wdk450
Well-known member
Gang:
After doing a HOG website search, I could not find an old thread on this subject, and it might be of use to some of the new owners.
I am in the market for an air compressor for my rig after trying to air up at a gas station and finding the pressure going DOWN each time I applied the pay-for-use air hose. I then moved on and found a minimart that looked like a former truckstop (very high island covers, low diesel prices, 1 semi filling up). They also had a pay-per-use air system, and I could see the big upright compressor. This one took 3 tries to get my tire from 100 psi to 105 psi in the 3 minutes I got for my 75 cents. At that point, I gave up and drove on home for 4 hours.
I now have a 3000 Watt inverter system and a generator, so I am not limited to the 12 volt inflators, although I like their small size and portability. It has been my experience that when you get one that REALLY inflates to 110 PSI, that it will take 20-30 minutes to get the tire from 100 PSI to 110 PSI - REALLY!!
So what is your recommendation for something that WORKS in a satisfying manner???
Thanks in advance!
After doing a HOG website search, I could not find an old thread on this subject, and it might be of use to some of the new owners.
I am in the market for an air compressor for my rig after trying to air up at a gas station and finding the pressure going DOWN each time I applied the pay-for-use air hose. I then moved on and found a minimart that looked like a former truckstop (very high island covers, low diesel prices, 1 semi filling up). They also had a pay-per-use air system, and I could see the big upright compressor. This one took 3 tries to get my tire from 100 psi to 105 psi in the 3 minutes I got for my 75 cents. At that point, I gave up and drove on home for 4 hours.
I now have a 3000 Watt inverter system and a generator, so I am not limited to the 12 volt inflators, although I like their small size and portability. It has been my experience that when you get one that REALLY inflates to 110 PSI, that it will take 20-30 minutes to get the tire from 100 PSI to 110 PSI - REALLY!!
So what is your recommendation for something that WORKS in a satisfying manner???
Thanks in advance!