High pressure tyre inflators
Hi everyone I have a tyre inflator which fits my 12v socket in the car and caravan. This piece of kit is excellent for the car tyres which are 33psi but when trying to inflat the caravan it will not perform. The Caravan wants 63psi I've tried to buy an
inflator which will handel this high psi but so far have found nothing. Does anyone use or know of an inflator which is robust enough to do the job?
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I agree with Dorman. I use a Ring inflator (can't remember which model). It was bought to use with motorhome tyres which needed 60 psi+. No problems. It clips to the battery so can draw more power than those which use the lighter socket. They cost a
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I've used a Ring rac900 for many years on the campervan (58 psi) robust piece of kit apart from the tyre valve connector. But I bought a Lidl Ultimate Speed compressor in one of their offers to keep in the car, tried it on the van it pumped them up to 65
psi OK, although the cigar plug got a bit warm with extended use and it doesn't feel as robust.0 -
Only just seen your post, Ring RAC 635, £25 on Amazon it is quoted at doing up to 80 PSI and I have used it at 60 Psi ok.
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My motorhome rear tyres are set at 80psi. Previous caravans often at 65psi. Personally found most 12v pumps pretty useless. I now just use a cheap foot pump. If I went for another electric pump I would opt for a 230v mains one.
David
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
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Thank you all for the info, although not our discussion it has helped us too. Our 12 volt inflators just about does 1 caravan tyre at 65psi and then cuts out and needs a long rest! Very nearly bought another, choice between michelin and Halfords, both with
recommends for caravans/motor homes/4x4s but when looked at closely only to a max of50psi. Again thank you0 -
I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
Write your comments here...Thanks for the reply. The ring 900 was on my shortlist. Mainly because it is connected directly to the battery and the car chassis and not being fed from the 12v socket.
K
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I have had or should i say have three 12v tyre inflators one an all dancing model which i hate the basic one from maplins ok . What i found is they operate a lot better with the engine running giving it a lot more power. The all dancing rac one would cut
out way before it reached the preset presure this was because they was not enough voltage without engine running0 -
I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
Sorry K, with the site being down again only just seen your question.
Like ocsid says, I wouldn't like to try and inflate from flat, though I think it would be possible.
I usually just check the pressure and top up if needed, our tyres are only 65psi.
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I also have the Ring RAC pump and it manages the 65psi required on our caravan. Make sure you get the right model - they do a few/
Only slight downside is that the cable is a few inches short when plugged into the 12v socket in the caravan to reach the off-side tyre. If I'm lucky and the valve falls at the top of the tyre when parking the caravan, it reaches, but not if it's at the
bottom.I then have to resort to connecting the plug via a bit of wire to the caravan battery.
I've tried various 12v extension leads and now have a very robust one but it still won't work, due to voltage drop. I might try cutting it in half and re-connecting the plug?
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I have a T-Max heavy duty it is the business as they say Downside is you have to connect direct to the car/caravan battery because of current draw the link is to the lower powered version but they also do a 45A one!!
It may seem like overkill but i bought mine when i was working in the breakdown trade and it is Good
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I bit the bullet and bought a small Michelin Compressor from Costco (about £120). Of course it has to stay in my garage but is invaluable because forecourt compressors and useless for higher pressures and 12v compressors are mainly not powerful enough with
the exception of some that clip directly onto your battery. However clipping onto the vehicle (or leisure) battery in my van is not straightforward involving lifing carpets etc.0 -
Another vote for the track pump, far quicker than the electric pump when you only require a few psi- and so quiet.
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
Write your comments here...Thanks for the advice Ocid - This morning I have ordered the Ring Rac 900 from Costco -- Looks a nice peice of kit and I like it not having to use the 12v car socket. - A simple connection to the +ve of the battery and the car chassis seems a sensible connection method..
K
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
Write your comments here...Thanks for the advice Ocid - This morning I have ordered the Ring Rac 900 from Costco -- Looks a nice peice of kit and I like it not having to use the 12v car socket. - A simple connection to the +ve of the battery and the car
chassis seems a sensible connection method..K
You might find the pressure relief valve blows off too early.
Mine did, just use a 10mm ring spanner to adjust it.
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I use a bicycle track pump, quicker than a foot pump.
Write your comments here...Will that inflate a caravan tyre to 68psi -and is it reasonably quick - Was just about to buy an Electric pump but after reading your post I might use my Specialized Track pump depending on your answer.
K
If it's a bit down say 64 plus and you want to lift it back to the 68 psi then it is viable enough.
However, if you want to lift from a much lower value then the amount of energy is going to be IMO far too much.
I for years used mine as it was always in the car for the bikes but health issues drove me to a RING RAC 900, a proper bit of kit.
Write your comments here...Thanks for the advice Ocid - This morning I have ordered the Ring Rac 900 from Costco -- Looks a nice peice of kit and I like it not having to use the 12v car socket. - A simple connection to the +ve of the battery and the car chassis seems a sensible connection method..
K
You might find the pressure relief valve blows off too early.
Mine did, just use a 10mm ring spanner to adjust it.
Write your comments here...I'll bear that in mind Dorman.----Thanks for that.
K
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