I'm going camping, no outlets what do other campers use to inflate bed?
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You can get an inverter that allows you to plug in to your 12v adapter in your vehicle - you then plug the bed into the inverter and inflate.
1593097
There are beds that can be inflated with a foot pump. The last two Aerobeds that I purchased have failed. Do not buy one
839251
I simply plugged it into the electrical outlet at my camp site and pressed the button. It inflated very quickly and stayed inflated. I then did the same, in reverse, to deflate.
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I haven't done it, but I am pretty confident you can use an air mattress pump or something similar. However they are really easy to blow up, easier than it looks, not a lot of air. They are a great buy, super cheap fun!
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Hi I bought mine just before a camping trip --It inflates with the separate air blower that takes 4 D size battery's --I had one that had the pump built in and it would go soft halfway through the nite --Enjoy ---Rog
2220645
I use an old hand pump you can buy anywhere to inflate like an air mattress. That or an air compressor. I have used it 5 weekends now, still going strong. Love it.
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I bought this bed for a camping trip, I was so glad I checked it out before my camping trip because you must plug it into an electrical outlet to pump it up. I thought it took batteries but it does not. I was angry about this because the store I bought it from had it with camping equipment. This bed is only good to use in the home so now I have a spare mattress for company.
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Anything that blows air, even a hair dryer. I've been camping in below-freezing weather for several days so I used the built in pump when it deflated a bit. Works great and would find carting around an extra pump a wast of time, space, and energy.
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Bed should be at room temperature before inflating or it may cause air leaks. Time to fully inflate is approximately 4 minutes. Turn dial on pump to "inflate" position. Bed will inflate hands free. When desired firmness is reached, turn dial to neutral position. To deflate, turn dial to deflate. Once excess air is released, turn dial to neutral position. Store bed in temp. Above 50 degrees.
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We use an air compressor. An electric pump (like the ones in the aero beds) would probably work too.
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This pump requires a cigarette lighter-type 12VDC power receptacle. We take a portable "jump starter" when camping and use it to power the inflator when blowing up the airbeds. If you are going to use it strictly in the home, I would grab an 120VAC version like the one at this link. http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-120V-Electric-Quick-Colors/dp/B0009PURX6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395443584&sr=1-2&keywords=120v+air+pump
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We just blew it up with lip power! If you wanted to use a pump, I would suggest the type used to inflate air mattresses. just leave inflated and hang at end of tub to store. The included suction cup hook is too weak to hold tub,Replaced it with a better hook that works well.
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Yeah I used an air mattress pump. It really isn't a lot of air. You can blow it up with your mouth in about ten minutes. It's super easy.
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Mattress has small "beach ball " inlet inside larger "dump valve" like those found on inflatable rafts . Matttress has about 1000 times the volume of a bike tire . Try a raft pump . I use a 12V raft pump in my Van . Hope this helps .
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I purchased a Coleman 120v Electric Quickpump, it was $20 at Menards. You can also find them in sporting goods stores and maybe Walmart. They are great for inflating airbeds, water floating toys, and work good for these pools. I have purchased a battery operated one but don't recommend as the air flow is not as strong, plug in ones are best.
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A bike pump is normally used, or any air mattress can be used as well, but in an emergency you can also blow it up by breathing into it...it may take longer but it works fine.Great product and we still use if a lot.
1350852
I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.
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We use the pump for the inflatable bed to blow it up. The mattress does not come with a pump..