towable pump- please don't hate me :)

[sandm]

we have found here in sin city that finding people that regularly want to go to surf is a challenge. that said we have several people that want to go boating but surfing just isn't their bag as they struggle to get up and don't enjoy it and no way skiing/wakeboarding will be happening.
to ensure we have enough activities for a day on the water, considering picking up a tube again. having other activities to do ensures that anyone we take have a great time just like we do surfing....

I liked the tube we had many years ago and will be picking up the same one so don't need recommendations on that but pumps were always a source of frustration. NOT interested in a manual pump so for those of you that do whip out a tube occasionally or regularly, is there an electric pump out there that won't break the bank that you have had good luck with?

zips up my flamesuit for even posting something to do with the dreaded tubing activity but we really want to be good hosts on the water and getting new and more people to go means more surfing days for us.. a win/win in my book :)

I have been intrigued with vegas in that mead is such a HUGE body of water that we never have trouble finding nice water on but finding people here that want to hit the lake is a major challenge. people either tried it and don't enjoy the lake, have their own boats already or have a crew they go with. it's the hardest area we have ever lived to find 3rds to go. those of you with kids have it lucky to always have 3rds to go :)
a chunk of this area leaves their house, goes to work/school/errands, come home, close the garage door and never see them again until they leave. a far cry from WI bbq-ing in our garage/driveway and all the neighbors out doing the same thing.
tia.

[RUGER761]

We have great luck with this pump, simple, good price, use it on multiple sizes of openings, and deflates. Helpful tip though, get a piece of string and tie it to each adapter then tie the string to the handle as the adapters don't float :p


https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-12-Volt-QuickPump-Colors-Vary/dp/B0009PUQEG/ref=sr_1_27?dchild=1&keywords=coleman+tube+pump&qid=1610569800&sr=8-27

[Prospersigman]

I much prefer the ones that connect to your battery to power up.

We use this one and it is way better than the cigarette powered portable pumps.

https://www.amazon.com/Airhead-High-Pressure-Yellow-AHP-12HP/dp/B000OF92KA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[Zog]

The HO Sports one is amazing! It also attaches to the battery terminals but is so fast, we are actually willing to pump up the tube when the kids want to go for a spin. Plus, all the attachments are connected to the end of the hose by string so you won't lose them.

https://www.amazon.com/HO-Sports-High-Tube-Pump/dp/B0064FP8HU

[Guppydriver]

Is there a ban/block feature on this forum?

sandm is dead to me.


:)

[sandm]

thanks guys. never had one that clipped to the battery. have to think about that one as it looks like they are much more robust BUT my batteries are a PITA to get to.
a longer fill hose and I'd mount it permanently but 2ft hose isn't going to go far. maybe another winter project will be to add some pos/neg nubs somewhere to make it easier to hook to the battery.
28 amps is no joke tho if that's what it draws... serious current...

had the cig lighter ones in the past and remember one year going thru 3 of them. some are cheap junk.

[sandm]

Is there a ban/block feature on this forum?

sandm is dead to me.


:)

haha. don't worry. mead is big enough for both of us :) trust me I HATE being that guy but we are courteous boaters so we'll always find crappy water to run this in and save the glass/coves for ski/boarders...

[Guppydriver]

haha. don't worry. mead is big enough for both of us :) trust me I HATE being that guy but we are courteous boaters so we'll always find crappy water to run this in and save the glass/coves for ski/boarders...


I'm that guy too brother...

I can one up you....

When no one is watching...I listen to Taylor Swift.

[SONIC]

Hell, tubing is more fun than surfing and if you disagree you're old :)
Nothing quite like putting the madman behind the wheel and holding on while actively trying to be killed on a tube lolol

I've got a little rechargable pump that works ok, not quite fast enough but it takes up no room and lives in the glovebox. Ran a while season on a charge, but we only tube 5 or 6 times a season probably

[Isaguel]

Dude, we tube and we love it. Kids of all ages and adults. Try holding onto your beer while the wife is whipping you around at 30+mph.
I pull 5 kids in 5 tubes and whip them around and they love it. They can go for hours. It all depends on how you tube. We often see pontoons and fishing boats pulling a tube on a straight line, boring. You wanna know what real rubbing is like, tube with us. Just make sure you're not working the next day.
As for pumps, don't even bother with those plug in pumps. Get this:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/1bf206297e51d79c722fdfebbc501015.jpg

