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Country Coach Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums => Country Coach Archive => Topic started by: Dave Hansen on July 17, 2012, 08:08:23 am

Title: Air for Tires
Post by: Dave Hansen on July 17, 2012, 08:08:23 am
Yahoo Message Number: 80961 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80961)
I thought the the air nipple in the compartment below the drivers area, could be used to inflate the tires to the required amount needed on the tire that you have installed.
I tried, but could not get the tires inflated to what I wanted. So I stopped at the next truck stop and inflated them.
I check them when cold before we leave the campground to head for the next campground.

Do I need an external tire pump?
Thanks

Dave

07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495 12 Jeep GC Toad Mountains of So Cal
Title: Re: Air for Tires
Post by: Larry F on July 17, 2012, 08:37:16 am
Yahoo Message Number: 80962 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80962)
Yes, you probably need a tire pump. I tried the coach air and it works OK up to 100PSI, but it takes forever to get to 110.

Larry, 03 Allure, 30856
Title: Re: Air for Tires
Post by: Allure012000 on July 17, 2012, 08:40:44 am
Yahoo Message Number: 80963 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80963)
Dave, go to www.dickmantires.com which is Les Schwab in Junction City, Or and view their Air Pressure Booster. It connects to your coach nipple and boost air pressure up to 160 PSI.
I have one and love it. Larry F. is correct the best you'll get from your coach supplemental tank is 100 PSI

thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave. #30898
Title: Re: Air for Tires
Post by: Daniel DeWolf on July 17, 2012, 09:37:00 am
Yahoo Message Number: 80966 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80966)
I agree. The air pressure booster from Dickman gets your tires to 110 pretty easy, although I've only had to use it a couple of times since installing new Michelins in '10. I bought it when I replaced my Toyos due to age, which lost air often, with Michelins which do not. Just a reminder, check the date code on your tires. My Intrigue is an '06 and my Toyos were manufactured in '03. I wasn't happy with CC for that one.

Dan 06 Intrigue 11936
Title: Re: Air for Tires
Post by: Ned on July 17, 2012, 12:30:21 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 80971 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80971)
Dave

I use an air system, which is like a Scuba tank. It is filled with CO2 and used to top off tires and lasts me for a couple seasons. It has a regulator which is set to 150 lbs tops our tires to 120 very quick. You can weigh the tank with a fish scale to know how much remains and when ready take it to beer fill or fire extinguisher facility and have it done in minutes for $20. I use coach air to fill to about 110 and top with the bottle. Almost always it is a topping issue. Check this site: http://www.outbackequipped.com/air.asp (http://www.outbackequipped.com/air.asp) Ned Herrmann
06 Inspire 51677
Title: Re: Air for Tires
Post by: Travman100_3 on July 18, 2012, 02:52:08 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 80994 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/80994)
Dave,

You can use the air nipple to inflate your tires to 110 lbs fairly quickly by running the engine to keep the on-board compressor running, I have an in-line gauge in my air hose so that I can see when the compressor reaches max pressure and then I air up the tires without any problem by monitoring the incoming air pressure. I run 110 lbs in front tires and 100 lbs in rear tires per the actual weight of my rig.

Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040