Tyre Deflators... Are RUBBISH!

[@bennyrussell5941]

Hardly a reliable test on your behalf, how do we or even yourself know if that Stanley pressure guage is even reliably reading pressures? I suggest you research a better more accurate way to test the 2 branded deflators before you go bad mouthing them.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Like I said mate in the video, the Stanley gauge and the gauge supplied with the icheck deflators are within 1.5 psi of each other, I see what you are trying to say but no. Didn't you see the camp boss deflator that didn't stop deflating until I actually removed it? Like I also said in the video, I've been running the camp boss deflators for roughly 18 months and they've been terrible. Look and listen next time. I also said I like the icheck kit and I'll keep using it but there's improvements that could be made, it's just my opinion and you don't have to like it. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I swear people comment without watching the video or listening to words just so they can be outraged. Good honest review, keep doing what you do.

[@richieh4WD]

Seconding the channel - same experience I've had with camp boss. 2 of the 4 are good, other 2 don't close

[@jimmyriddle5246]

If you did your research, you'd find ALOT of people saying that the campboss deflators are absolute junk. I haven't heard of anyone that's used them on a regular basis actually endorsing them

[@bennyrussell5941]

@@jimmyriddle5246 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp2wgalqe7R6la8 I 'd rather take these guys word. He knows how to use them properly.

[@JohnWilliams-qf2cm]

Excellent to see an honest real world test. Get so tired of paid tests. Keep up the good work, loving the channel.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Thank you mate 👍

[@Off.Track4x4]

Man sometimes doing reviews are hard hey, you bought the products yourself, filmed and edited the video to help people out, made what $20 off KZbin adds and people are calling out on stupid shit. It's a simple test to see if they work, they didn't. Simple easy 👌 Thanks for putting this together, great to see an honest review on Icheck with how many KZbinrs are sponsored by them.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Hey thanks man, I appreciate that. Yeah look I guess you'll never please everyone, someone will always tell you how terrible you are. It is what it is I guess, but yeah it all takes a considerable amount of effort and like you said, it's just a simple test that we would all relate to.

[@GanGoz]

My Icheck screw ons are very reliable, and pressures match the TPMS readings. Working well for me over the last 6 months.

[@merv190]

I use a match and and a cheap gauge, not spending money on more junk I don’t need. Does 1 or 3 psi difference really going to make much difference ?

[@francissonnyunmeopa8434]

Cheers for taking the time bro to let folks know. Seems to be the way of the world today to produce gear that simply does not do as stated, hence why Ive kept doing a lot of things old school. Takes longer , but works. Have a good one,

[@chrispaterniti8142]

Love a bit of honesty, cheers mate 👏🏼

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Thanks mate, appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

[@richard6034]

Very hard to find honest unsponsored reviews these days

[@aussiewalkabout4x4]

your pressure gauge could be out by 3 psi and you could have different valve cores... try the same deflator on each wheel and see if you get different pressures ... perhaps the kit comes with new valve core so they are all the same.

[@bushmagpie3312]

I would check your gauge against a digital service station, the servo ones will give you a comparison. The iCheck ones are normally within 1 to 3psi.

[@simonr23]

servo gauges are not reliable. please dont use those as your source of truth. of the 3 servos near me, only one is accurate and consistent. the other 2 are terriblly inaccurate, and inconsistent.

[@matttasmania9506]

Best off with keeping a stick/twig an gauge to read. Figure out how many seconds roughly to desired PSI. All good 👍

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

I count to 70 when pumping up each tyre, gets me close 😂

[@matttasmania9506]

And that's all you need mate

[@Mick_4591]

Count to 70. What not to 69?😂😂😂 ​@@OutbackOffroadNT

[@Steveo-Fisher]

Talk about timely, I've been debating between these two brands for the last couple of weeks. This isn't the first time i've heard a neg review on the CampBoss but its the last one i need to make my choice. Thanks for sharing real world experience yet again mate.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Good as gold mate, you see positive and negative reviews on all deflators but some are definitely better than others. Thanks mate 🤝

[@MikeTan7063]

I use the icheck screw on and they have an adjusting ring to tune them in more accurately. I find they are consistent and normally within 1psi.

