Can anyone recommend a portable compressor capable of inflating their Rv tires?
Steve V. replied:
I have this one. It's really good. https://www.amazon.com/Viair-40047-Automatic-Portable-Compressor/dp/B004B68XGC/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1491227279&sr=1-2&keywords=viair+air+compressor
CL T. replied:
Here's the one we got. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B68XGC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mike G. replied:
Here's my writeup about the Viair: http://slowlanerv.blogspot.com/2015/09/viair-rv-air-compressor.html
Geoffrey S. replied:
Harbor Freight has a small one that fits in my cargo area.
Barry T. replied:
ViAir - best quality for the price. Not cheap, but so much better than the usual crappy plastic Slime type pumps. Highly recommended.
Walter B. replied:
Tool Shop 110 volt 2.5 gallon air compressor with air regulator and gauge. Fits very well in the service compartment on our Class A MH.
Bill K. replied:
Both choices above are good products. One differentiating factor, aside from the price, is power source. The Viair works on a 12-volt battery system. The Porter Cable recommendation requires 120-volt power. If you need air while on the road or boondocking with no source of 120-volt power, the Viair would be your only option of the two.
Patrick N. replied:
Our coach provides access to the coach's air compressor. Initially I thought that it wasn't capable of filling coach tires (100+ PSI) because it seemingly took forever to put air into a tire. However, I discovered that the issue was in fact the cheap inflator that I was using. I replaced it with one of this unit - which now moves the tire pressure 3-4 PSI per minute. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FQ5JQVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jack H. replied:
I have a Sears craftsman 1.5 gal compressor. Highly recommended. http://m.sears.com/porter-cable-150-psi-1.5-gallon-oil-free/p-00946320000P
I have to buy new tires for my 42 foot duel axel 5'th wheel. Any recommendations?
Mike K. replied:
Do not use E rated tires. Your trailer is too heavy for them. You need to go to a G rated tire. The Goodyear G614 or the Sailun G637 are great choices.
Just bought these. They will price match. Out the door mounted, balanced and road hazard for $1000. http://www.discounttire.com/en/buy-tires/hartland-st-radial-all-steel/p/25552
Question(s) for the group...
I'm zeroing in on a class A purchase and here is the criteria I have so far for my search
2002-2007 Newmar/Tiffin/Winnebago (any other...
Dave C. replied:
Add Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Country Coach, Foretravel, American Eagle. Look for maintenance records and condition, condition, condition. Don't expect to find something perfect, find something that is really good and hence worth fixing when you find out what needs fixing. I strongly prefer buying from a private party who is in an owner's club. Find the owner's forums for the brands you are interested in. A lot of them are at irv2.com
Sherry N. replied:
rvt.com
Bryan C. replied:
I would suggest getting an independent 3 rd party inspection before finalizing the deal. You can find an inspector at https://nrvia.org/locate
We were traveling down RTE. 27 south near Weston in Florida and had an inside rear tire blow out on our MH. We limped to Road Runner Tire Service 4690 US HWY 27 ...
Rick L. replied:
We had a similar situation. We had a blowout on our 5 er that took the hydraulic hose out with it. We couldn't do slideouts or unhitch. Went to S&S RV in Gettysburg, PA. They stopped everything to get us back on the road. S & S RV Service Center 40 Knight Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-0149https://g.co/kgs/1XaANC
We have a 40' fifth wheel. Where is the best place to get new tires and what should I look for in a good set of RV tires? Thanks!
Debora D. replied:
Discount Tires guarantees the tires, with check them before you take a long trip - including taking off rim and check inside, and will check the pressure. All free. We buy Michelin.
Daniel H. replied:
I ordered 6 Sailun 637's (G rated 14 ply) from simpletire.com and had discount tire mount them for me.
Bob S. replied:
We had really good luck with these guys. https://www.facebook.com/TrailerTiresAndWheels/
Alright so this might sound a little crazy, but i need to push my travel trailer over about 10 feet to have it exactly where I want it in my garage. I dont have any room...
Sherry C. replied:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANwfwTs0 g_k
James H. replied:
Go to Harbor Freight and get the wheel dollies, jack it up and put the dollies under the wheels and you can hand push it any direction you want and the dollies are not expensive.
Bob S. replied:
I use the Harbor Freight type to move my ‘57 Chevy sideways. The downsize is you need a floor jack to get it on and off the dollies. I think these would be better.... https://youtu.be/ikPgGs6 qq_c
Anyone know the best place to get 5th. Wheel tires in yuma az
Daniel H. replied:
If you are in a location long enough, you could order from simpletire.com and then just have a shop put them on like discount tire. They may even be good to get tires themselves depending on what brand you want? I'm running the Sailun S637's on my triple axle toy hauler and have been very happy with them.
Let's talk tires...not the one I'm carrying but the six on my Fleetwood. Where is a good place to get inexpensive tries? I won't be driving much each year. Not sure of...
David E. replied:
Driving much or not, the tires are one of the most important safety features on your coach. Buy good quality. I have Toyo from Les Schwab on my class a
Paula S. replied:
Discount Tire has been our go-to-place because the warranty is fantastic. (Even when my parents blew 2 in Alaska!) If you are close to Denton, there is a super cheap tire place but no warranty. Not worth the risk.
Reina A. replied:
I just had them all replaced for 1300. Inc labor and tax. Tires Inc Chehalis WA
Where is a good place to go to have tires put on rims? Tried to do myself but just not happening, tire is NOT willing to work with me!
Dawn B. replied:
The Tire Store... on Apache Trail between Signal Butte and Maridian. Ask for Fred, Chaz sent you. He is good to the racers.
Dale S. replied:
The trick, is to keep the bead of the tire down below the rims' edge and in to the skinniest part of the Rim. All wheels have two rims. That's where the bead of the tire sits. (except slpit wheels of course) But if you look at a typical wheel, you'll see that the smallest/skinniest part of the wheel is usually offset. Either to the rear or usually to the front side. Just keep the bead of the tire side in that skinny part, while taking little bites with your tire irons, pry bar. Don't try n take big bites. It takes a time or two to get the knack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro14HjAR6 vA