioned seeing one at costco. was it at a store location? |
Yes it was in both Tucson stores.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bkbend
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The $50 HF (Harbor Freight) pump adds air at a rate of 6 psi/ min. or 2.5 min. per tire (265/75-16")... 10 min. total for all four.
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Yes, but... with a real truck (not a toy) using load range E tires it takes quite a bit longer to get 55psi. Those pumps struggle and get hotter
when you get over about 40psi. I can't pump all four tires to my preferred pressure, but can get enough in them to limp to a nearby llantera.
Studying this thread for a new/better option. |
I have a Tsunami and it takes 20-30 minutes to get one tire
from 18 to 40psi on my F350, and it will overheat if not turned off and allowed to cool a few times. They are really only good for emergencies and
doorstops.
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