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bluwtr49

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Posted: 08/15/12 11:32am

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I use a 150 psi Viair portable and the Jeep as a power source. Works perfect. Only take a minute or tow to top off each tire.

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Posted: 08/16/12 09:51am

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I use a Pancake 150psi 120v and take it with me in the toad on long trips. Have had to use it several times.

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Posted: 08/16/12 10:47am

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I use a Alcoa Wheel Straight-on 180° reverse service gauge. And for air, I use the engine's air compressor. My coach came with a air on/off valve, air hose and chuck which is connected to the coach's air system. I believe if Tiffin didn't offer one, that you can add one on yourself, or have a shop do it. There isn't much sense in hauling around a air compressor when you already have a on board, engine operated, air compressor.

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Posted: 08/16/12 11:45am

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ATOMICPUNK wrote:

Hi, I have a 2012 Allegro RED38QBA. I am new to the MH world. What tire pressure gauge and portable air compressor do you all use?

thanks,

Carl

So much for posting a question and not following up. Oh well; we did the best we could.

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Posted: 08/16/12 11:54am

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You should have an air port somewhere near the front of your coach. Mine is in the bay under the driver-side window. With the engine running and your air gauges at max, just plug your line in and air them up. I did have to buy a style A male fitting. The female fitting will be stamped with the style. Good luck

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Posted: 08/16/12 08:56pm

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Raymon wrote:

ATOMICPUNK wrote:

Hi, I have a 2012 Allegro RED38QBA. I am new to the MH world. What tire pressure gauge and portable air compressor do you all use?

thanks,

Carl

So much for posting a question and not following up. Oh well; we did the best we could.

Ray

thx for the info

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Posted: 08/16/12 08:58pm

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As for the onboard air compressor, the tech at my dealer said it woould take a long time to inflate the tires with it. Looks like i`ll order a pancake compressor

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Posted: 08/17/12 07:15am

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ATOMICPUNK wrote:

As for the onboard air compressor, the tech at my dealer said it woould take a long time to inflate the tires with it. Looks like i`ll order a pancake compressor

He was probably talking about inflating from 0 not the normal use of simply topping off tires when the pressure drops due to temp change......big differance. A class A is not like an off road vehicle where you drop the tire pressures for traction and than need to go up from 15 psi to whatever. Also, I suspect that you'll seldom, if ever, need to add more than 5-15 psi on the road.

My 12VDC portable, for example, will add 7 psi to our 22.5" tires in less than 2 minutes. (95 to 105 psi). Also, it takes up minimal room and can be tossed in the toad if need be. When the Jeep is used off road, I can inflate the tires from 15 to 36 psi in ~3 minutes each.

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Posted: 08/18/12 08:21pm

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roam1 wrote:

Sears makes(sells) a nice 110v unit
Think there was a thread a while back, maybe you could find it with search

I too use a Sears 120v Oilless Compressor that can pump 150psi. It works well and I've had it for years.

I would purchase a tire gauge from a truck stop. Don't cheap out, get a good one.

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Posted: 08/18/12 08:32pm

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Raymon wrote:

ATOMICPUNK wrote:

Hi, I have a 2012 Allegro RED38QBA. I am new to the MH world. What tire pressure gauge and portable air compressor do you all use?

thanks,

Carl

So much for posting a question and not following up. Oh well; we did the best we could.

Ray

Kind of fast for a blast on the OP....not everyone stays on the computer all the time.

I too use the the Porter Cable pancake (150 psi)works well for airing my tires to 110 psi.

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