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Old 08-02-2018, 01:42 PM   #41
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so I can't imagine ever needing to air up a completely flat tire.
I didn't imagine that I'd do that either until I got a rock cut in Alaska on a twisty road with no shoulder. No room to pull over off the road and with blind corners nearby it would have been dangerous to try and get the spare on.

The leak was manageable. I used my 12 volt compressor to get enough air in it to move. Then I pulled over a couple of more times, added air until I got to a place where I could put on the spare safely.

Lot's of discussion on this topic with the Baja crowd where de-airing for rough roads is a way of life. Lot's of choices for compressors and, as usual, lot's of opinions.

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Old 08-02-2018, 01:50 PM   #42
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Donna, why not a small 120v compressor, you can fill the tank before leaving and you can always find a plug at most places...https://www.amazon.com/PowRyte-Oil-F...air+compressor
I'm going to need a sag wagon! I was hoping to find something that would either fit under the stairs in the trailer or in the outside hatch... by the door (would be best) or under the loft (but that's pretty full already). Hummmmm.
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:00 PM   #43
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Viair 77P

Best portable compress I have ever owned Rock solid!, 16 foot cord (can do all four tires), 15 amp,twist on hose, pumps to 80 psi. On truck plugs strait into aux 15 amp 12v plug (truck running). On trailer plugs into optional 12v exterior plug. Small, Quite and powerful and comes in a very nice canvas bag.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDW2MCM..._t5_B01N224N1U
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Old 08-02-2018, 03:41 PM   #44
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For those with a Viair but struggle reaching from the TV battery to the trailer tires, Viair makes a 30' extension hose for their bigger units.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIAIR-30-...&wl13=&veh=sem
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Old 08-02-2018, 04:49 PM   #45
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I have 1 similar to this, got at Harbor Freight. Used it for tires and to blowout plumbing for winterizing when on the road.
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Old 08-02-2018, 07:05 PM   #46
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I have two cheapo 12V air compressors. I'd replace with the Viair, but I want to be able to plug it into a 12V outlet, front or rear of the RAV, or from inside the trailer with an extension cord.

I don't want to have to position the vehicle so that I can clip to battery terminals. Sometimes that isn't possible.
I have a Viair 300P that I use for reinflation after deflating my tires for longer trips on dirt roads. It’s a great pump but bulky. I got a smaller Viair 070P that I normally pack when we travel. It has a 12v plug instead of battery clips and so far has worked fine for topping up tires.

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Old 08-02-2018, 08:47 PM   #47
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Living in Canada, I can only buy the Viair 77P at INFLATED prices.
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Old 08-03-2018, 12:22 PM   #48
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The 70P or 77P won't inflate quite as fast as the 88P, but they should still be excellent pumps. And they would be fine for Donna, since it's normal for guys to be a little too fast, with the gals lagging....
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Old 08-03-2018, 01:41 PM   #49
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Had to double-check my model number. It's the Viair 85P. Can someone tell me what the normal inflation pressure of the 5.0TA tires are? They are 15 inch, correct?

https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/85p
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Old 08-03-2018, 02:09 PM   #50
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Had to double-check my model number. It's the Viair 85P. Can someone tell me what the normal inflation pressure of the 5.0TA tires are? They are 15 inch, correct?

https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/85p
The amount is shown on the tire and each tire is different, depending on year.
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Old 08-04-2018, 01:37 PM   #51
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Can someone tell me what the normal inflation pressure of the 5.0TA tires are? They are 15 inch, correct?
All current (and recent) Escape models use the same size and type of tire: ST205/75R15. "15 inch" is just the wheel size - there are various tire sizes that fit a 15-inch wheel.

The pressure recommended by Escape is 50 PSI.

The pressures marked on the sidewall of the tire are the maximum inflation pressure, and the pressure required to reach the maximum load capacity, and those are normally (and are in the case of tires used by Escape) the same number. For Load Range C trailer tires of this size that's 50 PSI; some Escapes may be equipped with Load Range D tires, for which this pressure is 65 PSI.
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All current (and recent) Escape models use the same size and type of tire: ST205/75R15. "15 inch" is just the wheel size - there are various tire sizes that fit a 15-inch wheel.

The pressure recommended by Escape is 50 PSI.

The pressures marked on the sidewall of the tire are the maximum inflation pressure, and the pressure required to reach the maximum load capacity, and those are normally (and are in the case of tires used by Escape) the same number. For Load Range C trailer tires of this size that's 50 PSI; some Escapes may be equipped with Load Range D tires, for which this pressure is 65 PSI.

Thank you, Brian!
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Old 08-04-2018, 09:33 PM   #53
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Dang, I wish I could see it.


This one? And is it going to recharge while I'm traveling? Like if I'm hooked up and will use the inside trailer plugs. Yes, I know I'll need the 'recharging battery thingy,' but shouldn't I be buying something 12 volt? I'm so confused...

This is the one I have. It seems to work okay, at least for inflating partially deflated tires. The Ryobi charger that I have plugs into 12V and charges the 18V battery. Since I usually have two or three Ryobi products with me when I travel (e.g. fan, hand vacuum, tire inflator, drill, etc.) I have more than one 18V battery with me as well. So I could swap out batteries if needed when inflating a flat tire.
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Lot's of discussion on this topic with the Baja crowd where de-airing for rough roads is a way of life. Lot's of choices for compressors and, as usual, lot's of opinions.

Ron

That reminds me that race driver Parnelli Jones described driving the offroad Baja 1000 race as like being in a plane crash that lasts all day.
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Old 08-05-2018, 03:16 PM   #55
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All current (and recent) Escape models use the same size and type of tire: ST205/75R15. "15 inch" is just the wheel size - there are various tire sizes that fit a 15-inch wheel.

The pressure recommended by Escape is 50 PSI.

The pressures marked on the sidewall of the tire are the maximum inflation pressure, and the pressure required to reach the maximum load capacity, and those are normally (and are in the case of tires used by Escape) the same number. For Load Range C trailer tires of this size that's 50 PSI; some Escapes may be equipped with Load Range D tires, for which this pressure is 65 PSI.

to further clarify this, even if you have a load range D or E tire, with 65 or 80 PSI *maximum* air pressure, when they are supporting a vehicle that specifies class C tires, stick with the vehicle recommended pressure, NOT the tires maximum.
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