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07-30-2014, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trails West Campster 1970
Posts: 3,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byron Kinnaman
For those not in the Pacific Northwest Les Schwab is a local tire store chain. In Las Vegas I pulled into a Terrible's tire store, just had to get close enough for the hose to reach. I didn't even get out of the tow.
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Now that I've moved- they are also in California, even Fresno.
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07-30-2014, 05:18 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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At home I have a 60 gal compressor, or the option of a smaller work compressor if out on the road. But, I too carry a small 12V compressor which has come in handy a couple times. These small compressors are fine for topping up, but to completely fill a tire will take a looooong time up to 50psi, and doing so once I burned one out.
I don't carry any tire repair stuff. Instead, I opt to carry a spare tire. Much easier to just swap out if needed than to go to the bother to repair and refill. But,like mentioned in another thread, I have yet to have a flat in over 5 years on the tires. I plan to look into new ones next year, and am hoping they hold out for me.
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07-30-2014, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Our little compressor is rated for 8 hours of continuous operation. We find filling a tire no issue. We run our trailer tires at 50 lbs and our tow vehicle tires near 40. We have had our compressor for 14 years in our various RVs. If I needed one I'd buy one just like it. I recall it was under $50 but it was a long time ago.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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07-30-2014, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
Florida
Posts: 1,691
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Have a compressor in the garage. I always check the tow vehicle AND trailer tires, including spares, before leaving. I find the compressor useful for many other tasks . Additionally, I carry a. 12v unit in the tow vehicle.
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07-30-2014, 08:10 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
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The 12V compressor that blew on me was not a real cheapo price wise, but sure was in the way it was built. I took it apart to see if I could repair it. All the pieces, except a few screws and pins for moving parts, was all plastic. A little tiny motor turning a single camshaft, pumping a wee piston, pushing air through a cheap one way valve.
I would gladly pay twice the money if I knew I was getting one made with quality parts.
I was not worth my time to fix. The new one seems a bit better, hope it holds up.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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07-30-2014, 09:04 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Bob
Trailer: Casita 16SD
Florida
Posts: 19
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If your tire separates from the rim you can use a ratchet strap around the outside of the tire to squeeze it back into place. Make sure to release the strap as soon as tire starts taking air or you will have a hard time getting it loose.
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08-03-2014, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
Posts: 1,610
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Whatever you do, never combine the starting fluid and the ratchet strap trick.
Personally, I carry two spares and don't worry about it. I don't believe in the greasy rope push in plugs. The only tire repair I accept is a rubber plug/patch combo from the inside.
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08-03-2014, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Jared,
Our approach is to start with good tires. As a result our only failures have been only nails or screws, no blowouts.
Over our 14 years on the road we've plugged at least 6 tires. Every plug worked until the tires end of life. Is their a better approach? Maybe. Though nothing is handier when you're absolutely no where.
I have heard negative comments about them but have never seen them not work.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-03-2014, 06:12 AM
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
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As a truck mechanic we were forbidden to use the push in plugs. The theory being that they would allow moisture to get to the steel cords and rust them resulting in the casing being weakened and unusable for recapping. After we removed whatever punctured a tire we drilled out the hole with a special bit, glued in a rubber plug, trimmed off the excess inside and applied a patch and then coated that patch with a sealer.
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08-03-2014, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Lisa
Trailer: Former Escape 19 owner
Virginia
Posts: 218
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I called my local RV dealership. They were basically useless. They wouldn't fill my tires on a Saturday because they did not have a technician on duty.
But they recommended a close by truck and trailer supply. The guys there were happy to fill the tires for me. No cost!
Before my next trip I'll look into getting a compressor.
Thanks again for all the terrific tips.
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08-03-2014, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,021
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I have read good reviews about the ViAir brand of compressors, and I'm thinking of buying one. They have some (70P, 85P) for about $50 that plug into the cigarette lighter type socket, and some much faster ones (like the 300P, about $150) that clip to the battery. I have two el-cheapo compressors now, and neither one is worth much because they take forever to get anything done.
For about $225, I could get (off ebay) a ViAir on-board compressor bundled with a 2 gallon tank and an air horn. Add a little bit of labor to install that, and it would be both useful and fun. Great for airing up tires after off-roading, and even better when someone cuts me off in traffic.
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08-03-2014, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,137
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One thing not mentioned is that some of the booster/battery packs that come with a compressor also have 12V and USB outlets. They are good for charging things while boondocking.
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08-03-2014, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Mike, I'm no compressor expert. We've had this one for 14 years and used it every year and always carry it with us. It's not cheap but small and has been reliable.
Interdynamics HD300 - 12 Volt Truck Air Heavy Duty Portable Compressor - 300 Psi
I'm not sure this is the least expensive source.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
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08-03-2014, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Denny
Trailer: Lil Snoozy
Michigan
Posts: 552
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The little 12v compressors take a long time to fill a car tire but for a bike, they're great.
Denny Wolfe
Wanderingourway.wordpress.com
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08-03-2014, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Denny,
I've never timed the compressor I use but I've filled plenty of tires and never noticed it to be slow. Certainly it's not a garage compressor but more than adequate for road use. I've filled at least 6 tires from scratch.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-03-2014, 12:41 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Airstream Sold, Nest Fan
Ontario
Posts: 2,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoRockiesFan
I called my local RV dealership. They were basically useless.
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Yup... It seems there is no level ground when it comes to RV dealers. Like you said yours was useless while others go out of their way to accommodate, and please a customer.
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08-07-2014, 01:34 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Name: Jared
Trailer: 1984 19' scamp
Kansas
Posts: 1,610
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Question about tires
Quote:
Originally Posted by honda03842
Jared,
Our approach is to start with good tires. As a result our only failures have been only nails or screws, no blowouts.
Over our 14 years on the road we've plugged at least 6 tires. Every plug worked until the tires end of life. Is their a better approach? Maybe. Though nothing is handier when you're absolutely no where.
I have heard negative comments about them but have never seen them not work.
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I only run good tires, also. I'm not saying I wouldn't use those plugs for an emergency, but I wouldn't use it permanently, either. They can dry out and leak, or worse, allow water into the plies and rust the belting. They can also allow air in between the plies and bubble the tire. Sadly, many half-baked tire shops now use them, because they charge the same price and "fix" the tire without taking it off the car, looking for inner damage, or preventing further tire damage.
Like I said, I carry two spares, so I don't have to worry about it until I get home. Once home, it's about a 15-20 minute job to put a rubber patch/plug in to seal it. I do it myself as most tire shops don't hablo ingles, and ram plugs in after you specifically request they don't.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=77
If you want more info, talk to a local retreader. They'll tell you all about rusted belting falling apart while shaving the tire, and it wasn't even from a flat, just something that managed to penetrate to the belting.
The only thing I will put in my tires is a plug/patch one piece combo. If that doesn't work without hitting the sidewall, then my tire is scrap.
My scamp has never had an issue, but one tire is pretty much rated for the entire camper weight. My car trailer runs much closer to max weight, and likes to eat them. I get the heaviest load range e's I can on it, which helped a lot, but it still happens sometimes.
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