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  • Not massively impressed with the CampBoss Boss Air deflators.
    Admittedly they're very new to me. But after the first half a dozen times using them I'm finding them to be very inconsistent.
    I was also surprised to find that they're not much faster than my old valve core removing deflater (which was one quarter of the price, and has been maintenance free and consistent for about 7 years I reckon).
    If you've got a set, love to hear your thoughts?
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Komentáře • 256

  • @Chook57
    @Chook57 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video, very informative.

  • @familyrig
    @familyrig Před rokem

    Good video mate.

  • @travelsolo2677
    @travelsolo2677 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your honest review, no BS of fluff👍🍻🍻

  • @D_humpa
    @D_humpa Před 2 lety

    Had mine over a year. No problems at all.

  • @biagiopasseri6189
    @biagiopasseri6189 Před 2 lety

    Nice work mate, as always good stuff🤙

  • @petertoohey6315
    @petertoohey6315 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks Cam, I was going to buy some and was reluctant with the price! You have now convinced me! Cheers

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      No worries mate. It’s just my experience with them. There are still plenty of people using them that rate them.

  • @4wdglampingaustralia102
    @4wdglampingaustralia102 Před 2 lety +1

    Saved me $100 thanks mate... Refreshing to see a honest review.

  • @francesclark363
    @francesclark363 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Cam, very interesting

  • @gregcampbell1225
    @gregcampbell1225 Před 2 lety +1

    Good honest review Cam👍

  • @darylgibbons2666
    @darylgibbons2666 Před 2 lety

    Mate thanks for a honest review keep up the good work

  • @Randomroja
    @Randomroja Před 2 lety

    Agree with the majority, as usual good and honest review! Thanks Cam

  • @damienbolton6761
    @damienbolton6761 Před 2 lety

    Great honest review Cam.👍 I did wonder about these deflators, and like you said there is a lot to like about them.
    No BS from Wild Touring respect and keep up the top content you provide.
    Cheers 🍻

  • @bobklincke4671
    @bobklincke4671 Před 2 lety

    Awesome review. Love the honesty.

  • @chrisreynolds1089
    @chrisreynolds1089 Před 2 lety

    Great honest review. Kudos to you mate.

  • @snoordman4831
    @snoordman4831 Před 2 lety

    "G'day guys, Cam Wild, Wild Touring"... Best start of my Saturday morning.. great video mate as always 🤙

  • @caseylevinson2156
    @caseylevinson2156 Před 2 lety

    Great review mate cheers

  • @Dorko85
    @Dorko85 Před 2 lety

    I have two pairs of Stauns one at 15 the other at 25 PSI and found once I had the pressures right, I super glued it. 10 years and never had a drama!

  • @dougneville9097
    @dougneville9097 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Cam for an honest review,i allready have a deflator so it's nice know if
    i ever have to replace it...Thanks

  • @AdventuringPals
    @AdventuringPals Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the honest review mate. I was keen as on these but not going to bother now.

  • @dustiny
    @dustiny Před 2 lety +18

    Great Review.
    There is so many gimmicks out there on the market.
    I'd rather take the extra time to know what my tyres pressures are rather than relying on an inaccurate device.
    An extra minute getting pressures correct may save you hours of digging when you hit the sand at 40psi.
    Thanks for the review Cam.

  • @huntbbq8795
    @huntbbq8795 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the review mate. Might stick with my ARB deflator.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      No worries mate 👍🏼 I reckon I’ll be sticking with my cheapy deflator!

  • @andrewrumball327
    @andrewrumball327 Před 2 lety

    Gday Cam, I purchased a set a few months ago and had same problem with them sticking before deflation complete. Went on the A4A site and when you click on the deflators in the shop section the is a trouble shoot guide highlight to click on. Quick clean to remove any gunck from the factory and they now work perfectly. Funny thing though old habits die hard and i still check pressures every now and then with my gauge after deflating. Cheers, and keep up the good work your site content is excellent.

  • @mathewcampbell8479
    @mathewcampbell8479 Před rokem +1

    I don't use the valve-core removal deflators anymore as we've had a couple of slow leaks over the years after the core was damaged somehow. On the other hand, I've also had Stauns that were not reliable and have been using the J T Brooks deflators without issue. The JT Brooks ones are a settable version like the cheap knock-offs in this video. JT Brooks were the inventors of these devices back in the 1980's. I don't know for certain, but I would think that Staun came out with theirs when the Brooks patent ran out.

