Beach camping trip planned; do I need a new compressor?

[murrman]

I'm planning a beach camping trip for the end of March / beginning of April. As part of this, I'll need to deflate my tires to 15-20 psi. This means I'll need to re-inflate them once we leave the beach. I currently have a Viair 88p digital compressor that I keep in the vehicle in case I need to top off any of the tires. Will this be sufficient to re-inflate my tires for this trip? If I decide to do more of this type of trip in the future, I can invest in a more powerful compressor, but I'd rather not buy one just for this trip unless it's needed. At the same time, I definitely don't want to get stranded with under inflated tires.

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[23OBX2.7]

i would say so

 

[PWillette]

I'm planning a beach camping trip for the end of March / beginning of April. As part of this, I'll need to deflate my tires to 15-20 psi. This means I'll need to re-inflate them once we leave the beach. I currently have a Viair 88p digital compressor that I keep in the vehicle in case I need to top off any of the tires. Will this be sufficient to re-inflate my tires for this trip? If I decide to do more of this type of trip in the future, I can invest in a more powerful compressor, but I'd rather not buy one just for this trip unless it's needed. At the same time, I definitely don't want to get stranded with under inflated tires.

I wouldn't depend on the 88p to air up four tires. I'd look into something with 12v capabilities whether it's a cigarette lighter type or battery clamp type.

 

[23OBX2.7]

I just use a mini compressor took from Volvo. Have an extra one if your interested ...super compact and gets the job done.

 

[murrman]

I wouldn't depend on the 88p to air up four tires. I'd look into something with 12v capabilities whether it's a cigarette lighter type or battery clamp type.

The 88p does attach directly to the battery.

 

[PWillette]

The 88p does attach directly to the battery.

My bad, thought it was just rechargeable. It'll probably get you by...it'll just be a little slow doing four individual tires. May have to give it a break to cool off in between.

 

[indio22]

I'm planning a beach camping trip for the end of March / beginning of April. As part of this, I'll need to deflate my tires to 15-20 psi. This means I'll need to re-inflate them once we leave the beach. I currently have a Viair 88p digital compressor that I keep in the vehicle in case I need to top off any of the tires. Will this be sufficient to re-inflate my tires for this trip? If I decide to do more of this type of trip in the future, I can invest in a more powerful compressor, but I'd rather not buy one just for this trip unless it's needed. At the same time, I definitely don't want to get stranded with under inflated tires.

I have a Viair compressor that plugs into the cigarette lighter, 6 years or so going strong, I wouldn't hesitate to use that. Especially if this will not be a common event. Also I travelled on some beaches last November and didn't bother airing down, Bronco did fine.

Edit: When inflating larger tires, I generally give these smaller compressors time to cool in between tires, just to be on the safe side and get long life.

 

[Nahdud829]

You'll be fine. Just make sure to have the bronco running since it'll take a while for all 4 tires to inflate.

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

https://viaircorp.com/products/88p-portable-compressor
Duty cycle looks fine to me for non-SAS air up

 

[23OBX2.7]

The 88p does attach directly to the battery.

Volvo one plugs into cig lighter and works fine.

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

I'm planning a beach camping trip for the end of March / beginning of April. As part of this, I'll need to deflate my tires to 15-20 psi. This means I'll need to re-inflate them once we leave the beach. I currently have a Viair 88p digital compressor that I keep in the vehicle in case I need to top off any of the tires. Will this be sufficient to re-inflate my tires for this trip? If I decide to do more of this type of trip in the future, I can invest in a more powerful compressor, but I'd rather not buy one just for this trip unless it's needed. At the same time, I definitely don't want to get stranded with under inflated tires.

Short answer: YES. That is fine. I used a ViAIR for many years before upgrading to an ARB Twin. The ViAIR will do the job. It'll take about 5 minutes PER tire but it'll do the job. Make sure you rest the compressor between tires as those compressors are not 100% duty cycle and they need to rest/cool down. Ask me how I know

If you plant to go on the beach a lot, get an onboard air compressor. 60 seconds or less per tire and it's always ready to go:

https://www.4x4truckleds.com/kr-off-road-air-compressor-engine-bay-kit-for-2021-ford-bronco/

 

[DarthLincoln]

I bought the Viair “Digital EVC88P” and use it to air up my 33” badlands tires from 20psi back to 39psi. It’s not super fast since it is one tire at a time, but it handles the job without problems. It gets hot or course, but cools quickly and doesn‘t give up.

 

[CitrusBronco]

Usually beach’s are in popular areas with gas stations. Fill up at the gas station after your sand time is over.

 

[Techun]

You'll be fine. Just make sure to have the bronco running since it'll take a while for all 4 tires to inflate.

It will pump faster with the engine running as well

 

[ptgptg]

Check your beach. Some have compressors at the entrance/exit. First time I went to a local beach, got my compressor out all proud of myself until someone coming in pointed to the air hose (in vivid yellow no less) right at the entrance!

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