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ChrisB1953

31/3/2015 at 7:55am
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Have recently bought a Bailey Approach 620 SE and on trying to check the tyre pressure before a trip found that our digital charger wasn't reaching the rear tyres so ordered an extension which inhibited the performance of the inflator! Have tried a foot pump which doesn't appear to be strong enough to inflate the tyres! Any recommendations please!

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31/3/2015 at 8:01am
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Track pump works well I find. Get a good one though.

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Can you fit crocodile clips and use the domestic battery in the caravan?

John Lock

31/3/2015 at 1:55pm
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Have you tried with the car engine running?

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Hi Chris
I have a Halfords Digital inflator and also have to use an extension 12v lead which works fine but it is a heavy duty cable about 3m long and I usually use it with the engine running as you get a slightly higher voltage to help.

motley

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Quote: Originally posted by Motobiman on 31/3/2015
Can you fit crocodile clips and use the domestic battery in the caravan?

It's a Motorhome.

wineciccio

31/3/2015 at 10:21pm
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a small compressor comes to mind, so you can check the pressure on your drive whenever you wish.

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tango55

01/4/2015 at 1:30am
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Quote: Originally posted by Wanderer on 31/3/2015Hi ChrisI have a Halfords Digital inflator and also have to use an extension 12v lead which works fine but it is a heavy duty cable about 3m long and I usually use it with the engine running as you get a slightly higher voltage to help.

I do exactly the same but the incorporated gauge isn't that accurate on my 12v Halfords inflator so I use a professional tyre pressure gauge which has a flexible hose which allows to gain access to the most awkward of places.

Draper Professional Tyre Pressure Gauge

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Quote: Originally posted by motley on 31/3/2015
Quote: Originally posted by Motobiman on 31/3/2015Can you fit crocodile clips and use the domestic battery in the caravan?

It's a Motorhome.

OK

The voltage drop should not be so great if the cable is a big enough cross section.

It may still be better to take the feed straigh of the battery instead of from the cigarette lighter socket......... and run the engine too.

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Quote: Originally posted by Motobiman on 01/4/2015

It may still be better to take the feed straigh of the battery instead of from the cigarette lighter socket......... and run the engine too.

Does that make a big difference? I have the same problem with my rear tyres.

ChrisB1953

01/4/2015 at 1:11pm
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Thank you all for your help. Our motorhome came with 4 different tyre psi readings but now corrected by our son in law who is a mechanic! Just need to sort it out for future trips!!

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