KeysConchs Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 As a die-hard Makita 18v cordless tool lover, I just noticed they started producing an 18v cordless inflator (https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP180ZX). Wondering if anyone has any experience with these as an on-the-road tire inflator alternative to the VIAIR products? 2020 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. LE2 hull# 344. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Not in any way will it replace a Viair. They do not list the flow rate (cfm) but it can only run for 5 minutes then rest 5.... which is VERY feeble performance. Good enough to top up a small bike tire, or maybe a car tire by a few psi. Not good enough to pump up a nearly flat Ollie or truck tire, for that you need at least 2 cfm, unless you are prepared to wait a long time. You certainly could not blow out any water lines, or remove dust. If somebody can find the flow rate, please comment. I find it to be a little odd that it is not listed, even in the operating manual..... John Davies Spokane WA Edited May 6, 2020 by John E Davies "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II NARV (Not An RV) Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 33" LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) If you want a pretty decent pump with a very high flow rate and not pay for a larger Viair, consider this one. https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-2781-5-65-Universal-Compressor/dp/B004K25GMG https://www.fourwheeler.com/product-reviews/1306-4wd-smittybilt-2781-air-compressor/ John Davies Spokane WA Edited May 6, 2020 by John E Davies 1 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II NARV (Not An RV) Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 33" LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeysConchs Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 Great feedback and suggestion. Thanks 1 2020 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. LE2 hull# 344. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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