[@ajf9034]

Staun tyre deflators are the go, the original and the best, mine have always been accurate measuring with a calibrated pencil gauge

[@brettchattaway5242]

Agreed mate , had myn for probably 20 years and they’ve never failed me always drop to 18psi

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

I actually did run a set of stauns probably 8 years ago, I stopped using them purely because I sometimes change pressures and they are a pain to change. I honestly can't even remember how accurate they were but I always hear great things about them.

[@billmccarthy5920]

Agree, use staun for beach driving any other fine tuning such as dirt roads or tracks use a deflator with gauge

[@brettchattaway5242]

@@OutbackOffroadNT your right there mate , I set them once at 20 , now over time they drop to 18 which is a good beach start point , I have a tyre deflator with gauge and arb tyre pressure guage for adjusting either side of 18psi. Keep up the good work

[@micktaylorwolfcreekmechanical]

I got 2 sets 1 for beach 1 for tracks, thought ide lost mine so got another set that's how I ended up with 2 sets. 1 is about 15yrs old other is about 7 years old both sets are spot on every time also have another fast deflator I got from sca when on special using club credits if I want a different pressure cant complain about that deflator either for the price.

[@damienkillalea3863]

I have I-Check valve caps to monitor tyre pressure and temperature, and use a digital pressure gauge to check pressures - both consistently read the same pressures to within 1 psi. I have 2 sets of Staun deflators - one set at 25 psi, the other at 18 psi. I've been using these for about 5 years - all 8 are consistently reliable to within 1 psi. Keep them in their pouch to keep the dust out, which I suspect is the key cause of most problems. I bought a set of Camp Boss deflators because I liked the idea of being able to easily adjust the pressure on them. I don't use them for the same reason you dont - they're hopelessy unreliable, even though they're dust-free.

[@eliofranco2251]

I concur with your findings. I had the CampBoss and ended up giving it away as present to someone. I found the iCheck (Screw Type) more reliable, at least around the mark. Thanks for sharing mate👍

[@andrefischer5025]

Consistency is the best you can get with mechanical deflators. Ambient temperature and pressure will impact accuracy. Do a test on a cold morning vs hot afternoon and you’ll see. If you want reliable accuracy go digital. I have an air line loop with quick connects along the chassis, 4 short whips, digital inflator/deflator - deflate & inflate tyres like at the servo but 4 in one go - all up doesn’t cost more than the premium deflator kit.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Sounds like a bloody good set up mate 👌

[@andrefischer5025]

@@OutbackOffroadNT if you don’t want to go with digital you can always just use a L-Valve and a gauge. So much easier and cheaper than those commercial deflator / inflator tools. Had that setup on my last 3 trucks, can’t fault it.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Ive actually been looking at the morr flate gear recently out of curiosity.

[@andrefischer5025]

@@OutbackOffroadNT same principal, but built in and more options. just think about pack up ... any of those mobile multi tyre things vs 4x 1m hose.

[@vinceimp9581]

Long ago before all the systems were available I made a manifold that connects 2 tires to a 4 way block with a schrader valve and an air release. Dumps air fast, front or rear set of tires air down to the same psi and with a guage attached its easy to check psi as you go. Not sure it takes any more time than another system and it's nice for air up too. Ive found it less to fuss with than a 4 hose style and better for my needs.

[@jimmyjones2426]

I use the CampBoss ones and also find they are inconsistent and lack repeatability. I still use them to get within 4 or 5 PSI then finish by hand. Saves my poor old knees plenty of time spent in a painful posture 👍🏼

[@mrlux80]

Got the staun one's 19 years ago still working great but I changed 2 years ago to adjustable mean mother one's and they work excellent!!!! Try them not bad for 80 bucks 👍😉🍻

[@tonymccosh5875]

From my experience with the Icheck screw on deflators( 9 months on the road travelling) they are consistently dropping pressure 3-5psi below the gauge mark. Didn’t take me long to adjust and l like the ease of just screwing them on.