  • @chrisspies8123
    @chrisspies8123 Před 2 lety

    Great review Cam. Thanksheaps. again an honest and real worrld review. With no vested interest guilding your response. Why i watch your channel and take your reviews seriously.
    I was thinking about the campboss deflaters. I think ill save my coin for something more important.

  • @oldluxy
    @oldluxy Před 2 lety +1

    Super grateful for this vid saved me $120

  • @baumie4618
    @baumie4618 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the heads up mate!.....I was thinking of getting a set.

  • @grayditri7860
    @grayditri7860 Před 2 lety

    Yeh I’ve had stauns for bloody ages they just work

  • @DarranFuller
    @DarranFuller Před 2 lety

    Good honest review mate. Have found exactly the same with them . I do like be able to do other things while deflating so I now just use the ARB pressure control with a homemade indeflate.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Are you happy with the ARB pressure control system? I looked at it when I bought the compressor but wasn’t sure if it’s a bit of a gimmick. I’m not a huge fan of everything requiring an app on your phone to work.

    • @DarranFuller
      @DarranFuller Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildTouring Trust me mate I get your concern with apps I have a few things on my car that require apps. Somethings are just horrible to connect and painful (gme XRS im looking at you) but I can honestly say this just connects without any intervention as soon as you open app and just works flawlessly.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      @@DarranFuller that’s great feedback mate, thank you 🙏

  • @glengreen1528
    @glengreen1528 Před 3 měsíci

    Completely agree.
    I've got a set and I don't use them at all, I personally think they rubbish for the price you pay, constantly sticking, and the pressure is never close to what I've set them too

  • @darrenburleigh8787
    @darrenburleigh8787 Před 2 lety

    Cam same set of stains for 10+ years cost $60 back then good value and reliability

  • @johnwild9719
    @johnwild9719 Před 2 lety

    Yep have same issue here, set for 16 and one tyre 30, one 20, 25 etc.

  • @furtherupthetrack7583
    @furtherupthetrack7583 Před 2 lety

    Cam thanks for the video & the comments

  • @VideoShowMeHow
    @VideoShowMeHow Před 2 lety

    Great review mate, saved me a purchase! Have been teetering on pressing the buy button a few times and this was exactly what I was worried it would do (had a set of the old school ones where you set the psi with an allen key and had similar experience where it was a pain to get anything staying accurate). Onto the indaflate which has been great so far, about to do a 6mth review vid myself

  • @GerardHand
    @GerardHand Před 2 lety

    Mate the best thing about your chanel is the honesty. The problem with the all4adventure boys is they are locked into sponsors for their money. Don't ever change your ways. Trip in a van are also locked in.

  • @tomelder2230
    @tomelder2230 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much Cam I will stick with the manual deflater Tom

  • @Sunshinecoasthypnotherapy

    Great review mate.
    I’ve got the Staun tyre deflators…similar to the campboss, but not as easy to adjust to varying tyre pressures. They’re preset at 18psi which works great for me and find them really reliable.

    • @dawesville1615
      @dawesville1615 Před 2 lety

      Me too.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      I had Staun deflators years ago, and agree they’re very good and are consistent.
      I just liked the idea of pressure markings on the CampBoss for easy set pressure adjustment. Unfortunately they just don’t work very well in my experience.

    • @bruisercruiser23
      @bruisercruiser23 Před 2 lety

      Love my Stauns! 10 years strong

  • @shanegolding436
    @shanegolding436 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice vid as always Cam. I’m in the Staun camp too. I just have them set for my beach pressure’s, nice and simple to use. I have a rapid deflator too if I want other pressures, but I much prefer reaching for the Stauns.

  • @vevohoeyo
    @vevohoeyo Před 2 lety

    Thanks mate saved me $120

  • @Sawadventures67
    @Sawadventures67 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on this product I was thinking about getting them but now 👎 I will stick with my indeflate 👍

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      I like the look of the indeflate. Does it get tangled up between uses though?

