Friday, September 19, 2014

Campbell Hausfeld RP071000AV 12-Volt Safety Inflator

Campbell Hausfeld RP071000AV 12-Volt Safety Inflator
  • Compact design for storage in car
  • Easily plugs into 12-Volt outlet
  • Built-in flashlight for safety
  • Keep your car tires inflate properly
  • Includes accessories

I used this pump to fill my low SUV tire. I left it on for about ten minutes because it is slow and VERY noisy. It did the job but then my car wouldn't start. My battery was out for a while. The box that this product comes in is too snug so you can't store it properly and neatly. I guess for the price it's ok, just be careful not to let it run for too long. I learned the hard way. Also, the quality of the product isn't sturdy because half of plug tip just came apart after the third use.

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The reason I bought this is that I want to have an inflator on board for emergencies. The other day while on a trip I had to change a tire and put the donut on. The way this thing is mounted underneath my car does not allow to check/adjust the pressure w/o taking it down. As a consequence the pressure was way too low when I actually needed it. Luckily there was a gas station less than 2 miles away so I could bring up the pressure in the donut. Had it been a longer distance I might have needed a replacement for the donut in order to be able to get home. Anyway, now you know why I was looking for this device. I have no experience with any other inflator but this is what I think after having received it and used it once to adjust the pressure on both our cars. The light is not very bright and can only be used without the compressor running at the same time. This should be ok as you only need it to make the connection. It will not help you to read the pressure gauge in the dark anyway due to its position compared to the gauge. I was amazed how fast it brought up the pressure by 4psi on my Honda Pilot. The issue I have with this inflator is that the valve connector almost gets stuck to the valve stem and needs to be ripped off. I can imagine that this could create a problem in the long run to both your valve and the connector on the inflator. So, I will not use it on a regular basis but carry it with me in my car for an emergency which it appears to be perfect for especially when you consider the price.

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