[@paulpatullo5146]

Yes, I found the same with the Campboss deflators, I ended up disregarding the scale on the side and setting them to a known set pressure, which isn't ideal if you want to use them at different pressures. I used them 3 times and 2 were within a couple of psi to what I had set them too, but 2 became wildly inaccurate and would over deflate. I had tried cleaning them to the supplied instructions, but that didn't help. They really are rubbish and I no longer use them.

[@BundyBearsShed]

I have 2 sets of Staun tyre deflators, they were the original brass ones, set at different pressures. There is no pressure indicators on them but when you get them you sit in the shed with the compressor and set them, quite a bit of a fiddle. After that they were accurate unless they hadn't been used for a while and they would get a bit sticky so I would strip them, lube them and the setup process needed to be done again but for constant use on a trip they were good. I don't really bother with them nowadays I just use the deflator with the gauge and the sliding brass collar. I have not tried the Maxtrax type ones that do 2 or 4 at a time, they still seem like a lot of crap to carry around for a simple job.

[@GregBatt]

I use stauns and found if i do them up all the way put a texta mark and roll back 3 turns for rear and 3.5 turns for front i get pretty close then manually adjust the last couple psi

[@robertgeddes511]

When you think about it. Deflators only work on a theard that screws down on the valve. To a adjustable height. They don't shut off when the pressure reaches a preset value.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

👍

[@glenwillson5073]

I use the ARB digital pressure inflation gauge to deflate also. Just press the pressure release button, it's quick & gives you psi readout as you go. One piece of equipment - two jobs.

[@aussiewalkabout4x4]

Different valve cores can also give different pressures with the same deflator ... ... i have an old set of Stauns that i have set up then marked with white paint that are consistent with where i set them although they are not marked in pressures.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Interesting mate, a lot of people like the trusty old Stauns 👍

[@aussiewalkabout4x4]

@@OutbackOffroadNT biggest problems with the stauns is they need a big difference between the start pressure and the set pressure to start them deflating automatically [you can pull to start but it feels dodgy and i have to double check afterwards]

[@galacticnemesis366]

Without calibrating your pressure gauge and testing over several attempts I doubt its accuracy. Not advocating for any tyre deflators however it pays to note that it’s possible to adjust the Ichecks to calibrate for accuracy.

[@4WDNightTracker]

I've been using iCheck for about 12 months and probably about 50 uses. They are screw on ones (earlier model?), not clamp on as in the video. I've found them to be very consistent, although they do underinflate about 2psi below the average of my different pressure gauges. A possible downside for some is they only read to 5psi intervals. However with experience they can be set in between. Personally I think off-road tyre pressures is a very inexact science with all the variables involved and near enough is good enough in nearly all situations. More important to have correct pressures when re-inflating for a long blacktop drive.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Good to know mate, I do like the icheck kit as I said, I've got them dialled close enough to where I'm happy. They seem to be well made.

[@brendanpola1017]

I have a set of Staun and a set of the screw on icheck deflators. The Staun are better quality but both deflate to within half a psi every time.

[@pokeman1171]

why not use the 4way deflection kit? i heard they pretty good way to manage time

[@iandibley8032]

G'day The very design of all tyre deflators run a springs internally,there will be variables .I think they are indicated pressure only ball park. When you reinflate, the air is slightly warm it has an effect, like one side of the car in the shade, the other in the sun. I use them on the road when the tyre cools down totally, I recheck.... frustrating, but I roll with it .good luck

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

It's interesting to hear people say the Staun tyre deflators are accurate. But yes, I never really expect any deflator to be exactly precise every time. Some seem better than others though, cheers mate.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Hi mate I’ve used the ARB one gauge hose and the brass bit on the end to let ‘em down had no issue with it I say 20 years

