Im not gonna shoot you down becuase i had a three gallon tank at one time. I know how bad it sucks I remember it would only air my truck up like 1/4 of the way up when the tank was all hte way full. The first thing i would do is either buy a 5 gallon tank or get a nine gallon tank like i have and 9 gallon or w/e size you think you need anything 5 and up should give you some play time. Another trick i used to use when i only had the three gallon tank was the only play with like the front or left or right one at a time until i got my edc and 9 gallon. One more thing once you you get another tank would be another compressor.