Tyre Inflation

[Kevin2306]

I have a large compressor in my workshop at home so it’s quite easy to check and adjust tyre pressures before a trip.
Do many of you carry a portable inflation pump whilst on a trip?

Thanks for looking

Kevin

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Yes, in the car boot.

 

[DaveA1]

Me too, in the boot, I also have a small Stanley compressor in My garage

 

[Craigyoung]

I haven't but I keep meaning to buy a small compressor for the boot

 

[Parksy]

Yes, It's always in the towcar with a small basic toolkit, torque wrench and sockets

 

[Scorpy]

Yes I do in the car but also a pressure tester as don't think the meter on the pump is very accurate
Mike

 

[Craigyoung]

I'm starting to feel like the odd one out here !!

 

[otherclive]

I carry a Michelin rotary electric compressor plus a track cycle tyre pump as back up. The van tyres are at 59psi but it’s the car tyres that require most attention whilst touring. 210/220 kpa solo and 250/300 kpa loaded and towing. When leaving a site I try and ensure that I don’t annoy others by starting up the electric compressor before 0700

 

[Dodger524]

I have a large compressor in my workshop at home so it’s quite easy to check and adjust tyre pressures before a trip.
Do many of you carry a portable inflation pump whilst on a trip?

Thanks for looking

Kevin

Yes, I carry one in my boot.

 

[xtrailman]

I carry a small compressor because its small in the boot, but usually top up at home using a cycle pump.

 

[Dustydog]

Yes.
A Michelin 12v . Good piece of kit.

 

[VicMallows]

I actually saw someone using a footpump the other day. (I've got one somewhere, but it is heavy..!)
Like others, I use a big compressor at home, and have a cheapo 20yr old Halfords 12v compressor in the car.

 

[Hutch]

Yes we carry an electric 12 volt, one but have seen a high pressure hand pump. For about £20.
And I now have a Tyron band portable kit. Took me 2 years to buy one.
Opening a jar of worms

 

[DrZhivago]

I actually saw someone using a footpump the other day.

I bought a footpump the other day and I'm not sure what you see as a problem. And I am one who often finds myself removing and replacing tyres from the rim and re-inflating from zero - most recently to replace all four pressure sensors. That reminds me that I still need to do the spare.

 

[Anseo]

Compressor in the garage, but airline not long enough to reach the caravan, suppose I ought to buy more airline

12v electric and a twin barrel foot-pump in the car.

 

[Hutch]

Compressor in the garage, but airline not long enough to reach the caravan, suppose I ought to buy more airline

12v electric and a twin barrel foot-pump in the car.

I use a foot pump,
Still like Dick Emery, no matter what the Fun Police say. probably get dismissed for being too far off line,

 

[Craigyoung]

I use the 2o pence for two minutes machines usually at ASDA !

 

[xtrailman]

I do have a double foot pump but find it hard work compared to my high performance cycle pump, the type you stand on and pump with both hands.
At Home if I'm feeling lazy I also have a power pack with a compressor.

 

[otherclive]

I use the 2o pence for two minutes machines usually at ASDA !

Craig
Bit difficult when your on pitch miles from anywhere and need to increase your tyre pressures to tow home!

 

[Craigyoung]

Was waiting for that one Clive !!

 

[PHOENIXFLIER]

Digital pressure gauge and bicycle track pump. Work a treat,for caravan and bikes.

 

[Jules_ht]

Yes always have a compressor in the car (plus tow rope, jump leads, and basic tools). Also use a tyrepal, which is very very handy. All I have to do to check pressures, is move the van a bit to wake the sensors up. Very reassuring if the van has been sat idle for a while, and far easer than manually checking. Amazing to see the difference cold weather makes to residual pressure (although tyre wall heating does soon bring the pressures back up).

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Amazing to see the difference cold weather makes to residual pressure (although tyre wall heating does soon bring the pressures back up).

I was always told to set the pressures when the tyres were cold, irrespective of ambient temp. Therefore tyre wall heating should not be relied on to adjust pressure.

 

[Jules_ht]

Amazing to see the difference cold weather makes to residual pressure (although tyre wall heating does soon bring the pressures back up).

I was always told to set the pressures when the tyres were cold, irrespective of ambient temp. Therefore tyre wall heating should not be relied on to adjust pressure.

The point I'm making is that 45 PSI in the summer can suddenly drop to 40 PSI in cooler weather (and then back up again when it warms up). If I get the van on a cold morning and the pressure is a bit lower I don't bother pumping it up as I know in general the right amount of air is in there and as soon as hit the road the pressure will rise again. Not sure it makes sense to pop another 5 PSI in there and then have to do the opposite when the weather gets a bit warmer.

 

[Trevormc]

Compressor at home 12 V in the motor.

Trevor