Additional 12 Volt Access

[sky_blue]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Still surfing the net on a compressor/inflator/tankless compressor and i came up on this thing:

Wagan Power Dome™ EX Multi-Purpose Emergency Cordless Inflator Power System.http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1469839412

I have requested more info on the inflator part but it looks like it would be a great "Swiss Army Knife" type backup machine. Anyone ever have one of these? It even has an emergeny radio and charging port for USB.

Doc

Doc, I carry one of these (another brand). It serves three purposes

1. Ability to pump tires
2. Ability to jump start
3. Ability to supply 12V plug in the bedroom. I run my SeriousXM radio off it at night.

[DocMike]

Great to hear. Does it take long to inflate to 80+PSI?


Doc

[sky_blue]

Luckily I have never had to test it

[DocMike]

Okay,


It appears that this question is more difficult to answer than I thought. Below is what I got from the company that makes the Power Dome unit:
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Hello Michael,
Thank you for contacting our Customer Service team for assistance with your device or questions.
In response to your email about the Power Dome EX (#2454) air compressor ability, please see below.
The Power Dome EX air compressor works best with standard size vehicle tires (32 -40psi), but you can inflate the tire to 40psi, then shut item off to cool down (10mins) then re-activate the device to complete the (80-90 psi). There is also another device (item#2020) Quick Flow Compact Air compressor, which may work best if you only need the air compressor rather than all the other functions on the power dome ex.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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Doc

[machlin]

Docmike,

We picked up a 110v compressor. The problem is that I bought a one gallon compressor. Even though it fits into one of the storage compartments a one gallon compressor is too small of a capacity.

It has 100lbs pressure but it is difficult to air tires up to 75lbs. I have considered getting a 2 gallon tank with +125lb capability.

Anyone have any thoughts? Am I missing something?

machlin

[DocMike]

Machlin,

Yeah, the various compressors say they have a maximum PSI of 100 or 125 but, reading the reviews by owners, very few can make it to 85PSI...or it takes forever, with a 10 minute "cool down" needed half way. I'm still looking.

Doc

[mustang94]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

This one may be more appropriately sized for RV use (indeed the "most helpful review" is from someone using it in their RV).

This is the same one we have and use it to check tires when needed. Never had to add more than about 10 PSI to any one tire at 90 PSI per tire, have it for 6 months now and love it.

[mustang94]

Originally Posted by gbrown

Doc, I carry one of these (another brand). It serves three purposes

1. Ability to pump tires
2. Ability to jump start
3. Ability to supply 12V plug in the bedroom. I run my SeriousXM radio off it at night.

My opinion is this one is good for airing up a bike tire to about 30 PSI not a MH tire 70 to 90 PSI. as for jump starts, I have seen a few people with them and they carry this every where they go, but when it comes time to use it, its weak and no longer have a full charge to do any good except to start start a riding lawn more with.

[DocMike]

Don,

Thanks for the imput from an actual RV user. I will look into the Sears one later today.

What would be a great addition for the compressor is an air gun/wrench for getting the lug nuts off/on as I do carry my own mounted spare tire...just incase flat tire out in the middle of nowhere NC.

Doc

[scrubjaysnest]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Don,

........................snip................. I do carry my own mounted spare tire...just incase flat tire out in the middle of nowhere NC.

Doc

Doc,
Where and how have you got the spare mounted. We are planning a trip to Alaska next year for the "nest"

In 2010 we wore out 3 sets of trailer tires, bent axle, had a blow out in NM and a slow leaker in the Yukon.

[DocMike]

Scrub,

I went with a Curt spare tire mount using the trailer hitch (see picture). I got a clamp that tightened down on the hitch to keep it from rattling around.

If you are towing a vehicle you can get a "double-decker" trailer hitch and use the top one for the spare-tire mount.

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1470236359

Doc

[KNMIB]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Don,

Thanks for the imput from an actual RV user. I will look into the Sears one later today.

What would be a great addition for the compressor is an air gun/wrench for getting the lug nuts off/on as I do carry my own mounted spare tire...just incase flat tire out in the middle of nowhere NC.

Doc

What do you use to jack up your RV if you do have a flat in Nowhere USA

[DocMike]

KNMIB,

I have a bottle jack.

Doc

[Kev]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Don,

Thanks for the imput from an actual RV user. I will look into the Sears one later today.

What would be a great addition for the compressor is an air gun/wrench for getting the lug nuts off/on as I do carry my own mounted spare tire...just incase flat tire out in the middle of nowhere NC.

Doc

Viair 400P-RV is designed for RV use and is in a small footprint. 150 psi max working pressure, has tire inflator gun with gauge and built in pressure switch. Also has long enough hose to reach around RV. Kind of pricey but gets high reviews. I am putting it on my Xmas list.
Kev

[scrubjaysnest]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Scrub,

I went with a Curt spare tire mount using the trailer hitch (see picture). I got a clamp that tightened down on the hitch to keep it from rattling around.

If you are towing a vehicle you can get a "double-decker" trailer hitch and use the top one for the spare-tire mount.

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1470236359

Doc

Thanks Doc, I had hoped to avoid the double decker. We plan on towing DW's Grand Cherokee which is lighter then my RAM.

[DocMike]

Scrub,

Do you have a hitch on your Grand Cherokee? If so, just move the Curt Spare Tire Mount to the Cherokee when you tow and store the extra tire for your Axis there (I plan to do that when we go to towing our Kia Soul).

Doc

[JamieGeek]

The Grand Cherokee is probably big enough that they could throw the spare in the back.

I know you aren't supposed to use the toad as "more storage" but we frequently do that (including the dolly's spare tire).

[schreinertms]

Heard good things about Viair 12V compressors for motorhome use but somewhat pricey. I bought the best 12V compressor Harbor Freight had available and so far, so good. The compressor uses small jumper cable type clamps onto a 12V battery. Hooking up to the coach batteries reaches the rear driver side duallys and the chassis battery hookup reaches the passenger side duallys.

[scrubjaysnest]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Scrub,

Do you have a hitch on your Grand Cherokee? If so, just move the Curt Spare Tire Mount to the Cherokee when you tow and store the extra tire for your Axis there (I plan to do that when we go to towing our Kia Soul).

Doc

The Grand Cherokee hitch will be used for the bike rack. Don't know what will be inside the Cherokee yet. Canoe on the roof if we take it.
May look into off setting a 2" square receiver but need to allow clearance for turns with the GC hooked up.

[oldbird]

Another vote for Viair!