Which Tyre inflator?

Branksomeduo
Branksomeduo Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited June 2020 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi Everyone

I am looking for a tyre inflator for my caravan. Have a Halfords one for the car which charges from cigarette lighter but the lead won’t reach from car to van unless it is alongside and not sure it is powerful enough for caravan tyres. Need something easy to use. Do digital cordless ones work on caravan tyres? 

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,303 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2020 #2

    This one works well with our MH tyres ( similar pressure to caravan). Wouldn't be any good for inflating from flat but has sufficient charge to easily top up all four and still have plenty left over.

    Unfortunately no longer available from the Amazon supplier I obtained it from but can recommend if you can obtain elsewhere.

  • MikeyA
    MikeyA Forum Participant Posts: 1,072
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    edited June 2020 #3

    I assume that that the vast majority of the time you will only be adding a couple of PSI - even in the event of a puncture you will be using a spare. 

    I always use a cycle track pump, it is quick, easy, quiet and  you have no problems with leads! 

    I also use this pump to raise the car tyres to "towing pressure"

  • ocsid
    ocsid Forum Participant Posts: 1,395
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    edited June 2020 #4

    I am another user of a cycle track pump, it is well suited for the high pressure often encountered in caravan & motor home tyres.

    Mine is an early version of the Joe Blow Sport, unfortunately I presently can't find a link to a well discounted offer, thought they are quite frequently sold sub £30.

    Joe Blow III

  • no one
    no one Forum Participant Posts: 216
    edited June 2020 #5

    michelin tyre inflator

    I have one of these (just noticed the price has gone down) inflates very quickly and quietly from low to the 65psi needed in my MH tyres. distance wise, it reaches about 5m, but a 12v extension lead would do the job. or a cig lighter socket with battery clips (which I keep in the supplied bag as well) to connect to your caravan.

    there is a 240v version as well

  • Branksomeduo
    Branksomeduo Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited June 2020 #6

    Thankyou all for suggestions. I like the idea of a cycle track pump as presumably just needs a bit of physical activity rather than electricity, but will investigate all advice. Am a bit of a novice and put off by anything too technical.

     

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