    • @Sawadventures67
      @Sawadventures67 Před 2 lety

      @@WildTouring no if you roll it up and put it in a bag it’s great do two tyres at once and equalise the pressure as well, I also like the fact you don’t have to unscrew the valve and risk damaging it 👍

  • @Anthony-Parsons
    @Anthony-Parsons Před 2 lety +3

    I got these last week, funnily enough. I found them to be accurate, however, I set each one, used it, checked the pressure with a gauge, adjusted, retested. I use two for one pressure and two for another. Set in pairs so I don't have to screw with the adjustment. Marked them with their PSI. They work as advertised without the issues you had, but that isn't to say that won't come in the future. I did have to adjust them, as the pressures did not match the settings initially, but once I went through the above process, they seem to be fine in set pairs for the two main pressures I need.
    I think the valve deflator is a necessity for offroading. There are many pressures needed. I got these to cover the main ones. Everything else I will use the valve deflator for. Nice review. I like no nonsense.

  • @jimmyanderson88
    @jimmyanderson88 Před 2 lety +1

    Have had my staun ones for a few years now and have been extremely happy. Was happy to spend the money on a Aussie company👍

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      I had a set of Staun deflators years ago, and agree, they work well and are consistent.
      I liked the look of the CampBoss deflators with pressure markings on them for easily adjusting set pressure - but unfortunately they’re not much chop.

    • @jimmyanderson88
      @jimmyanderson88 Před 2 lety

      @@WildTouring I guess it's not for everyone I actually have my stauns set at 12psi for the beach. But I keep a eye on my TPMS when airing down and stop depending on the environment beach or bush.

  • @brucehirst649
    @brucehirst649 Před 2 lety

    Stauns perfect had mine 20 years ish

  • @LTN16
    @LTN16 Před 2 lety

    Nah good honest feedback cam it’s good to hear your honest opinion 👍🏼

  • @jeffrasmussen8852
    @jeffrasmussen8852 Před 2 lety

    Hi Cam. Great review. I had the same experience you did with this product.
    I have been using the ARB version of the quick deflator and lived the idea of the Campboss deflators. I too was very disappointed with their inconstant performance. So much so I sent them back for a full refund as they never performed as advertised. Pity. Keep up the good work!👍

  • @philsymons9614
    @philsymons9614 Před 2 lety

    G'day Cam, yet another awesome review, not sugar coated crap pushing products. As much as you wanted to like the product your body language said you were thoroughly unimpressed. Cheers for the honesty mate, it goes a long way. If my funds allowed it I would like one of the Maxtrax indeflate but for how often I drop air I can't justify the $$$

  • @5youngtravellers
    @5youngtravellers Před 2 lety

    Hey mate we've just done 3 months travelling WA and the Gibb with a van. I bought these BossAir deflates new before we left. Everything you said is true and I had same experience. For me, they RARELY arrived at set pressure without constant repeated tinkering. For the premium price I was really hoping for much better. Even the "feel" of them is not indicative of premium quality (loose threads, lightweight, poor printing etc).
    Thanks, we enjoyed your vids. Had a little crack ourselves on CZcams too.
    Cheers

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Cheers mate, not much chop for $120 hey!!

  • @OOHYEH
    @OOHYEH Před 2 lety +1

    Honestly is the best policy mate 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

  • @BillandSue
    @BillandSue Před 2 lety +1

    We purchassed the Staun brand... and they have always performed very well.... As for a time frame we haven't checked but as long as they do the job is good enough for Sue and I ... cheers Cam

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      I use to have the Staun deflators and also found they worked really well! I just liked the idea of the CampBoss deflators having pressure markings on them so that I could easily adjust them from beach to gravel pressures. Unfortunately, they’re not much chop!

    • @wesmccullough8176
      @wesmccullough8176 Před 2 lety

      @@WildTouring Hey Cam. I bought and still use my Staun set however when I first got them it did my head in setting the psi all the time as I found the lock nut came undone every now and then so.... I set them to 18psi and superglued the nut in place. Now theyre my go to first deflate and from there I use the back of my gauge to go lower if needed.

  • @boneyone5769
    @boneyone5769 Před 2 lety +5

    Very happy with mine, one point you failed to acknowledge is that the quickie style depends on very accurate and correct reassembly of the valve core every use, the camp boss style removes the disassembly/reassembly issues and the potential for a slow leak if not reassembled properly. I have checked mine after deflation and they are very close to the value set every time. Labour saving and really like not disassembling my valves every time.