I use a5 amp battery and it'll last a few trips. That's filling multiple tubes a few times. It'll fill a 2 person tube in mere seconds. Take the plug fully out and use the wide tip top get air in fast, then put the plug in with the 1 way valve and finish filling it. It's slower with the valve so I just use it to top it off. No cables. You'll never use another pump again. DeWalt is the only one that has the tips for filling floatables. Look on Amazon.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/edbdcbf25d9d8b9c3481342a7380babd.jpg


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[Josh828]

I use a Milwaukee m18 vacuum, The hose size is almost the same as most pumps and you can just switch the hose to the exhaust side and inflate tubes super quick. Also obviously works great to deflate them however the biggest pro is the fact its actually a wet/dry VACUUM! Also being battery powered it stores anywhere in the boat no cords to deal with, the hose is stored inside itself and the battery will last forever using it for cleaning or pumping up tubes

[Isaguel]

ANd here it is.
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCE100B-Compact-Jobsite-Blower/dp/B016NZGL9O/ref=sr_1_40?dchild=1&keywords=dewalt+cordless+tools&qid=1610582134&sr=8-40

You can often get it for less than 90$. A little more expensive than your plug in but worth every penny in convenience and time saved filling.
Even though it does not show it in the picture, it comes with the inflatables tip.

[Josh828]

Dude, we tube and we love it. Kids of all ages and adults. Try holding onto your beer while the wife is whipping you around at 30+mph.
I pull 5 kids in 5 tubes and whip them around and they love it. They can go for hours. It all depends on how you tube. We often see pontoons and fishing boats pulling a tube on a straight line, boring. You wanna know what real rubbing is like, tube with us. Just make sure you're not working the next day.
As for pumps, don't even bother with those plug in pumps. Get this:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/1bf206297e51d79c722fdfebbc501015.jpg

I use a5 amp battery and it'll last a few trips. That's filling multiple tubes a few times. It'll fill a 2 person tube in mere seconds. Take the plug fully out and use the wide tip top get air in fast, then put the plug in with the 1 way valve and finish filling it. It's slower with the valve so I just use it to top it off. No cables. You'll never use another pump again. DeWalt is the only one that has the tips for filling floatables. Look on Amazon.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/edbdcbf25d9d8b9c3481342a7380babd.jpg


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Wow beat me to it haha nice to see dewalt makes a purpose pump, however i wouldnt dare have a yellow tool in my truck haha

[larry_arizona]

And all the closet tubers appear.......lol

I won’t personally tow a tuber, but I totally understand the family fun and the anyone can do it aspect.

Tubers>jet skis>fast boat guy


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[csm]

I much prefer the ones that connect to your battery to power up.

We use this one and it is way better than the cigarette powered portable pumps.

https://www.amazon.com/Airhead-High-Pressure-Yellow-AHP-12HP/dp/B000OF92KA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

We use this one too. I wouldn’t use a cigarette lighter pump again after using this one. We have one of the mission pads and it blows it up super fast.


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[SONIC]

And all the closet tubers appear.......lol

I won’t personally tow a tuber, but I totally understand the family fun and the anyone can do it aspect.

Tubers>jet skis>fast boat guy


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Out of curiosity, why not?
Assuming you're not being a dumbass and ruining other people's fun what's your objection?
I've never understood the "I'd never in a million years allow a tube behind MY boat" guys

[larry_arizona]

Out of curiosity, why not?
Assuming you're not being a dumbass and ruining other people's fun what's your objection?
I've never understood the "I'd never in a million years allow a tube behind MY boat" guys

Very simple answers...

1) my family doesn’t enjoy tubing.
2) I don’t want to lug around the tube for guests.


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[SONIC]

Gotcha lol valid reasons.

It's just so funny to me when people get all up in arms about someone pulling a tube with a wake boat.

[larry_arizona]

Like I said, I understand the family fun. Towed my son and nephews a 1000x years ago.

I had back surgery 11 years ago, so zero interest in getting tube thrashed.....lol

My son is all about wakeboarding and surfing now.


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[996scott]

We tubed for years when our kids were young. Kids love nothing more than getting out on the tube and telling me there was no way I would be able to flip them off. Those were good days for sure but man we had more than a few kids come out of the water pretty terrified. The thing i HATED about tubing was hauling it around and it taking up so much space.

[Ralphy]

We've actually tubed quite a bit when kids were little. Just get the $20 Coleman. Unless you pull kids, everyone will be bored with the tube after 1 day. And then you teach them to surf LOL

[sandm]

My son is all about wakeboarding and surfing now.


not sure how old your son is but when girls are involved, what a GREAT way to put him next to a chick in a 2-up tube and "accidentally" cop a feel while being tossed around on the water. but I get it....


now the dewalt thing is intriguing. I have a ton of dewalt stuff and just picked up another set of 20volt tools. great excuse to get a blower as well.
you guys have given me a few to think about....

