I love my Dewalt. Much lighter than my ViAir that I retired. Set the pressure and turn on. When the tire is at pressure it shuts off. No cables, no wires, up to 160 PSI. So much faster and easier to use than my ViAir.
I have that Porter-Cable compressor you showed in a couple of frames. I'd like to mention a safety issue. If you're running an AC powered compressor, you should buy more air hose rather than an electrical extension cord to reach all around your coach.
Hi Jerry. That Porter Cable pancake unit is the first one I bought when I started out fulltime RVing and it still works great today. And thanks for the safety tip too. It's a great reminder.
U ALWAYS GET A LIKE FROM ME DUANE😊! Been a subscriber for awhile now & I always save ur videos to an “RV LIST” for when I buy my Class C (once my son is out on his own😂)! Great content. I appreciate the time u take to make these informative videos👏🏻p.s. i appreciate u bringing up those important details (like 12v for the tankless compressors) for us newbies who wouldn’t think about it maybe!
That's awesome Tammy! I really appreciate your support of this channel. When I hear positive feedback like this it helps inspire me to keep putting out more videos for folks like you. Have safe and happy travels in your Class C RV!
Great video Duane, I chose to purchase the Viair 450P early on and have been very pleased with its operation and portability. I prefer the “one and done” mentality for an important purchase like this. Like you, I tow my Honda CRV behind my Class A and keep the VAir in the back of the toad along with a tire plug repair kit which is avail from Amazon for around $20. That way I have the necessary equipment to repair a flat tire with me at all times understanding Plan A is to call for road service. But always nice to have a Plan B with the RV! I also use the VAir to keep my tire pressures equal.
Hi Jim. I'm so glad that the ViAir 450P has worked well for you. They really are pretty much a "one and done" type of purchase. And that's a great idea to have the tire plug kit along with you as Plan B too. Thanks for leaving a very helpful comment!
Right on time! We're in the market for one. We bought a multi use Schumacher unit that is supposed to be good up to 150psi. It shuts off after 10 minutes going from 58 to 60lbs, and only got there after I recharged it. What junk. Going for a pancake portable unit to work off the truck 2000watt plug....or the Schumacher multi use unit, but that is probably weak as well.
My pancake compressor has been great for the past 5 years. My only complaint is the room and weight that it takes up. I hope you find the perfect air compressor for your needs.
I have the ViAir 450P and it is the slowest compressor ever. I have a Class A with 8 tires, and it is painful if I need to add even 5 psi per tire (max 117psi). Yes it has a 100% duty cycle and is 12v and is relatively lightweight, but their website states right up front, max tire size is 275/80R22.5 - mine is 315/80R22.5! It might be ok up to 65psi, but not 117psi for my coach. And be careful of CFM performance, as their web site shows 1.80 CFM at 0 psi. That's right, 0 psi. At 100 psi, its only .94 CFM. And the pressure gauge on the inflation gun is not accurate at all. Anyway, I would recommend looking at a 110v tank unit for flexibility and speed and value.
Sorry to hear about your poor experience with ViAir. But the 450P-RV has almost 2000 reviews on Amazon at 4.7 rating out of 5. So clearly there are plenty of folks who are satisfied with their purchase.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Well, I guess they are all satisfied with that performance - my description above is normal and by the manufacturer's specs. For the price, I think it should be much better. But I guess that's the RVing....
@@patrickstiltner1207 I am looking for a replacement. I should have read the specs from the manufacturer's website. It is not really a good unit for a large class A. It might work well for a large class C or smaller. Again, look at the specs - CFM - before you buy to make sure you understand its capabilities before you pay out the big bucks.
What do you think about these battery operated handheld air units? I had seen a co-worker air up his truck tire with a Dewalt brand. When I had asked him about, he said that he loves his. They take the same battery as your drills and other cordless tools.
I haven't had much experience with them so I can't comment about their pros and cons yet. But I know the tendency of a lot of people who use battery powered tools is they often forget to charge them up and the tool becomes useless until it's charged again. But with regard to the specs on those kind of air compressors, I just don't have enough information on that yet. It might make a good subject for another video though, right? :-)
The 20v Dewalt air compressor is doing the trick, I carry a battery drill & a I'm pack for tire changing so the batteries work for all of them.
I'm glad your battery powered Dewalt air compressor is working well for you. Thanks for watching.
I love my Dewalt. Much lighter than my ViAir that I retired. Set the pressure and turn on. When the tire is at pressure it shuts off. No cables, no wires, up to 160 PSI. So much faster and easier to use than my ViAir.
I have that Porter-Cable compressor you showed in a couple of frames.
I'd like to mention a safety issue. If you're running an AC powered compressor, you should buy more air hose rather than an electrical extension cord to reach all around your coach.