  • @explorer4x480
    @explorer4x480 Před 2 lety

    I bought a set a few months ago.. I have to say I love them and they are fast enough.. they are a bit fiddly setting up, but they're great.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah you’re not alone, plenty of others having a good run from them too. Maybe they’re just hit and miss from factory.

  • @adrianstewart2863
    @adrianstewart2863 Před 2 lety

    Like a few others I have set of Staun’s which I set to about 15. They stay in their little pouch until I take them out and use ‘‘em again. Reliable, easy and consistent - but like many also have a deflator in case I need to do something different. Great vid Cam.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Cheers mate, I'll probably pick up another set of Stauns. Had a set years ago and they were good.

    • @peterrandall1773
      @peterrandall1773 Před rokem

      vote 1 for Staun. Had them since they came out. I have only stripped them down once because they had sat for a few years unused and I wanted to lend them to a friend. so I cleaned the tarnish off and set them to 18psi again. Tickety Boo

  • @joellewis8320
    @joellewis8320 Před 2 lety +1

    I have 2 sets of Staun tyre deflators, one set at 25 and the other at 16. Takes a bit of muckin about to set up, but very reliable, had them for about 20 years.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Yeah I had a set of Stauns years ago and agree they are very good quality.

  • @craigporter5543
    @craigporter5543 Před 2 lety +6

    Pro tip. The ARB inflator works really well as a deflator, you use the trigger with no hose on it rather than the deflator button, it is as fast as the core removal type.

    • @pete3103
      @pete3103 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha yep have been doing this for ages

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +5

      I’ll give it a go, can’t imagine it’s faster than removing the valve, as the valve in place is a huge restriction. But I’ll give it a go and I’m happy to eat my words if I’m wrong 😂

    • @craigporter5543
      @craigporter5543 Před 2 lety

      @@WildTouring might be marginally slower, but it’s a lot more civilised.

    • @pete3103
      @pete3103 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildTouring wont be as fast as removing the valve but its definitely faster if you give one to your wife and you do the other haha

    • @rogerford1781
      @rogerford1781 Před 2 lety

      Yep I have both . My young bloke uses the ARB inflator and I use the Quicky. There usually isnt much difference in time between us doing two tyre each

  • @gaylebentley758
    @gaylebentley758 Před 2 lety

    We have the camp boss deflators and had one that was deflating more pressure than set, but we had to pull it apart and clean it out as per the video A4A have. All the others deflate very close to (within 2psi) of the target pressure. We are very happy with them and makes work so much quicker particularly when you have a double axle caravan to do as well (8 tyres in total!). We recommend the camp boss deflators!

  • @eliofranco2251
    @eliofranco2251 Před 2 lety

    Good honest review. I bought them about a month ago and found the same issue. Inconsistent and expensive for something so inaccurate/inconsistent. I regret my decision to buy them and wouldn't recommend them so I'll just stick to my normal deflator.

  • @shreckm6470
    @shreckm6470 Před 2 lety +3

    I've got the quicky and had it for 4 years and never had a problem I think if you can't bend down for a minute it's time to give it away. Good honest review mate that's what we want because the bullshit meter is not hard to activate with some of the other reviews on different channels.👍

  • @michaelstokes2685
    @michaelstokes2685 Před 2 lety

    I had exactly the same issue as you Cam and returned them. So wildly variable and at the time I thought it may have had something to do with the factory TPMS on the valve inside the tyre. I guess not lol, and like you I really wanted them to work - and they didn’t do the job they were sold to do!

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Not much chop for $120.
      I was shocked to find out how inconsistent they were. I thought I must have had a dud set because when I looked at other CZcams reviews there were pretty much all positive!
      But after speaking to heaps of people, and reading comments here and on FB/Insta, I reckon 50% or more find they’re inconsistent too.

  • @4xplore64
    @4xplore64 Před 2 lety +1

    Good review Cam, I’ve been using the indeflate for the past 3 years and find it a great product and alternative to both products you demonstrated. I’m not a fan of constantly removing the schrader valves and find this works well deflating/inflating two tyres at the same time. Plus no bending down constantly to check pressure.

    • @melissaluscombe7717
      @melissaluscombe7717 Před 2 lety

      I had never heard of these before so I looked it up. Omg I want one!!! U can get one that does 4 now apparently.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Cheers mate. I am interested in the indeflate, but I worry they’ll be forever tangled?

