[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by fg1234567892000

The hose I used had just a straight steel end. (for example see: http://www.northerntool.com/images/prod ... 711_lg.jpg)

Yes, and that is exactly what I said to NOT use.
Those are common at truck stops; they are NOT common where trucks don't go.

You need one that looks like a large marble with one side flat (where the air valve is).
They call it an "air chuck".