*This is INSANELY nice.💫 **allabout.wiki/Viair** i got a Bostitch 6 gallon pancake and the regulator broke, and it was stupid loud. Also, the gauges barely worked. it wouldnt even power a die grinder. But this little dude ROCKS. Its not only 1/4 as loud as the Bositch, it works like a fine tuned machine should. Kudos to California Air Tools! This performs EXACTLY as advertised. Cant beat the price either.*
Thank you for your review it was most revealing and very honest. Keep up the good work and be safe. I would like to see more reviews and testing of products in the future.
Thank you for this fantastic review! You helped me with the difficult decision of chosing between the 400 and 450. Your video made my purchasing questions crystal clear. Thanks again!
Thank you for the info on the VAIAR 450P-RV. It is very amazing. I am in the market for a new one. The current price on Amazon without extra accessories is $285 (with accessories is $324 as of January 15, 2020). My Stanley FatMax jumper/inflator just died on me. I think it was my fault for burning it out - continuous pumping tires to 65psi on my dual axel travel trailer. However, I think for that kind of money I will go ahead and get a portable home-garage 2.5 to 4 gallon tank air compressor. I fill it with air and take it with me. It delivers 2.6 CFM or higher depending on make and model. Yes, it is not as small, or light weight, or portable as the VIAIR 450 or other similar, but I can pump those 120 psi RV and truck tires in less than 3 minutes, and of course, I can also run basic air tools with it when I am back home.
I had the same "other compressor". It threw a rod (or similar malady} on the third usage. The Viair unit has served us, and our RV, well for over two years.
Great review, especially important that you emphasized the need for proper extended fill attachments (required for access to rear dually). Personally I just use a small 110VAC compressor that I run off inverter (or shore power if we're not boondocking). Downside of my using the 110VAC unit is that it is larger in volume, although not any heavier than the VIAIR.; the real upside, it cost a lot le$$.
I like mine, but the two air lines drive me crazy. First, they are not the same. One attaches to the compressor, while the other is only an extension (the connectors are not the same.) When you try to use both they tangle so badly you want to trash the entire thing. If you can get past that flaw, it works great. Be aware that it won't generate enough volume to seat the bead on a rim, but for adding air on the road it works fine.
This is the one I have been looking on getting but I might just go with the 400P RV I made a big mistake on trying to go with one at HF and man what a mistake, I had it less than a year and the hose blew up and trying to get another well I might as well just go with Viair thanks for the reviews.
I have the 400. It has more volume, and I've never had it shut down. Usually, a minute or so tops up the tires. I don't worry about draining the battery, I just clip on the trailer battery, never a problem. However, the hoses make me crazy. They are not the same. One (main) has a female connector at both ends. the extension has a male/female. Whatever. But putting both together causes them to tangle hopelessly. (see that coily spring look? They intertwine so you can't stretch them out.) Ugh! Now, I never use two hoses together.
400 has slightly higher inflation rate, but 450 has longer run time. Both very similar. Either one are great. We just chose the 450 as it was the newer model.
Mark, since the Viair 450 works on 12 volts of power, will the compressor work when you attach the alligator clips to two, 6 volt batteries connected in a series?
Does it have other uses than airing up tires? Can you use it to spray compressed air such as cleaning dirt out of the engine compartment, or use it as a spray gun or staple gun?
I am not aware of an attachment for staple gun, but have seen attachments for cleaning out dirt. Have also known people using these for winterizing their RVs.
Pneumatic tools are paired to compressor size by cfm rating. A nail gun for example will shoot a nail if it has enough psi but if not enough cfm you will have to wait for the compressor to build pressure back. Any tool that spins (impacts, grinders drills) needs a lot of cfm. Painting requires more. Hope that's helpful
What is the max that this compressor will pump to? Pump up an 8 gal air tank to 200psi. The pump might not make it there or might fail in the process, but lets see how much stress it takes to break it.
I don't think it could do the 8 gallon 200psi. But maybe. Probably a better question for the mfg. I would not be willing to test my unit to that level.
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We have been given many things that we don't like, and we flatly refuse many more. We never endorse something we don't believe in. our opinions are not for sale.
