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Title: Air for the tires
Post by: Connie Mulholland on May 30, 2016, 10:56:37 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 106426 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/106426)
We have a 2004 Allure also. We are wondering about inflating tires with the connection in the engine compartment. Have you managed to get this to work?
Title: Re: Air for the tires
Post by: Thomas Insall on May 31, 2016, 12:03:24 am
Yahoo Message Number: 106427 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/106427)
The only efficient way to inflate your tires is with a convenient gadget Bob Dickmans Les Schwab sells. I call it a pressure doubler. 80 lbs in equals 160 lbs out. Its about the size of your hand and weighs less than 5 lbs I would guess. . You can buy it as kit with case fittings and hose . I paid $375.00 for mine at a FMCA rally in 03. It plugs into your air supply and with the engine running will bring your front tires up to the recommended 120 lb pressure in a few minutes. Ive tried different air supplies from sears, home depot and loses guaranteeing pressure capability of 150 lbs. They can be big an awkward and seldom deliver what they promise. This gadget works, doesn't weigh a ton and doesn't take up valuable space. TWI 2004 intrigue 11731
Title: Re: Air for the tires
Post by: Greg Labadie on May 31, 2016, 07:07:22 am
Yahoo Message Number: 106430 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/106430)
VIAIR 400P, $250 at Amazon, works great and don't have to run your engine.

Greg

06 Magna 6642
Title: Re: Air for the tires
Post by: Lee Zaborowski on May 31, 2016, 09:46:49 am
Yahoo Message Number: 106434 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/106434)
Sure, been doing it that way for almost ten years. Go to your local auto parts store for the needed couplings, etc. and 50 feet of air line hose rated to deal with high air pressures. The only pressure challenge are the steer tires as their needed pressure is near the upper limit of what your coach system will generate.

Since tires not leaking, etc. need attention only a couple times a year it's harder to get to 115 PSI (in my case) but doable. My local truck stop has air hoses at every fuel bay so I use them once a year or so to get the needed higher pressure.

Yes, you can spend a few hundred for the devices suggested by others, to me it's an unnecessary expense. guess it what's your pocketbook can tolerate.

Lee (leozbrowski@... (leozbrowski@...)) President, CCI

2007 Country Coach Intrigue 12153
CAT C-13
Title: Re: Air for the tires
Post by: Dan Fahrion on June 01, 2016, 08:05:52 am
Yahoo Message Number: 106465 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/106465)
I have had the Dickman doubler for about 10 years and have been very happy with its ability to inflate the steer tires to 120 lbs.

I installed it permanently in the bay below the drivers seat where the air connection is located.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348       
Dan