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Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #25 –
"I've never had any luck with getting an air-tight seal on the valve with a clamp-on,"

Ditto Joan, even back when I was a kid trying to pump up the tires on my bike. Seems it was ever so easy to let the air 'out'!   >:(
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
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Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #26 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
I had not seen the Ryobi 18=volt compressor before, what a nice portable device, perfect for a pneumatic nailer or other small air tools. I have a large compressor in the garage and a smaller, 120-volt nailer compressor that was used for side jobs. 
Today, when a small job needs doing and it's too far away to run an air hose, I grab the CO2 tank. The Ryobi would be good replacement.
If our LD had the room, a would carry a Ryobi compressor to go along with the Ryobi 1/2"drill, 3/8" impact driver, 1/2" impact (in the Jeep) and the dustbuster already carried . The Ryobi leaf blower goes with us much of the time too, it's good for blowing the dust and dust off a concrete or blacktop parking slabs was well as blowing out a dusty Jeep interior, it always goes to Morro Bay where the sites are often covered in blown sand.

Ryobi also sells two other small compressors that uses the ONE+ 18-volt battery, anyone one here use them?
18V ONE+â„¢ HIGH PRESSURE INFLATOR WITH DIGITAL GAUGE | RYOBI Tools
Amazon.com: Ryobi P731 One+ 18v Dual Function Power Inflator/Deflator...

Since I rarely add air while traveling, a small compressor is appealing and we already carry several ONE+ batteries,

Larry
 


Yes, the small compressor (now with a digital readout that just came out so don't buy the analog display version) and it works great for my LD tires. I also keep my Ryobi 18v impact wrench and drill in my "tool section." Ryobi has a massive amount of awesome tools that work with the 18v system and they are priced very well compared to most cordless systems. Heck, I have the 40v Ryobi lawnmower too (no gas or oil changes) and I can cut my 5000 sq ft yard on a single battery. Big fan of their tools and warranty (3 years on tools!)

I have the trigger version but plan to get this one since I believe it to be a bit more robust (I did have the analog display version die on me a couple months ago but was able to get a replacement under warranty)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Dual-Function-Inflator-Deflator-with-1-1-3-Ah-Battery-and-1-18-Volt-Charger-P731KN/305986947?MERCH=REC-_-PLP_Browse-_-309086466;-_-305986947-_-N
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Joe B.
2008 26ft  grey/white Rear Bath
Family of 5 hitting the open road as much as we can.
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #27 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
Larry, I've never had any luck with getting an air-tight seal on the valve with a clamp-on, so, please be the lab rat to test the little Ryobi 'high pressure' inflator and let me know how well its clamp-on valve attachment works!  Thanks heaps!  ;)


Gotta push down a bit hard and push the lever down and it should lock on. Takes a bit of practice but will become second nature
Joe B.
2008 26ft  grey/white Rear Bath
Family of 5 hitting the open road as much as we can.
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #28 –
I checked out the Ryobi One-Plus power inflator at Home Depot. The product on the shelf was different in two features from the product pictured at this HD link:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Power-Inflator-Tool-Only-P737/206159256

The inflator that was in the box had a smooth rubber hose and the chuck was covered with thin aluminum and a thumb snap that was attached poorly; the quality was disappointing, and unlike what I have experienced with other Ryobi tools.

The photo in the HD link shows a mesh-wrapped hose and what appears to be a molded plastic chuck; the product on the shelf was probably an older version of the inflator. However, the air hose on the apparently newer model is still molded into the inflator; if it comes off, the tool becomes a door stop as there's no way to replace the hose.

YMMV, as always.

2003 TK has a new home
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #29 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
"I've never had any luck with getting an air-tight seal on the valve with a clamp-on,"

Some air chuck clamps work OK, bicycle pumps for example.
For the LD, I use a straight air chuck, recommended years ago by Bumper.
It is the easiest to use on the LD's extended stems.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P70R1U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I took a look at the small Ryobi compressor Joan mentioned, it is a cheap piece of junk, I wouldn't expect it to still work a few years from now when it's really needed.

Larry
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Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #30 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
Ryobi also sells two other small compressors that uses the ONE+ 18-volt battery, anyone one here use them?
18V ONE+â„¢ HIGH PRESSURE INFLATOR WITH DIGITAL GAUGE | RYOBI Tools
Amazon.com: Ryobi P731 One+ 18v Dual Function Power Inflator/Deflator...