  • @thedesertpooch9664
    @thedesertpooch9664 Před 11 měsíci

    I bought 2 sets of those set and forget valves, albeit knockoffs, they still had the same exact results as you did ....I don't know if there is a flaw in the design. but i returned both sets!

  • @Onward4x4
    @Onward4x4 Před 2 lety

    I have had the same issue with the set of Cayote deflators I have and ended up using the traditional deflator I was using before. You work one tire at a time but it's accurate and fast and you don' have to do anything twice.

  • @scottsuan
    @scottsuan Před 2 lety

    I bought the DFL8 ones which are very similar and have had exactly the same experience with them

  • @billramsey800
    @billramsey800 Před 2 lety

    Hi cam I have had those tyre deflators for some time now and haven't had any issues as yet also this week I had my rear suspension upgraded on my 2019 dmax all done through pedders and very happy with result so thank you for your channel and thanks to all the team at pedders cannington 👍

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Glad Pedders could sort you out, they’re a good bunch at the Cannington store!
      Yeah you’re not alone Bill, there’s definitely others having a good run from the CampBoss deflators too. They might be hit and miss from factory!

  • @mothergoose3064
    @mothergoose3064 Před 2 lety

    Cam I have Staun brass deflators and a valve core style deflator and recently bought the Max Trax Indeflate. I can say that once you have used the Indeflate you will never go back. It’s all I carry now and is also brilliant for inflation.

  • @peterryan7340
    @peterryan7340 Před 2 lety

    Love my Staun deflaters. I put em on and walk the track then when I get back they are done

  • @4x4touring47
    @4x4touring47 Před 2 lety +1

    Very interesting Cam 👍 I was very close to pulling the trigger on a set of these cos I have heard they're better than stauns cos they're easily adjustable. I got a set of Chinese staun knockoffs that I got as a freebie when I bought something else. They didn't work well so I just unscrewed the end off them and just use it as a quick deflator basically. Just screw the vase on and it presses the valve and air comes out quickly. I can only do one at a time but it's pretty simple and very effective. Can't really see the benefit of using anything else really

  • @craigjackson9268
    @craigjackson9268 Před 2 lety

    Mine work just fine. Everyone to there own opinion.

  • @rickhoughton7238
    @rickhoughton7238 Před 2 lety +1

    I have had a set of Staun tyre deflators in the glovebox of my 4WDS for years and never had an issue. I also have one of those quick deflators ( only used it once )
    THEN I bought one of the digital ARB gauges same as the one you have.
    That is all I use now… just connect that to to the valve ( without a hose attached, obviously) press the lever (not the little button ) and out comes the air…..let it go and you get a perfect digital read out of the pressure.
    I use it to deflate the air bags too. It would be interesting to time that too.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      I had Staun deflators years ago too. They were consistent and never had a drama with them.
      I’ll have to try the arb gauge as a deflator. I’d imagine it’ll be significantly slower as it’s not removing the valve and I’ll only be able to do one tyre at a time. But I’ll give it a go:

  • @lloydw.3950
    @lloydw.3950 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review....if you had done this prior to me buying a set of these, I may have thought twice about it. My motivation for spending the overly high price was to try and save the pain in my old worn out knees. They do help a lot from that perspective, but as you noted, they are not that much quicker, and certainly nothing like the sales pitch suggests. I have only used mine a couple of times, but on first use I had one that was somewhat slower than the rest and did not cut off at set pressure - just kept slowly leaking air. I pulled it apart and found multiple fragments of white plastic floating around inside and one piece blocking one of the air outlet holes. Cleaned this junk out and it (so far) has worked well. Might be worth checking for debris inside them, and in particular, blocking of the outlet holes. I think the cut off is highly dependent on having the correct air flow.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Cheers Lloyd, I’ve pulled mine apart and inspected/cleaned them. Hasn’t made any difference unfortunately. It may just be a quality control issue from factory- because there is definitely others like you that are having a good run from them.