[larry_arizona]

18 next month lol


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[ae74_tx]

We have used one that clamps to the battery and it works great. We tube quite a bit on the lake. The kids like the idea of them and all of their friends tubing at the same time so they don't have to take turns. We will get 7 kids tubing at the same time towing 2 tubes. We have our first inboard on order and I'm hoping we can talk the kids into doing some surfing and boarding in addition to their tubing fun.

[MJHSupra]

When I ask the kids if they want to wake board, surf, or tube, they all want to board and listen to loud music. Cool with me.

They get a kick out of me letting them play their play lists while they take their sets. In fact, they plan out those lists even before even getting on the boat. So yea, there can be some Taylor Swift tunes coming from my boat.

There is one little guy that is scared to get hurt, so he wants the tube. I go easy on that. Most of the time the tubes sit in the garage.



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[Tommy2slow]

That Dewalt piece looks legit. I have the Coleman pump and for the twice a year that we fill the tube it works fine. If you are filling tubes often the Dewalt might be worth the expense, if you’re like me and it is only for backup, the Coleman will do the job. That Dewalt pump would also come in handy get a campfire, grill or smoker up to temp in seconds ��!

[arsnlgunnr]

We use this one for tubes and an iSUP. Pumps up the tubes fast and you can set the desired psi and it will shut off automatically. Also has a deflate connection so you don’t have to lay on the tube to get all the air out. Plugs in to the 12v outlet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THVLZ16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_95caGbFTK754N

We’ve had some of our best tube pulls using a Big Mable with a bungee rope behind wake boats.

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[rockymtnsurfer]

We carry two of these, and save the receipt

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Quick-Fill-DC-12V-Electric-Pump-Black-4-9-x-5-6-x-5-6-6-5A-78W/660539663

Always have two on board...they are small....if one breaks, you have another. Go to Wally World with the receipt and return the broken one for a new one and you have two again.

[Pnut80]

Dude, we tube and we love it. Kids of all ages and adults. Try holding onto your beer while the wife is whipping you around at 30+mph.
I pull 5 kids in 5 tubes and whip them around and they love it. They can go for hours. It all depends on how you tube. We often see pontoons and fishing boats pulling a tube on a straight line, boring. You wanna know what real rubbing is like, tube with us. Just make sure you're not working the next day.
As for pumps, don't even bother with those plug in pumps. Get this:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/1bf206297e51d79c722fdfebbc501015.jpg

I use a5 amp battery and it'll last a few trips. That's filling multiple tubes a few times. It'll fill a 2 person tube in mere seconds. Take the plug fully out and use the wide tip top get air in fast, then put the plug in with the 1 way valve and finish filling it. It's slower with the valve so I just use it to top it off. No cables. You'll never use another pump again. DeWalt is the only one that has the tips for filling floatables. Look on Amazon.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210114/edbdcbf25d9d8b9c3481342a7380babd.jpg


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Where did you get the Adapters for the Dewalt Blower?

[bergermaister]

SandM.... :sad:

Not that I have any room to talk. We typically get/destroy the 3 person HO tubes from Costco which include a pump that works as good or better than most. The thing I like (as I have 3-4 of them floating around now) is that the newer ones have a 12-15ft cord with the cig lighter plug. Makes it way easier to reach to top off the tube, finish it up while on the platform, etc.

I tried the Connelly Tube Gun and while it seemed like it would be the ticket, nice and compact, it was a piece of crap. Barely made a wind. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/connelly-tube-gun-towable-tube-20cnyutbgnnfltrxxwsr/20cnyutbgnnfltrxxwsr?recid=product_PageElement_pro ductlanding_rr_7_37744_&rrec=true

https://dks.scene7.com/is/image/GolfGalaxy/20CNYUTBGNNFLTRXXWSR?qlt=70&wid=1100&fmt=pjpeg

[New Guy]

a far cry from WI bbq-ing in our garage/driveway and all the neighbors out doing the same thing.
tia.

This made me smile! Hope all is well Scott!

[Isaguel]

Where did you get the Adapters for the Dewalt Blower?

It comes with it. It may not show it in the pics on the website but they're included. There are several mfgr's that make almost the same blower but only Dewalt offers the inflatables tip. My buddy has a milwaukee and we looked everywhere for the tips for his but Mil doesn't make them. I have many other dewalt lithium 20v tools so this worked great for me. I usually have two 5 amp batteries in the boat but have never had to use the second one.