Viair 88 Portable Tire Inflator Review A Hunting Truck Must Have

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This is a review of the Viair 88p portable tire inflator. When you spend time in the outdoors off the paved roads your odds of getting stuck go up. One of the best ways to get out of being stuck in sand, mud, snow etc is to air down your tires to about 15 or 20 psi. This creates a bigger tire contact patch and will usually get you out. This Viair tire compressor will let you air your tires back up fast and easy after you get unstuck.
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[@onpointbackyardbbq6230]

You have the best and most informative material on YT. Because of your video I made the same linesman belt and used your swim noodle idea. Thanks again brother!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@d.warren9197]

OMG believe it or not you are the first person to show how to attach the dang air pump up to the tires thank you thank you thank you

[@SamkoTradBow]

Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@d.warren9197]

@@SamkoTradBow ooh I had a lot more to say but I trimmed it down lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@d.warren9197 the via air is amazing! You will love it

[@davidschwartz2398]

I can always count on you to do the research and find products that are cost effective, durable, and efficient. Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. All 3 of the words you mention are key elements of good product we all want!

[@daveadkins2976]

Great job with the video, little compressor is a real work horse, thank you for sharing....

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Yeah I love this little pump!

[@Chriskelly19067]

I swear i keep figuring out things and then you do a video lol. Just was checking out onboard air systems like this one keep it up!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. The on board built ins from viair are awesome! But also out of my price range. This unit however is perfect for everything I need and so far I'm loving it!

[@cowboy915100]

RockHumper hahaha I was doing the same and up pops Jason! You know you can trust his reviews!

[@Arthurmd22]

Loved your style of video and information...i subscribed within 3 mins of video!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you are enjoying them

[@dcmore8488]

Been researching these little air compressors and have had my eye on this very compressor. But you sold me on this one because nobody has done a review on a tire like yours(and mine). airing down and then airing up to 60 -70psi., most have been 32-35 psi. Went through your link to Amazon and bought one, hope you get a kickback from them!!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Greatly appreciated! I will get 3% so just over a buck and a half! But it all adds up and helps keep the lights on. Again thank you.

[@cammacgregor9354]

I just ordered it from Amazon from watching your video. Been watching KZbin videos for a week. Your video was awesome. Thanks--!!!

[@jaredbauer3058]

Good video - well detailed.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@trekfortruth2841]

Good video, thx! The size of the contact patch is more affected by length vs width.

[@SamkoTradBow]

100% correct and I thought thats what I said. if not I made a mistake. But you are 100% correct. the length matters much more than the width.

[@trekfortruth2841]

@@SamkoTradBow I may have misunderstood...thanks for your reply! I used the link in your description...looks like a really good unit. Hopefully you are set up as an Amazon affiliate. Doesn't hurt to earn some Amazon $'s to go toward some offroad adventures! Do you know of any similar Viair units that use 110-120v power? I have an inverter in my truck camper and it saves me running the engine (have solar power).

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@trekfortruth2841 it is an affiliate link. Thank you for using it. I have not tried or looked for a 110 power compressor set up. But it would be a great way to as well

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Great Job on this video my friend. We have been looking for a good pump for our jeep. I like that it will hook up directly to the battery and not be blowing fuses on smaller gauge wires. Thanks again for sharing. We will be adding this to our tool kit, especially since fall hunting will be coming up right behind the Summer Jeeping trials we are currently doing. Thanks again and have a blessed week. Dale

[@SamkoTradBow]

Viair also makes models for your jeep that are hard wired in the engine compartment as well. But I love this little pump, especially for the price and quality.

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

@@SamkoTradBow I will check them out as well. but one of the things I like about this one as you pointed out, it is a mobile carry rig, I can swap it out and carry it in the truck, and or its cheap enough to buy one for the truck as well. Our truck like yours has the 35" tires on it. Thanks again my friend and have a blessed week. Dale

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors sounds like a good plan!. You will love it. Have a blessed week as well.

