AirHaven Air Valves & Pump Guide - DAYLODGE® GEAR

AirHaven Air Valves & Pump Guide

How to Inflate Your AirHaven

Your AirHaven is designed to inflate quickly using a  high-volume, low-pressure air pump—the same type of pump commonly used for stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), rafts, and other inflatable gear.

Important: AirHaven awnings do not use a high-pressure pump. Too much pressure can damage or burst the air chambers. Inflate to 8 PSI MAX. 


2026 AirHaven: HR Valves

All 2026 AirHaven awnings use HR valves.

For 2026 models, look for a pump with an adapter that fits the  HR valve.

View 2026 HR Valve Image

View HR Valve Adapter

Pump recommendations

We recommend a  high-volume pump with a pressure of approximately 8 PSI. High volume air pumps often have max pressure of 16-22 PSI. We recommend electric pumps that have a max pressure setting. Just set to 8 PSI and inflate. 

These are good examples:

What to look for

When choosing another pump, look for:

  • High volume / high airflow
  • Low maximum pressure
  • SUP, raft, inflatable boat, or similar applications
  • A compatible HR-valve adapter
  • An automatic shutoff is helpful, but not required

Do not choose a pump simply because it has a high PSI rating. High-pressure pumps can overinflate the AirHaven if used incorrectly.


⚠️ High-Pressure Pumps

Some high-pressure pumps can work with the AirHaven  when the correct adapter is used, but use extreme caution. A pressure regulator must be used. 

A pump capable of significantly more than 8 PSI can generate enough pressure to  overinflate and potentially damage or burst the awning.

Never leave a high-pressure pump unattended while inflating your AirHaven.


2025 & Earlier AirHaven: Boston Valves

2025 and earlier AirHaven models use Boston valves.

These models require a different pump adapter/fitting.

The Boston-valve adapter shown below has been  discontinued and is not used with the 2026 AirHaven.

2026 AirHaven models use HR valves instead.


Valve & Adapter Reference

2026 HR Valve

View 2026 HR Valve Image

View HR Valve Adapter

2025 & Earlier Boston Valve Adapter

View Boston Valve Adapter

View 2025 Valve

View Required Fitting


Quick Reference

AirHaven Model Valve Recommended Pump
2026 AirHaven HR Valve High-volume, low-pressure pump
2025 & Earlier Boston Valve High-volume pump with Boston adapter

The simple rule

AirHaven = volume, not pressure.

Use a pump designed for  SUPs, rafts, or similar inflatable gear, and make sure you have the correct adapter for your AirHaven's valve.