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Posts: 8456 | Location: Livingston County Michigan USA | Registered: August 11, 2002
I have the Dewalt version of this. It never leaves my truck. I have aluminum rims that don't play well with most tires so you get bead leaks. I have stopped on the road to air a tire every month or so. Can't stand driving with a low tire light even though I know it's just low and not a flat. Also great for filling all the toys used on the lake.
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Posts: 8687 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: June 17, 2007
Its hard to tell from the pictures but is the M18 small enough to keep in your truck or car trunk? I bought a Dewalt inflator last Christmas but it didn't last even though I only used it a hand of of times. Fortunately I was able to return it to Lowes for a refund. I like to keep my own air compressor in my car so if I need air I'm not hunting for a gas station.
Posts: 1768 | Location: USA | Registered: December 11, 2005
I have the Ryobi version of this, which lives in my vehicle full time. Has come in handy countless times, helping out folks with slow leaks, or flat spares, or just airing up my own tire when the temps change and a tire pressure light comes on.
I got mine for the times I go off roading and drop my tire pressure. It’s a PITA to have to borrow someone’s compressor or air tank and even worse dealing with gas station inflators that may or may not be working.
I usually carry a canvas USAF flight bag of tools that I throw in the back of the Jeep. Snatch strap, D rings, soft hooks, assorted tools and a Snap On battery impact for off road emergencies of mine or others.
-------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman)
Posts: 8456 | Location: Livingston County Michigan USA | Registered: August 11, 2002
Originally posted by calugo: Its hard to tell from the pictures but is the M18 small enough to keep in your truck or car trunk? I bought a Dewalt inflator last Christmas but it didn't last even though I only used it a hand of of times. Fortunately I was able to return it to Lowes for a refund. I like to keep my own air compressor in my car so if I need air I'm not hunting for a gas station.
Plenty small enough, it's around the size of a 20 or 25 pound hex dumbell if that helps.
Posts: 3573 | Location: God Awful New York | Registered: July 01, 2006