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr Před 2 lety +1

    I had a similar situation with my brass tire deflators. I ended up pulling them apart and took a Q tip loaded with some polishing compound chucked up in my hand drill and gave the sealing surface a quick polish. Also took the rubber plunger out and gave it a very light coat of silicon grease, and then wiped as much of it back off as possible. This just makes everything slick and reduces the chance things sticking. The sticking in the beginning caused me to have the preset incorrect. All is good now. I have mine set to 18 and can get all four tires to hit 17-19 consistantly. I found that the sun hitting one side of the vehicle can cause that side of the vehicle to be the slightly higher pressure over the other side.

  • @pallet2play596
    @pallet2play596 Před 2 lety

    So glad I’ve come across your review, I too have the same issue and have had since they were new, not once have they ever been accurate and they are out by a lot too anything from 6 psi to 12 or more psi, out of the 4 deflators only 1 gets somewhere near the set pressures usually within 2 to 4 psi.
    I tried everything to get them to work as advertised but gave up, I sent an email explaining my issues and their reply from the information I submitted was that they are working within specs🤣 god knows what that person was smoking at the time but 12psi plus at a time inaccurate I’d doubt that is within specs.
    Thanks again for the vid at least I can now eliminate the possibility I got a dud set which is what I had concluded to.
    Cheers Jason.

    • @brianvarney2952
      @brianvarney2952 Před rokem

      Same issue here. Very disappointed with the product.

  • @jarrod1687
    @jarrod1687 Před 2 lety

    Thanks mate, I was going to get a set. Not now

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      Have a read through comments here and on the FB post on my page. Although I didn’t think they’re much chop- there are plenty of people that still rate them.

  • @alexnicholson7619
    @alexnicholson7619 Před 2 lety

    Got the campboss deflators set them at 20psi 3 are great but one keeps dropping to 16psi!

  • @CP-xy5ju
    @CP-xy5ju Před 2 lety

    Thanks Cam great review. As with others I brought the original Staun tyre deflates as thought the same thing (easy right!) However when I set these several times I found with corrugations or simply jigling around in the fourby the screw mechanism would loosen which made psi no longer correct. After a few times ucking around with this & having to pump my tyres up a couple of times (ie went too low) I never used them again.

    • @CP-xy5ju
      @CP-xy5ju Před 2 lety

      That meant to say 'mucking' around by the way!

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers mate. I had stauns a few years back too. Found them to be pretty good. But I really like having a gauge on a deflator so that I know exactly where I’m at pressure wise.

  • @bravocharlie777
    @bravocharlie777 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for an honest review mate. Seems to be hard to find on CZcams. I must admit I have the campboss ones and have only so far used them once with no problems. But for the price you’d expect that they’d perform 100 percent of the time. I guess we gotta pay for those expensive 4x4 that Jas and Simon have 🤣

    • @tonydawnwright346
      @tonydawnwright346 Před 2 lety

      We too have the camp boss, and also only used them once with no problem. Certainly will be interesting to see how they do perform over a long period of time.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Just check them with a gauge the first few times to see how they go. There’s definitely people with them that have no issues. I reckon they might be hit and miss from the factory.

  • @seancreek8728
    @seancreek8728 Před 2 lety

    Much prefer an honest review than a tarted up product placement 4WD247 style. I was about to pull the trigger on the camp boss, but looks like you’ve saved me some coin mate!

  • @graememellor8319
    @graememellor8319 Před 2 lety +20

    Have only ever used the "Staun" brass deflator, they might be a tad sower but they are reliable and easy enough to set at your desired pressure.. The campboss look like cheap plastic

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +5

      The Staun deflators are great, and Aussie made.
      The CampBoss deflators are aluminium, and I really liked the idea of being able to adjust them easily with the pressure markings on the side. It’s a great idea, just doesn’t work well 😂

    • @OutbackTouring
      @OutbackTouring Před 2 lety +4

      About to suggest the same, I’ve had two sets of Staun deflators for years, set at different PSI for different levels. Very accurate and reliable

    • @lastknownlocation8760
      @lastknownlocation8760 Před 2 lety +1

      I find my Staun to be fairly accurate, but the beauty is I can screw them on, drive carefully for a while, stop and take them off and make any fine adjustments then keep going again. Hard to be quicker than that

    • @michaelhermans4753
      @michaelhermans4753 Před 2 lety +1

      Cam I’ve had Stauns for 15 years and have worked well, mine are permanently set to 18

    • @jamesdavies432
      @jamesdavies432 Před 2 lety +3

      + 1 for the camp boss being inconsistent.
      Regret getting rid of my Stauns in favor of them. I don’t think it’s a coincidence A4A came out and did a video on specifically how to use them and how to clean them given they’ve never done it with any of there other branded products.
      Chinese crap buyer beware.