Hi Jerry. That Porter Cable pancake unit is the first one I bought when I started out fulltime RVing and it still works great today. And thanks for the safety tip too. It's a great reminder.
U ALWAYS GET A LIKE FROM ME DUANE😊! Been a subscriber for awhile now & I always save ur videos to an “RV LIST” for when I buy my Class C (once my son is out on his own😂)! Great content. I appreciate the time u take to make these informative videos👏🏻p.s. i appreciate u bringing up those important details (like 12v for the tankless compressors) for us newbies who wouldn’t think about it maybe!
That's awesome Tammy! I really appreciate your support of this channel. When I hear positive feedback like this it helps inspire me to keep putting out more videos for folks like you. Have safe and happy travels in your Class C RV!
Great video Duane, I chose to purchase the Viair 450P early on and have been very pleased with its operation and portability. I prefer the “one and done” mentality for an important purchase like this. Like you, I tow my Honda CRV behind my Class A and keep the VAir in the back of the toad along with a tire plug repair kit which is avail from Amazon for around $20. That way I have the necessary equipment to repair a flat tire with me at all times understanding Plan A is to call for road service. But always nice to have a Plan B with the RV! I also use the VAir to keep my tire pressures equal.
Hi Jim. I'm so glad that the ViAir 450P has worked well for you. They really are pretty much a "one and done" type of purchase. And that's a great idea to have the tire plug kit along with you as Plan B too. Thanks for leaving a very helpful comment!
Right on time! We're in the market for one. We bought a multi use Schumacher unit that is supposed to be good up to 150psi. It shuts off after 10 minutes going from 58 to 60lbs, and only got there after I recharged it. What junk. Going for a pancake portable unit to work off the truck 2000watt plug....or the Schumacher multi use unit, but that is probably weak as well.
My pancake compressor has been great for the past 5 years. My only complaint is the room and weight that it takes up. I hope you find the perfect air compressor for your needs.
I have the ViAir 450P and it is the slowest compressor ever. I have a Class A with 8 tires, and it is painful if I need to add even 5 psi per tire (max 117psi). Yes it has a 100% duty cycle and is 12v and is relatively lightweight, but their website states right up front, max tire size is 275/80R22.5 - mine is 315/80R22.5! It might be ok up to 65psi, but not 117psi for my coach. And be careful of CFM performance, as their web site shows 1.80 CFM at 0 psi. That's right, 0 psi. At 100 psi, its only .94 CFM. And the pressure gauge on the inflation gun is not accurate at all. Anyway, I would recommend looking at a 110v tank unit for flexibility and speed and value.
Sorry to hear about your poor experience with ViAir. But the 450P-RV has almost 2000 reviews on Amazon at 4.7 rating out of 5. So clearly there are plenty of folks who are satisfied with their purchase.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Possibly, or they are all drinking the same kool-aide...
@@RVInspectionAndCare Well, I guess they are all satisfied with that performance - my description above is normal and by the manufacturer's specs. For the price, I think it should be much better. But I guess that's the RVing....
I agree with everything you said. I sold mine
@@patrickstiltner1207 I am looking for a replacement. I should have read the specs from the manufacturer's website. It is not really a good unit for a large class A. It might work well for a large class C or smaller. Again, look at the specs - CFM - before you buy to make sure you understand its capabilities before you pay out the big bucks.
No denying Vivair maybe the best but for the budget watchers
Gobege 12V Air Compressor Heavy Duty is a decent alternative at $150.
Thanks for making that suggestion. Safe and happy travels to you!
Great information and I Learned.
Thank you
Glad it was helpful Paul. Have safe and happy RV travels!
What do you think about these battery operated handheld air units? I had seen a co-worker air up his truck tire with a Dewalt brand. When I had asked him about, he said that he loves his. They take the same battery as your drills and other cordless tools.
I haven't had much experience with them so I can't comment about their pros and cons yet. But I know the tendency of a lot of people who use battery powered tools is they often forget to charge them up and the tool becomes useless until it's charged again. But with regard to the specs on those kind of air compressors, I just don't have enough information on that yet. It might make a good subject for another video though, right? :-)
@@RVInspectionAndCare guess that’ll be your next video as a follow up. I’ll be watching 😁
@@texillini1 That's awesome! Thanks for asking about those battery powered units too. 🙂
Thanks for the informative subject Duane! What’s your take on using the built air compressor on my class A for filling tires and other needs?
Hi Wayne. Sure, I think it's a great idea if your air system allows you to use it that way. Safe and happy travels to you!
I have the ViAir and it will inflate a 22.5 inch tire in about 15 minutes
Thanks for sharing your experience with ViAir products Walter. Safe and happy travels to you!
@@RVInspectionAndCare on a Class A the tire pressure is at least 90 lbs and this ViAir is faster than the others.