best compressed air source on the trail?
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best compressed air source on the trail?
I'm looking to buy an air compressor to take with me on trail rides and am not sure which way to go because I've never had a flat out on the trail (knock on wood). There are lots of options at different prices from the inexpensive CO2 cartridges and hand pumps to the cheapo 12V cigarette lighter compressors and then on up to the heavy duty ViaAir units the jeepers use. Any advice on what others like? I've got a cheapie cigarette lighter model I use to fill my float tube but it bounces around and overheats all the time - if I take that will it be adequate for ATV? Also what sort of flat repair kit is best?
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i have read that the $20 compressor from wal-mart is pretty good. i do not have a air compressor yet, but i do carry Fix-a-flat (large can), tire plugs, and a bicycle pump. your air compressor might work fine, as atv tires are low pressure and small.
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best compressed air source on the trail?
Originally posted by: verde
I'm looking to buy an air compressor to take with me on trail rides and am not sure which way to go because I've never had a flat out on the trail (knock on wood). There are lots of options at different prices from the inexpensive CO2 cartridges and hand pumps to the cheapo 12V cigarette lighter compressors and then on up to the heavy duty ViaAir units the jeepers use. Any advice on what others like? I've got a cheapie cigarette lighter model I use to fill my float tube but it bounces around and overheats all the time - if I take that will it be adequate for ATV? Also what sort of flat repair kit is best?
I'm looking to buy an air compressor to take with me on trail rides and am not sure which way to go because I've never had a flat out on the trail (knock on wood). There are lots of options at different prices from the inexpensive CO2 cartridges and hand pumps to the cheapo 12V cigarette lighter compressors and then on up to the heavy duty ViaAir units the jeepers use. Any advice on what others like? I've got a cheapie cigarette lighter model I use to fill my float tube but it bounces around and overheats all the time - if I take that will it be adequate for ATV? Also what sort of flat repair kit is best?
Considering ATV's only take a few pounds of air they should be more than adequite. just my .02¢
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The little light CO2 cartridges work just fine. You have to waste one cartridge to find the hole, then it takes 1-2 cartridges to get the tire hard enough to ride after you have plugged the hole. And, if you run fix-a-flat, it will take care of all the little things anyway.
It just isn't necessary to pack around anything bigger. Do make sure that everyone in your group has their own cartridges, so you don't have to give yours up for someone else.
It just isn't necessary to pack around anything bigger. Do make sure that everyone in your group has their own cartridges, so you don't have to give yours up for someone else.
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I use a rechargable unit that also has a 12v outlet in case it looses it's charge. I have less than $30.00 in it and I have been using it for 2 years now works great. My main riding partner welded up a 2" round bumper on the back of his Grizzly 660 that has a quick disconnect air attachment in it. He charges it before he goes out and he just carries a coiled hose. With all the air pressure in it he can fill his tires several times without running out of air. I am looking at doing something similar in the future.
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