On 10/01/2015 13:22, David wrote:
I'm looking at a more robust compressor to blow up the camper van tyres.
Rears need to go up to 5 bar 72.5 PSI.
Basic 12v cigar lighter pumps can struggle to get this high and/or take a
very long time.

So there is the well rated Ring RAC900
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automot...ccessories/dp/
B000W08QZY
for £75.
This requires a direct connection to the battery via crocodile clips
(however I think it could be linked to the leisure batteries via an
intermediate connector).

Alternatively I could use an existing 12v pump for any emergency reflation
(or use a garage air line) and have a 240V air compressor at home to do
the heavy lifting.

Perhaps something like
http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-dn...-portable-air-
compressor-240v/22374
or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/impax-vent...sor-230v/15316
which delivers 180Ltr/min against the Stanley 55Ltr/min.

Both in the same sort of price range although I would need to buy an
airline as well.

Or I could wait for Aldi/Lidl to have a compressor in stock.

Anyway, home 240V (which at a pinch could go on the road with me as most
camp sites have 240V hookup) or a dedicated 12V pump?

The 240V could possibly also be used for some small DIY tasks although I
suspect it is mainly aimed at blowing up car tyres and the like.

Cheers

Dave R


Not sure if this link will work

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...p age_o01_s00

but it's the Vertex 85 litres per minute double head compressor which I
bought in March, and it is very good indeed (I have a Renault Master
van, just inflating one tyre to 65 psi by hand with a decent stirrup
pump is knackering). It draws about 20 amps max so needs to go straight
on a battery, not through a lighter socket. Currently showing out of stock.

This looks somewhat similar

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Portable-M...item486ea881b2

A mains compressor is a nice toy to have, just about worth having for
car tyres but if you are planning to get air tools get something above
the entry level power and storage.