Our opinions are our own and we never accept any product for review that we would not have purchased for ourselves anyway. The fact that the product was provided to us by the manufacturer at no charge does not change the honesty or integrity of our review. This VIAIR had been on our wish list for some time already. Our opinions are not for sale and we were not paid to do this review. The fact is, the VIAIR is an excellent product and important for proper tire inflation and safety - as you will find evidenced in the Amazon reviews from others - and is well deserving of the review that we gave it. Over 90% of the products we review are items we have purchased ourselves with our own money. We only review products that we feel are useful and valuable to us and our audience. If you knew us and were familiar with us, our content and our reputation/integrity, you would not even question this. But we understand there are others out there that will do positive reviews just to get free stuff. We do not. Rare, but true. But we understand cynicism is alive and well, especially online. For the record, ee do not have the time or interest in free stuff for the sake of it... we are only interested in sharing quality, useful products that we can genuinely recommend to our audience to enhance their experience of life on the road. Thanks
Have the Viair 450 RV and love it. Absolutely worth the premium paid for it! Safe travels, my friends!
Can not go wrong when getting this . I have one and love it
It's a fantastic product!
*This is INSANELY nice.💫 **allabout.wiki/Viair** i got a Bostitch 6 gallon pancake and the regulator broke, and it was stupid loud. Also, the gauges barely worked. it wouldnt even power a die grinder. But this little dude ROCKS. Its not only 1/4 as loud as the Bositch, it works like a fine tuned machine should. Kudos to California Air Tools! This performs EXACTLY as advertised. Cant beat the price either.*
Great review! You've sold me. I looked at other reviews on some 'cheaper' models, but nothing as in-depth and convincing as yours. Thank you much!
Glad it was helpful, it's a fantastic product!
@@RoadGearReviews can i use this to inflate tractor tyre 16.9-28?
Great product! Inflated the front tires of our motor home to 120 psi with no trouble! :-) Very pleased by the quality of this air compressor!
Thank you for your review it was most revealing and very honest. Keep up the good work and be safe. I would like to see more reviews and testing of products in the future.
Thank you
Thank you for this fantastic review! You helped me with the difficult decision of chosing between the 400 and 450. Your video made my purchasing questions crystal clear. Thanks again!
Thank you for the info on the VAIAR 450P-RV. It is very amazing. I am in the market for a new one. The current price on Amazon without extra accessories is $285 (with accessories is $324 as of January 15, 2020). My Stanley FatMax jumper/inflator just died on me. I think it was my fault for burning it out - continuous pumping tires to 65psi on my dual axel travel trailer. However, I think for that kind of money I will go ahead and get a portable home-garage 2.5 to 4 gallon tank air compressor. I fill it with air and take it with me. It delivers 2.6 CFM or higher depending on make and model. Yes, it is not as small, or light weight, or portable as the VIAIR 450 or other similar, but I can pump those 120 psi RV and truck tires in less than 3 minutes, and of course, I can also run basic air tools with it when I am back home.
Thanks, Mark, most grateful for your demo.
Thank you.
I had the same "other compressor". It threw a rod (or similar malady} on the third usage. The Viair unit has served us, and our RV, well for over two years.
It’s all about build quality and you’ve moved into the upper echelon with this unit
Great review, especially important that you emphasized the need for proper extended fill attachments (required for access to rear dually). Personally I just use a small 110VAC compressor that I run off inverter (or shore power if we're not boondocking). Downside of my using the 110VAC unit is that it is larger in volume, although not any heavier than the VIAIR.; the real upside, it cost a lot le$$.
The VIAIR is way better and WAY quieter.
Great video tons of info
Thank you. Glad you found it so helpful
I like mine, but the two air lines drive me crazy. First, they are not the same. One attaches to the compressor, while the other is only an extension (the connectors are not the same.) When you try to use both they tangle so badly you want to trash the entire thing.
If you can get past that flaw, it works great. Be aware that it won't generate enough volume to seat the bead on a rim, but for adding air on the road it works fine.
Thanks for sharing, it's been working out great for us
Just wondering how you could possibly think a portable air compressor like this (2 cfm) could seat a bead
Starting fluid stupid
Nice job god bless
This is the one I have been looking on getting but I might just go with the 400P RV I made a big mistake on trying to go with one at HF and man what a mistake, I had it less than a year and the hose blew up and trying to get another well I might as well just go with Viair thanks for the reviews.
Yes, the HF version is pretty lame compared to the VIAR
Great review
Marc, I ordered this air compressor a few months ago for our RV, and love it.