[@mpcp27]

The 88p is a very good compressor. I have had one for 4 years. Though with those tires at 7 minutes per tire to go from 18 psi to 70 psi you are pushing up against the duty cycle of 25 minutes for 4 tires. The 88p doesn't have a thermal cutout so you could blow fuse. If it fails, you could consider going to the smittybuilt 2780/2781 with a 2.7 cfm/ 5.4cfm which is 2-4 times the cfm of the 88p . The price is about $105/$165... About $50-$100 more than the 88p.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you for this info. And perfect timing. I'm considering putting the via air in my cherokee trail hawk and buying a bigger one for the truck for the exact reason you mentioned. I will look into the smitty! Thank you again.

[@mpcp27]

@@SamkoTradBow ... Besides the Smittybuilt, ironman 4x4 has similar compressors too. Desert Armor also a portable dual compressor pump that also runs off the battery. Puts out about 10.4 cfm. It's not cheap.. about $220. Another company had something similar for about $175 but were sold out

[@RealList10]

No American made options that are worth considering?

[@bobbygolden8322]

Great Video! Will you do a Video about your new truck comparing the Ram to the Ford?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Maybe after this hunting season so I can talk about the differences in the woods, snow, mud etc.

[@mono1342]

Good review. If you close your eyes and listen, he sounds like Homer Simpson. You almost expect him to yell, Marge! any minute.

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

Have you also looked into the Smittybilt 2781 5.65 ?

[@SamkoTradBow]

something! Have not. But heard smitty compressors were very good

[@Platinum1812]

I have a 300p and the flapper valve broke after less than 3 hours of actuall use. Almost 20 bucks to replace. They are nice when they work but my experience was poor as far as quality.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Im sure there are the occasional bad units. its like anything else. But their amazing warranty and from what I hear customer service is top notch and their reputation for some of the highest quality air pumps is know all over the off roading world.

[@YoungBlaze]

what about if you have a flat flat tire, ive never seen that

[@SamkoTradBow]

As long as it was not a side wall blow out you could also carry a tire plug kit (very cheap and easy) and then yes you could fix your own flat right on the spot and air back up.

[@mrdiazjr27]

I want to get this compressor, but what happens if the hose breaks or gets a leak as all airhoses do..the way it’s attached to the compressor doesn’t seem like it’s meant to be replaced

[@SamkoTradBow]

Its only a 50 dollar-ish compressor. By the time the hose rots and goes bad its probably time for a new compressor anyway. And the replacement hose would probably be close to the cost of just buying a new one

[@mpcp27]

@@SamkoTradBow .. You're right about the hose quality.. I have my 88p for about 4 years and the hose is still in good shape. Though mine isn't a heavy use item. As for the hose replacement, Viair says not but it can be done if you are determined. Seen it on the website below www.tacomaworld.com/threads/viair-88p-hose-upgrade.693695/

[@alopandur]

Does anyone know what is the ID size of the hose, would like to replace the chuck and need to cut the hose and add the barb, but not sure what size barb I need.... THANKS whomever...

[@SamkoTradBow]

I'd call viair. They could give you the answer fast

[@alopandur]

@@SamkoTradBow Thanks, I guess that is the option...

[@alopandur]

@@SamkoTradBow VIAIR has excellent customer service, I sent them a question via their web site and got answer within 30 minutes !!! The air hose ID is 1/4" and the OD is 3/8"

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@alopandur awesome! Glad they got yoy taken care fast

[@PrestigeLoft]

what does it draw power from

[@SamkoTradBow]

Truck battery

[@jerryberumen4430]

Do you think it will work on 37s?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I'd bet it would. But they do offer many bigger models that foe sure will.

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

Is this still what you recommend?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep I love mine. Gonna buy another one soon as my old harbor freight one I carry in the truck dies

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Is this thing still working for you?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yes and works like a champ. I use it quite often for everything from camper tires, to lawn mower tires, to trailer tires as well as the truck and car tires. its so easy and simple fast to set up.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks for responding... it's on my list!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@CommonCentsOutdoorsman you will be very happy with jt