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08-26-2015, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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tire air valve extension
I lost the tire air valve extension I've been using for years on my RV-6. It always made servicing the tires a lot easier. It's about 5" long and eliminates having to remove part of the wheel fairing. Does anyone remember who sells them?
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08-26-2015, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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Haven't lost one yet... but will likely need one.
Who's selling these?
Thanks,
Rob
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08-26-2015, 11:52 AM
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08-26-2015, 12:04 PM
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08-26-2015, 12:06 PM
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I found them on the rack at Napa. Sorry no part number for you. watch out, some have an extra deep thread on them, I guess for use with heavy trucks or something.
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08-26-2015, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tampa (Wimauma actually)
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Inflator Tool is best
I agree with Reiley, the inflator tool is a superior solution. If you want the cheaper / simpler valve stem extensions you can get them at any truck stop or auto parts store.
If you get the inflator from Cleaveland you should also consider adding the nickel plated buttons to cover the hole in the pants and the nice little valve cap remover / replacer they sell for $14. Just do a search on their site for "tire inflation" and you'll see all these products.

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08-26-2015, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Aircraft Extras
If you want a simple, flexible, valve extension I like mine from Aircraft Extras. It has no fill valve or gauge built-in, but it's small enough to fit easily in your flight bag and it's low cost. It's rubberized and about 5" long. John
Last edited by jpowell13 : 08-26-2015 at 03:52 PM.
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08-27-2015, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Lexington, KY
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Originally Posted by tomkk
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I have this one. It has a Schrader valve at the end with a shaft down the center that is supposed to open the valve at the tire when depressed by inflator.....which it does not do. It is as if the shaft is just too short.
I also have the cap removal tool that you can buy with it. The cap removal tool does not fit over the hexagonal caps that are generally used in aviation.
I bought this combination set. http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Valve-.../#.Vd8i0E3luUk
Just a heads up!!
Johan
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08-27-2015, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Anacortes, WA
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Hole to fill tires
So, I'm just now finishing my wheel pants. Are you saying with these 2 tools, the removal tool and extension, you can put air in the RV tires without taking off the wheel pants? If so, what size and location hole do you recommend?
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08-27-2015, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sglynn
So, I'm just now finishing my wheel pants. Are you saying with these 2 tools, the removal tool and extension, you can put air in the RV tires without taking off the wheel pants? If so, what size and location hole do you recommend?
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3/4". You can buy a plug at most hardware stores if you don't want to leave the hole open
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