  • @jimp2148
    @jimp2148 Před 2 lety

    I use the “Quickie “ deflator some times but mostly use the “ Straun” deflators

  • @LVNITUPM8
    @LVNITUPM8 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey mate I have had mine for a while now and they are great, The trick Is not to screw in all the way cam. If its screwd on all the way tight is some how plays around with the valve inside the deflator causing it not to work properly.

  • @deandangerfield9134
    @deandangerfield9134 Před 2 lety +1

    Great idea but falls well short for me. I’ll stick with my ARB deflator for now I reckon 👍🏿

  • @lukehutchinson6754
    @lukehutchinson6754 Před 2 lety

    No stick here for your opinion, a great review and honesty, sometimes the KISS principle is the best way. Also have stauns but haven't used them for while as I always ended up checking the tyres with a gauge so didn't see the reason to do laps of the car, even with the cold beer incentive in the fridge 🍻🤪

  • @jdriver100
    @jdriver100 Před 2 lety

    Sometimes old fashion products still just work better.

  • @ScottWGeezee
    @ScottWGeezee Před 2 lety

    Had the same issue with Staun. Threw them in the shed and just use the other deflator like you have

  • @chookisme5659
    @chookisme5659 Před 2 lety +1

    Try the DFL8 brand. They are more expensive but work perfectly

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      I looked at them years ago, but it was the price and lack of reviews that put me off.
      Have you been using them for a while, happy with them?

    • @chookisme5659
      @chookisme5659 Před 2 lety

      I've had for about a year and haven't had any dramas with them

  • @xoncention3265
    @xoncention3265 Před 2 lety +7

    Are we so time poor that we need to have devices that promise more freedom to do other things in the meantime? I’ve found that the set deflators are not all that they are cut out to be. Are you going to get three sets for the general pressures you will normally use for different road conditions? What about the need to have different front and rear tyre pressures and don’t forget your trailer etc. I use the old style deflators and use that time to do a tyre inspection and a general look around the wheel area. Also run through check lists in my head and things to inspect while your stopped. The 15 mins your stopped to adjust your tyre pressures and check over your rig is a good time to re-centre and refocus before starting out again. Enjoy the journey and the process and stop being in such a hurry.

    • @gunny4082
      @gunny4082 Před 2 lety +2

      agreed. A 3 minute difference when the expensive ones don't even work properly and triple the price.

    • @4bnewb969
      @4bnewb969 Před 2 lety +1

      👍 agree 100%

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      All good points!

  • @gricads
    @gricads Před rokem

    Campboss for me,setup once to 18 psi ,never had an issue ,maybe if I need different pressure for different terrain might be an issue but ,what's a couple of psi between friend's

  • @oldbloke204
    @oldbloke204 Před 2 lety

    I actually had a problem with my first deflator that I bought.
    Good brand not a cheapy and on about the second use the bit that screws over the outside of the valve kept blowing off and the valve stem took off like the space shuttle.
    I lost about 3 valve stems which was quite disconcerting but luckily I had a supply of them.
    It could have been nasty if not.
    It only did it on a couple of valves and the people who sold it to me replaced it without question and said that they had never heard of it happening before.
    The replacement hasn't done it but I'm still a bit wary using it.

  • @olivermansfield2878
    @olivermansfield2878 Před 2 lety

    Ive had the same problem with stauns, they were all over the place, even after setting them per the instructions. I ended up winding them all the way so they go right down to 5 psi, and just roughly time it and check the psi as i walk around the car and adjust with an arb tyre deflator. ( not the quicky type.)

  • @josephinebowley1167
    @josephinebowley1167 Před rokem

    and theres no seal replacement kit for the ARB type

  • @merv190
    @merv190 Před 2 lety +2

    I just use the tyre gauge … why not , takes about the same time. These are just another bit of kit you don’t need to spend money on.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +2

      Absolutely, whatever works for you! It’s nice to have options on the market though.