[@paulsgarage3169]

I couldn't agree more with your comments. I bought the icheck deflators and TPMS on the advise of a youtuber before I realised that some will say anything for a dollar. I don't listen to them anymore. My first set of icheck deflators were all over the place and took a long time to fiddle with them to get them within reason. (I had to use a magnifying glass to set them as the writing is so small). I tested one of them deflating all four tyres with the one deflator and got 4 different pressures one of which needed to be re inflated. They were anywhere between 3-5 psi out. I complained about them and gave the company the pressure results and they said they were within their parameters- 5psi, really!! They did send me another set which 3 out of 4 got to within 1.5 psi when set at 20psi the other was 3psi low. I then tested them at 30 psi and like my original set they were all over the place, up to 4 psi out. My advice is firstly- Don't waste money on deflators and secondly- Don't believe what youtubers tell you who are sponsored by the company.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah fair enough mate, look I think results vary with everyone but I also saw the amount of what appear to be 'sponsored' vids from around 12 months ago for the Icheck deflators. Almost everyone seems to say they are the bees knees... I'll definitely keep using them, they deflate my tyres to roughly where I need them and make life easier. 🍻

[@merv190]

@@OutbackOffroadNT, when I bought the iCheck TPMS they came with the deflators …. I’ve never used them. I use a match or a twig.

[@slicenstab]

Great honest review. Cheers mate

[@ARCHIES_79_LC]

I was going to buy the TPMS tyre deflators eventually but not anymore. Saved me some money there haha. I have a digital one from ARB they gave me for free after spending over 20k with them so I reckon I’ll just use that. Top clip Regan 👍👍

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Like I said I do like the kit I just wish in my case they were more accurate. 20k holy moly! Haha it's not hard to spend that kind of coin these days really hey! The arb one will be good as gold. Cheers mate

[@ARCHIES_79_LC]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I’m at 147k already and still thinking about mods lmao 🤣 🤣 🤣 Getting the Mk11 bar fitted in 2weeks and AMAX Snorkel in November. I’m pretty sure you might have been heading in that direction am I correct?

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Sheesh, yeah mate going that route, keen as mustard on the bullbar and snorkel set up.

[@ARCHIES_79_LC]

@@OutbackOffroadNT Me too mate! See you on the next one 👍

[@gerrydempsey4443]

Good testing. You answered some questions and doubts I had. I think I check might be my answer.

[@russellkellermann9846]

Good review. Get an Indeflate, quick,easy,AND accurate.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, yeah I've been looking at them actually.

[@marklaurendet1861]

With the ICheck can you fine tune then lock them in some way to get consistency. I am looking at their tire pressure monitoring kit and trailer bearing temp kit as well

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah you set your pressure just like all deflators using the number markings on the deflator.

[@markh6676]

dont bother with the tpms, the screen is impossible to read.

[@ianweal3081]

​@@markh6676 Can't say I agree, the TPMS is great, I have zero issues reading the screen BUT the point is, you don't have to focus on reading the screen, if a fault is detected you get an audible alarm and you make a point of reading the screen at which time the issue is right there in front of your face, it's brilliant. I utilise the first generation where you have to program "on road & off road" pressures but the 2nd generation is automatic and accepts your new tyre pressures as the default value. That's a game changer. I totally rate the TPMS. Our first trip, it detected the rear left caravan tyre had deflated. Stopped, sure enough a TEC SCREW in the tyre. Now, I'm unsure of your experience, but I know a caravan tyre deflated, destructing, delaminating creates a hell of a caravan repair bill, so hell yeah, it saved a tyre plus caravan bodywork irrespective of if I could read the screen, which as I said, I can.

