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11-29-2015, 03:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 25
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Portable Air Compresser for Interstate
Is there a best choice for a small portable air compressor for tire pressure maintenance on the MB Sprinter? I am looking at a "VIAIR 450P Automatic Function Portable Air Compressor" that has a 100% duty cycle. It sells for $240 on Amazon Prime.
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11-29-2015, 04:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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I had used this $40 one from Lowe's for about two years on my (now sold) Roadtrek Class B:
Shop Kobalt 12-Volt Power Source Air Inflator at Lowes.com
It is still working fine. I keep it in the truck now to use for my Airstream.
It works on 12V DC or 120VAC (I run it off the inverter when in the parking lot), fills way over the max psi I ran (80 psi rear) and has an auto shut off when the set psi is reached. I've found the built-in digital pressure gauge is pretty consistent with my digital gauge also. The duty cycle is 10m on, 10m off.
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11-29-2015, 04:28 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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I carry a 120vAC compressor that I can power from the on-board generator (using the handy right quarter-panel exterior outlets) or from a campground's service pedestal. It puts out higher pressure and so takes less time to air up a tire than most 12v compressors I've used. Which makes a big difference when you've got seven tires to air up.
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11-29-2015, 04:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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I got this one from Harbor Freight. I have not filled a tire with it, but I have topped off from 65# to 75# and it did it quickly. The combination of the electrical cord and the air hose will reach the tires on my 25 from the battery on the tongue.
12Volt 150 PSI Compact Air Compressor
Al
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11-29-2015, 04:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curmugeon
Is there a best choice for a small portable air compressor for tire pressure maintenance on the MB Sprinter? I am looking at a "VIAIR 450P Automatic Function Portable Air Compressor" that has a 100% duty cycle. It sells for $240 on Amazon Prime.
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There are probably too many factors to determine a "best". I use the ViAir and am very happy with it.
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11-29-2015, 05:07 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Yes, these are a bit pricey but are an extremely well built piece of kit as they are built for the Aussie Outback. The company also stands behind their products and will provide any parts you need to rebuild if one day that need should occur; although highly unlikely.
They can be mounted in the engine bay and have a variety of accessories to accomplish whatever you need it to do.
I have the twin cylinder 5 SCFM model running the air ride in my 310. Fairly quiet and fast. It will also run air tools.
These are NOT made in "C"
http://store.arbusa.com/Compressors-C9.aspx
Cheers
Tony
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11-29-2015, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Mine came with a Mercedes installed portable air compressor in a compartment in the passenger step well. It also has a tire sealant to fix a flat.
- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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11-30-2015, 01:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Sedona
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,084
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Agree there isn't such a thing as a best tire compressor. I have the Viair 400PA-RV and it works fine, does what it should. And it turns itself off when the nozzle is closed - don't have to go back to the motor to switch it off each time.
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11-30-2015, 11:52 AM
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Richard
2006 30' Classic S/O
Merced
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 79
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You can't beat VIAIR. Just check any off road web site and you will see VIAIR is a very popular compressor. Won't leave home without mine.
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11-30-2015, 12:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curmugeon
Is there a best choice for a small portable air compressor for tire pressure maintenance on the MB Sprinter? I am looking at a "VIAIR 450P Automatic Function Portable Air Compressor" that has a 100% duty cycle. It sells for $240 on Amazon Prime.
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I have had the same model for a couple years - has worked perfectly. I use it all the time. The hose that comes with it is plenty long enough to go from the battery box to all 4 tires on our 25' FC
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11-30-2015, 05:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' International
2010 22' Interstate
Carol Stream
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 48
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I thought most Mercedes Sprinter Airstreams came with the compressor on the passenger side.
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11-30-2015, 05:22 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Millner
I thought most Mercedes Sprinter Airstreams came with the compressor on the passenger side.
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They do. But it's tiny, and takes bloody forever to air up a tire to 61psi.
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11-30-2015, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Viair 440P
I just bought a Viair 440P compressor off Amazon and I am extremely pleased with my choice. I had an old Black and Decker compressor that lasted for years but wouldn't air up the rear tires on my truck to 72 lbs. for towing. This Viair takes care of it quickly as well as the 4 D rated trailer tires I keep inflated to 62 lbs.
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12-02-2015, 04:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 23' FB Flying Cloud
Mill Valley
, Left Coast
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 61
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Vlair RV form the win X4. I also own two cheapies and one intermediate I got from Costco. Depends on your uses. The Costco does all except run large air tools. It was about $60 the Vlair was $200+
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12-02-2015, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,072
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Viair 400c has worked well for me.
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12-02-2015, 09:37 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2013 Interstate Coach
La Center
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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I use the Viair compressors on all the vehicles I put air ride on. Currently on my 68 Suburban with air ride, I have a pair plumbed into two 5 gallon tanks which not only airs up my Accuair air ride, but I added a port on one tank to plug in an air hose for tires..
These work great and can handle a ton of abuse..
Find yourself a friend, and purchase them in a twin pack to get an even better deal.. Most shops that deal with air ride offer decent pricing on the dual packs..
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