Since I rarely add air while traveling, a small compressor is appealing and we already carry several ONE+ batteries,

Larry

I've successfully used this one on two of my long-distance adventures so far:  Ryobi P731 One+ 18v Dual Function Power Inflator/Deflator Cordless Air Compressor.  I'm really impressed with it (and carry a number of other Ryobi tools and batteries, just in case ;-)

I like it because I can set the tire pressure first, attach the connector, and let it run till the tire is full.  I can do something else in parallel if needed.  Up in Newfoundland I had to let the air out of my passenger side dualies to remove a rock caught between them.  I wasn't sure if the little compressor would work - but 5 or so minutes later, both tires were full.   Batteries last a long time, and I always keep one charging in the rig.  The unit is small and light weight.  No long cord to haul around the rig. And when I periodically check my tire pressure, this unit tells me if they are at or above the desired pressure.   Very easy for tire inflation.

The only downside is that without a tank, I can't use this unit to winterize my plumbing.  So I may check out the 1 gal tank unit in the future.
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Steven & Carol Crisp -- 2000 26.5' Blue Mid-Bath named Thistle Dew Too
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Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #31 –
Quote from: Steve and Carol Crisp  - 
I've successfully used this one on two of my long-distance adventures so far:  Ryobi P731 One+ 18v Dual Function Power Inflator/Deflator Cordless Air Compressor.  I'm really impressed with it (and carry a number of other Ryobi tools and batteries, just in case ;-)

I like it because I can set the tire pressure first, attach the connector, and let it run till the tire is full.  I can do something else in parallel if needed.  Up in Newfoundland I had to let the air out of my passenger side dualies to remove a rock caught between them.  I wasn't sure if the little compressor would work - but 5 or so minutes later, both tires were full.   Batteries last a long time, and I always keep one charging in the rig.  The unit is small and light weight.  No long cord to haul around the rig. And when I periodically check my tire pressure, this unit tells me if they are at or above the desired pressure.   Very easy for tire inflation.

The only downside is that without a tank, I can't use this unit to winterize my plumbing.  So I may check out the 1 gal tank unit in the future.

The 1 gal 18v compressor is on my Christmas list. Seems it would work perfectly for winterizing. Has way more than enough pressure to blow through the lines. Seems to have good reviews
https://www.homedepot.com/p/305269932
Joe B.
2008 26ft  grey/white Rear Bath
Family of 5 hitting the open road as much as we can.
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #32 –
I bought one of the Ryobi 1 gallon compressors a couple of weeks ago and it works very nicely.  I put a short 6ft cord from Harbor Freight and it coils nicely around the handle.   Home Depot has a great sale right now of the compressor and an included nailgun.
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #33 –
Speaking of small compressors and inflators, I discovered one that I didn't know about. DeWalt DCC0201B is part of the 20 volt DeWalt battery system. There is a YouTube video comparing it to the Ryobi (referenced earlier in this thread) and a Milwaukee  inflator. It compares quite well and plenty of good reviews on Amazon.

Currently on sale for $89 as a bare tool which means it does NOT include a battery. Amazon has it as does HomeDepot in some stores. I have a Dewalt impact driver with 2 batteries so this will probably be added to the tool inventory. This unit will run on battery power, comes with a 12 volt power cord; it will run on 120volt ac if you buy a separate power cord. I also noticed it has a straight threaded chuck to attach to tire stems too.

This items looks like a no brainer to me. Superior to the Ryobi and is less expensive too. I have no vested in DeWalt. But I do love their tools.

Steve K. (Still shopping the holiday tool deals!)
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath
Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #34 –
Quote from: Steve K.  - 
This items looks like a no brainer to me. Superior to the Ryobi and is less expensive too. I have no vested in DeWalt. But I do love their tools.

Yes, the DeWalt inflator does look like a good unit -- the multiple power sources is a great feature. 

But to be fair, the price comparison with Ryobi would not be to their 1 gal compressor, but to their P731 Inflator. I think that is more like $60.  Because this DeWalt unit does not have a compressed air tank, so it cannot be used for winterizing the RV. That's the reason I'm considering upgrading to that unit - we'll see.

And I am also not promoting Ryobi, but like any ecosystem, once you have other tools, batteries, and chargers, that might be the over-riding rationale for your choice.
Steven & Carol Crisp -- 2000 26.5' Blue Mid-Bath named Thistle Dew Too
Our RV Motto:  "No place to be ... and all day to get there"
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Re: Portable air compressors and dually tires
Reply #35 –
Hi Steve C.

When I looked at the Ryobi P731, I thought I saw it for $96 on Amazon. That is why the $89 DeWalt seems less expensive to me. And no way I am carrying a tank type compressor in our LD. I carry too much stuff already :)

As you have said, the batteries you already have would probably dictate which to purchase. I invested in a DeWalt XR Impact Driver a couple years ago after watching a roadside assist (BIG thanks to Coach Net) use the DeWalt XR impact driver to remove  lug nuts on our LD. DeWalt has many battery options too.

Thanks for posting your experience with the Ryobi. If not for that I would probably never looked at these tools.

Steve K
Steve K

2003 Mid-bath