[@simonr23]

i bought a set of apparently decent ones, and theyre crap. so i agree based on a sample size of one. they have wildly varying results each time you use them. none of the marking align to the actual pressure ranges you'll acheive. when i'm aiming for 18psi, i get anywhere from 20-35psi (starting at 42psi in the tyres). with the spread for each deflator being 10psi, and the variance between each deflator also being around 10 psi.

[@tonykempthorne8178]

I bought and used the camp boss deflators. Found them inaccurate. Messaged campboss and got quite an aggressive response.

[@4bnewb969]

If the I check units consistently under inflate you start to wonder if they have stuffed up the markings in the manufacture. What inflator do you use ? I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work Cheers

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

I just use my compressor and count to 70 on each tyre 😂 gets me roughly where I need to be for the bitumen. When I get into town I go to the servo and top them up. Thanks mate 👍

[@markh6676]

I've got the Mean Mother deflators, they source the spring from a proper Aussie spring maker in Brisbane. Always within 1-3psi of the setting according to my Jamec pem gauge. Anything made in china uses shite springs so inconsistent quality. Maxtrax deflators are good too but the 4 hose is a pain to wrangle.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

That's good to know mate, gee there's so many different brands with tyre Deflators now days!

[@rollyb5061]

awesome review , have you used a indeflate?

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, no I haven't. I've looked at them though.

[@MarkPeterson-wm6ql]

I must be lucky my Camp Boss are fairly consistent Just set them a bit higher then fine tune

[@wewouldntbedeadforquids6005]

Interesting. I have had the Camp Boss BossAir deflators for over 3 years. I have found them to be quite accurate time after time from 15psi through to 30 psi. I certainly have no complaints about them whatsoever. Did you bother to take this up with Camp Boss before telling your viewers that they are rubbish? If so, what was their response? Almost any product ever made can have faulty ones. I'm very happy with mine.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

That's good mate, I'm sure some people have a good run with them. Others though, like the many in these comments do not, it's a review and my experience with them over 18 months. Simple. Thanks for watching 👍

[@hughmorgan4949]

I have the camp smart deflators I have had the same results inaccurate always different and sometimes flattening tires

[@reddustadventures]

Can I ask Brother. Did you try the i-check gauge to check pressures ?

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

The Stanley and icheck gauge are within 1.5 psi of each other like I said. I use both.

[@steve_3134]

You didn't set them up. The marks on the side are a guide only. Those marks are not calibrated. Set them to the staun process and check them again.

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Did the tyre deflators talk back at ya?😂

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

😂

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

I just bought arb analogue deflator, anyone know how good?

[@EthanBovingdon]

I did the same and bought a TJM compressor and analogue deflators. Been around forever.

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

@@EthanBovingdon how's the compressor, I just bought a XTM compressor.

[@markfrombriz]

my old staun deflaters while fiddly to set up, they have never deviated

[@Tony_ASA]

Stuan for 15 uears. One set at 28, 25, 19, and 14. Yes its slow but they work every time

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

The good old Stauns 👌

[@addappt]

Run JT Brookes and they are good. You calibrate them and set and forget. Don’t use their gauges.

[@Bigcountry_littlelegs]

The auto deflators are never going to be accurate to whats on the side of them. Best thing to do with them is play with them and get them all going to the pressure you want, so mark 2 front and 2 rear. Then, when they stop doing that, you will need to lube the shaft up as the drag has prob increased there making them drop more pressure. The auto deflators also seem to work better on lower air volume tyres, the ones i have work better on the misses jimny with 27in tyres compared to my hilux with 33s.

[@Wilbargosh]

I use an ARB deflator that removes the valve. It is quick enough and accurate for me. I mean, how much time are you needing to save….2-5min? Campboss deflates are commonly known to be inaccurate. I try my best not to buy Chinese made products!