  • @donfinch862
    @donfinch862 Před 2 lety

    Hey Cam. I've got some preset deflators from ebay. Not marked, so you have to set them on a pre deflated tyre, no drama. They are also brass and a bit bigger, don't think that's a drama either, ya shouldn't be going that fast (wheel balance). I've only used them a few times, but they work every time. I bought 2 sets, one set at 22 pounds and one at 15. Need a set for the van tho. I reckon the advantage is that you can screw them on and drive away, no need to wait.

  • @davidbooth8492
    @davidbooth8492 Před 2 lety

    Hey Cam,
    Whats your thoughts on the Falken Wildpeaks? Noise, KM's Done etc.
    Cheers
    Merry Xmas to you and your family

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Honestly the best tyre we’ve ever had. Quiet, wearing very well, good traction in the wet, havnt had any flats/punctures/bead issues.
      I think they’ve done somewhere around 50-60k, a lot of that’s been offroad.
      Did a vid on them a while back;
      czcams.com/video/qCOU0HBzjZE/video.html

    • @davidbooth8492
      @davidbooth8492 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildTouring Thanks Cam, I willconsider them.
      Cheers.

  • @bjwnz5273
    @bjwnz5273 Před 2 lety +4

    Had my Campboss deflators since they first went on sale and haven't had a problem, found them easier and more accurate than the Staun deflators. Just used them again today no problem...must have got lucky and got a good set?

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Yeah you’re not alone Bruce, there’s definitely others having a good run from them. Maybe they’re hit and miss from the factory!

  • @nathancatchpole465
    @nathancatchpole465 Před 2 lety +14

    Big fan of your reviews Cam. Open, honest and unbiased.
    Camp boss tyre deflators got the big 👎. I bet the guys on A4A in their flash $200K+ rigs don’t use them when they’re out on the tracks.

  • @explorer4x480
    @explorer4x480 Před 2 lety

    How are you finding the fridge, does it have enough space compared the the drawers?

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      Loving it, more useable space than the drawers. But requires a bit more thought packing it. Similar to a caravan fridge.

  • @shaunharapeet8008
    @shaunharapeet8008 Před 2 lety

    I've been using Stauns for years never had any issues at all.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I had Stauns years ago, they were much more consistent. I just liked that the CampBoss had pressure markings on them for easily adjusting set pressures- it would be really handy if they worked consistently.

  • @deepshallows
    @deepshallows Před 2 lety

    I used Staun for years but lately changed to indeflate. Love both but indeflate saves my back esp for pumping up too.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      How do you go with storing them, they end up tangled all the time? Love the idea of them!

    • @deepshallows
      @deepshallows Před 2 lety

      @@WildTouring It comes in a nice canvas carry bag. Stores under my seat pretty flat. Doesn't tangle at all because when you pack it up into the bag, you coil it up in a circle and the bag holds it neat. Best part is not having to stuff around with the valve cores and you always know the pressures are equalised (2 tyres at a time). The gauge is well calibrated. Worth the coin in imho. 👍

  • @peterritchie3777
    @peterritchie3777 Před 2 lety

    Gidday Cam. I have the CampBoss Deflaters and have only used them a handful of times. I also found they were inconsistent with the set PSI markings and the actual PSI of the tyre. I was tossing up with the Staun Deflaters. Sounds like i should have gone with them.

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      Yeah Staun deflators were much more accurate in my opinion (had a set years ago). They’re just a bit more fiddly to initially set up.
      I like to have a gauge on my deflator so that I know exactly where it’s at pressure wise. Lots of comments on the video about the maxtrax indeflate. Might give that a go!

  • @chriswrightson5557
    @chriswrightson5557 Před 2 lety

    +1 for Staun deflators. They always let me down, as advertised.

  • @jakestanborough6710
    @jakestanborough6710 Před 2 lety

    Have used the camp boss deflators, i have the staun deflators, years ago. They where the same as your experience with boss air, inconsistent and unreliable. I gave them away and bough the arb deflator. More effort required but i know the tyres are deflated to my preferred pressure.

  • @rossstafford4531
    @rossstafford4531 Před 2 lety

    What are use is the Maxus tracks deflator and to re-flake my ties again it’s got two hoses and it is bloody pretty quick mate

    • @WildTouring
      @WildTouring  Před 2 lety

      They look great, and I hear heaps of good things about them. My only concern was that they’d end up tangled all the time 😆