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Okay, who of you carry a compressor? I'm paranoid about tire pressure so I carry a small compressor. Think I was a boy scout in a previous life - you know, Be Prepared.

I just recently bought a gadget that is a battery and compressor in one. Of course, it will probably take about an hour to add pressure to one of my tires, but I haven't tried it out yet to find out. I plan on putting it in the rv. It also has cables to jump start batteries and outlets to use to charge things like cell phones, etc.

I just bought a small compresser to carry in the PleasureWay, because of reading about the air springs maintenance.

Don't carry one. Used yours in Kerrville LOL - that's the 2nd time I've used someone elses in 3 1/2 years - so don't figure it's something I need to have onboard. And the one that Jill and Tommy had wouldn't have worked to do my tires - the cords didn't reach - so beware when buying - that if they won't reach where you need them from, they won't be of much use. Yours, Karen, was a super duper one

I had originally bought a smaller one at Walmart but it took FOREVER to air up the RV tires. Got this one for about $100 at a Harbor Freight. I bought one when I had a low tire on the RV and couldn't get to the air lines at a gas station. Also use it to air up my bike tires. I check my tires before I leave when I've been parked for a week or more. My biggest fear: BLOW OUT.

Was particularly interested in the rubber roof info. I was just talking to my RV guy about resealing it next fall when I return to Kerrville. My rig is a 2001 so its coming up on 10 years and its always sat outside. Want to do it BEFORE I spring a leak.

I used to carry an air compressor, used it many times too, but it finally quit and I
have not replaced it yet.

Again, the rubber roof itself will very, very rarely spring a leak - even at 20 - 25 years and more, from what they told me. The problem areas are the seals around everything - and that should be checked at least every year. Let me put it this way - rubber roofs, the same kind as on rv's - are on many, many businesses - including a large amount of Wal-mart stores. Why? Because they don't require maintenance.

That said - my rubber roof got damaged along an edge. I fixed it with the same stuff you'd use to seal around the air conditioner, etc. And I learned the hard way not to use the wrong product - as the first one I purchased and someone else put on for me, didn't work correctly - I'll bet you it had petroleum in it. But the 2nd one I purchased and did myself, did not - although I don't know for sure it was called Lap Sealant - going to have to check

Cedar here waving her hand,.... yep I carry a compressor in my Ford Escape. Not only have I used it when camping but also it's been handy when others have needed it and are amazed that a "little lady" has the right tools! HAHA.....