I have the 400. It has more volume, and I've never had it shut down. Usually, a minute or so tops up the tires. I don't worry about draining the battery, I just clip on the trailer battery, never a problem. However, the hoses make me crazy. They are not the same. One (main) has a female connector at both ends. the extension has a male/female. Whatever. But putting both together causes them to tangle hopelessly. (see that coily spring look? They intertwine so you can't stretch them out.) Ugh! Now, I never use two hoses together.
Definitely need to be careful when using both to not get them intertwined, but I have found the hoses much better than what I used to have.
Very good review sir.
I had looked at this model but decided to just get an AC powered compressor and run it off of the inverter. But, good review!
What did you get?
What the difference between 450p and 45057
This unit can pump up semi truck 🚛 tires ? And are filters washable?
Do you hook up the cables to the battery posts alone, or do they hook around the connections on the battery posts?
It doesn’t come with any attachments for blowing air ,basketballs , beach toys
Get a cheap one for that....
It is my understanding that the 400 model inflates tires faster. If so, why would I want the 450. Thanks for your response.
400 has slightly higher inflation rate, but 450 has longer run time. Both very similar. Either one are great. We just chose the 450 as it was the newer model.
viair good stuff
Mark, since the Viair 450 works on 12 volts of power, will the compressor work when you attach the alligator clips to two, 6 volt batteries connected in a series?
Sure!
How accurate is the pressure gauge? I found mine not to be accurate at all.
I find mine to be very accurate. Little to no variance from my other gauge.
Does it have other uses than airing up tires? Can you use it to spray compressed air such as cleaning dirt out of the engine compartment, or use it as a spray gun or staple gun?
I am not aware of an attachment for staple gun, but have seen attachments for cleaning out dirt. Have also known people using these for winterizing their RVs.
Pneumatic tools are paired to compressor size by cfm rating. A nail gun for example will shoot a nail if it has enough psi but if not enough cfm you will have to wait for the compressor to build pressure back. Any tool that spins (impacts, grinders drills) needs a lot of cfm. Painting requires more. Hope that's helpful
What is the max that this compressor will pump to? Pump up an 8 gal air tank to 200psi. The pump might not make it there or might fail in the process, but lets see how much stress it takes to break it.
I don't think it could do the 8 gallon 200psi. But maybe. Probably a better question for the mfg. I would not be willing to test my unit to that level.
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I just bought a brand new viair for $125 facebook market deals
How much trouble is it to get parts for this compressor? Lets see you replace the piston seal if that is the high wear item on this compressor.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I doubt I will ever need to do a replacement like that.
Maybe it's just me, but if you get a product from the manufacturer at no cost, the review sounds more like an infomercial than an honest review..
Our opinions are our own and we never accept any product for review that we would not have purchased for ourselves anyway. The fact that the product was provided to us by the manufacturer at no charge does not change the honesty or integrity of our review. Our opinions are not for sale and we were not paid to do this review. The fact is, the VIAIR is an excellent product - as you will find evidenced in the Amazon reviews from others - and deserves the positive review we gave it. Over 90% of the products we review are items we have purchased ourselves. We only review products that we feel are useful and valuable to us and our audience. Thanks.
Sounds like a commercial rather than a review...If you are not paying for it, that's a commercial no matter how you frame it.
We have been given many things that we don't like, and we flatly refuse many more. We never endorse something we don't believe in. our opinions are not for sale.
Then go find another video
So Viair gave you this compressor, hmmm. Hell send me a free one and I will tell you how much I like it also.
Clay Richardson I agree buddy
Our opinions are our own and we never accept any product for review that we would not have purchased for ourselves anyway. The fact that the product was provided to us by the manufacturer at no charge does not change the honesty or integrity of our review. This VIAIR had been on our wish list for some time already. Our opinions are not for sale and we were not paid to do this review. The fact is, the VIAIR is an excellent product and important for proper tire inflation and safety - as you will find evidenced in the Amazon reviews from others - and is well deserving of the review that we gave it. Over 90% of the products we review are items we have purchased ourselves with our own money. We only review products that we feel are useful and valuable to us and our audience. If you knew us and were familiar with us, our content and our reputation/integrity, you would not even question this. But we understand there are others out there that will do positive reviews just to get free stuff. We do not. Rare, but true. But we understand cynicism is alive and well, especially online. For the record, ee do not have the time or interest in free stuff for the sake of it... we are only interested in sharing quality, useful products that we can genuinely recommend to our audience to enhance their experience of life on the road. Thanks
Please see the comment we left for Clay. Thanks!