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Mate good video keep it up

[@adamnorton9701]

Test them against the ARB quick deflator

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

🤔

[@M.K.G1994]

Yeah sucks how shit some of the products that come out are aye! And they get endorsed by the big names and still make money. Shows how’s much the big names care. I’ve got the screw on ichecks, I’ve had 1 get stuck and let all the air out once. But might have been dirt or something because apart from that they are bang on for me. I also have a ARB twin motor compressor so inflating is a breeze, fck those things are good. Got it on pirahana off-road for like 1100, I thought it was a bargain.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah that's it mate, pretty average when people sell absolute shyt to their crowd. The ARB twin goes good aye?

[@M.K.G1994]

@@OutbackOffroadNT yeah I reckon they are the ducks nuts aye bro ! 20 to 40 pound in about 20 seconds (on 265/75 R16’s), all parts are replaceable apparently and I got the one in a box/case and it’s sturdy as. I’m usually pretty skeptical to spend that sorta coin on something that gets abused but got sick of waiting for 5 mins each Tyre with a cheapo compressor ha.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Holy smokes, 20 seconds! I might have to have a proper sus 😂

[@M.K.G1994]

@@OutbackOffroadNT would defs be more with your Tyres as a fair bit bigger but yeah it’s fck all for mine. I don’t have insta, but I’ll try create a KZbin short thingo and show ya and tag you in it so I’m not talking shit 😂 I’ll try do it now

[@M.K.G1994]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I posted a vid. More like 30 seconds, but hey. Still pretty good.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

I paid $99 for my Campboss deflators and they went in the bin. Absolute rubbish.

[@addappt]

Your asking a bit much from this tool. If you want accuracy down to 1 psi then use pumps with digital gauges that have a cut off to pump up AND deflate.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

But the ARB single pump now that’s shit I’ve had a second hand Thomas and slow but never stops

[@joshobrien7708]

CampBoss deflators are garbage, I constantly had issues with mine, they will work when new but after while they are useless, doesn't matter how much you clean them they always over deflate or are way of the desired pressure. iCheck screw on ones haven't had any issues, can't say anything on the clip on ones, but screw ones have been good so far.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

That's really interesting mate regarding the screw on vs clip on icheck deflators. I've cleaned my campboss deflators as well and no difference.

[@joshobrien7708]

​​@@OutbackOffroadNTI'm no expert of course, but screw on will always have a tighter grip/seal then the clip on ones. From my personal experience.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Well that makes two of us mate haha, yeah definitely, I will say though, these clip on ones do fit really nicely and feel like a good secure fit, I do like them.

[@BigBlackClock86]

Majority of the deflators are rubbish. I’ve used allot of them. Mate kings deflator with the valve remover $25 within 1 PSI don’t have to muck around with screw or twist PSI levels done.

[@Tuberesu]

Why spend money on deflators? The gauge on the inflator is fine for adjustment if you have over inflated. I don't intend to insult your intelligence, I am just curious.

[@mrmagoo2255]

We live on Fraser Island and have never needed any of the bullshit gadgets that you townie softcocks think you need because a salesman at ARB or TJM tells you. How were tyres let down before they were marketed??

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Fraser Island 😂 love a decent comment like this, pissed meself 😂

[@NielsSorensen-sh8tm]

Get to know your product and stop complaining

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Good one mate 😂

[@BundyToo]

Everything Campboss = Chinese junk

[@nicknick7052]

2:27 ouch 😄

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

😂

[@032254855]

there slow 2 of the ones i have just keep going they sound like an out of tune trumpet i just got 2 of the ones that screw the valve core out get the first one started buy the time you get the second one going the first one is done

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

What brand did you go with mate?

[@032254855]

@@OutbackOffroadNT staun tyre deflators from memory you have to set them to the pressure you want so you get your tyre to 15 psi then set the deflator so no more air comes out a couple of them would just keep letting a little bit of air out. I just use the ridge Ryder tyre deflator the ones that screw on and screw the hole valve core out

[@johncunningham4820]

JAMEC - PEM . The Tyre Gauge People . This is NOT an item to " Cheap Out " on . Only ones I would trust . Also , doing LHS and RHS tyre together makes for more Accuracy . Especially if the Vehicle is really Level .