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07-09-2015, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Miramichi, NB
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Putting the Scissor Jacks Up and Down: Is this thing a Secret?
I'd like to have a dollar for every time I've cranked a scissor jack up and down manually in extremely hot weather when setting up a trailer. Stop doing it by hand and get an attachment that works with your rechargeable electric drill. I bought the Camco 57363:
Camco 57363 Leveling Scissor Jack Socket, Leveling & Stabilization - Amazon Canada
For about $300 you can buy an electric jack also. This and the drill attachment above make setup so much easier. If you decide to get an electric jack buy one with a remote. That way you can set a level inside of the trailer and remotely level it. 
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07-10-2015, 06:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Brookings
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When I had manual jacks I just used an extension for my battery operated drill with a 3/4" socket that I had at home.
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07-10-2015, 07:07 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Vermont
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaulsen
When I had manual jacks I just used an extension for my battery operated drill with a 3/4" socket that I had at home.
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Next to the power jack for the tongue the best accessory I ever bought. 
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07-10-2015, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Stevens Point, WI
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Putting the scissor jacks up and down
I agree with what's been said, only I use a cheap corded Black and Decker drill to do mine. I plug an extension cord into the trailer's 110 outlet near the door, plug the drill into that, and then walk around the trailer doing the jacks. It probably takes less than a minute to do them. Just be careful when putting the jacks down to not try to level the trailer with them and, when taking them back up, to use a slower speed so as not to wrench the drill and your wrist when they've reached their traveling position!
You do know, don't you, that the trailer should be leveled first, before doing anything with the jacks!
Kent
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07-10-2015, 09:16 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 65
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Don't level with the scissor jacks! Level with wheel blocks (side to side) and with the tongue jack (front to back) and then lower the scissor jacks to just snug. Trying to lift the trailer with scissor jacks may damage the jacks or even bend the trailer frame !
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07-10-2015, 09:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Columbia Pa
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I bought one of these at the beginning of this year. $7 well spent!
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07-10-2015, 09:28 AM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
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I got two cranks with my trailers. I think one was for the manual bypass on the power tongue jack. I just cut the crank handle off of the longer one and chuck it in my drill.
Piece of cake.
tim
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07-10-2015, 09:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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When I had the manual jacks I did as most here bought the $7 extension stuck in my Battery operated drill and never looked back. Cheap improvement. Later RJD
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07-10-2015, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Columbia Pa
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I thought of the same thing but they only gave me one with my popup and the socket was cheaper than a new manual crank. Wanted to keep the manual just in case.
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07-10-2015, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Spring, Texas
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Keep the manual crank! During our last camp out, I managed to leave behind my cordless drill.
I had to dig out the manual crank. The good news is I put my 10 year old son to work! He enjoyed having a hand in that portion of the setup. He's used the drill to assist before - all monitored by me of course.
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07-10-2015, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Columbia Pa
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My girls had fun with it too for awhile but now have more fun with the drill. Just got to watch when it gets to top or bottom!
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07-10-2015, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Boise National Forest
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And I thought it was good exercise!
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07-10-2015, 03:13 PM
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RiderBloke
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: On the Road
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I find it quick and easy with the hand crank - in fact I've just finished parking it in my yard. Moving the equalizer bars is the hardest thing but so far my formerly dicky ticker hasn't carked out.
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07-10-2015, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Valley City, Utah
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Minister Riderbloke please translate dicky ticker hasn't carked.
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07-10-2015, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedStick
Keep the manual crank! During our last camp out, I managed to leave behind my cordless drill.
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Probably left behind with the smores, matches, ect...in the "do not leave behind essential pile" waiting to be loaded... 
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07-10-2015, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Orland Park, IL
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I just bought a 18V drill at Harbor Freight to keep in the camper for $20. I got tired of trying the remember to pack the drill from home. My wife gets upset when I tell her I forgot the drill and she has to manually lower the stabilizers!
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07-10-2015, 04:49 PM
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RiderBloke
Join Date: Jan 2014
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My heart (dicky ticker - means faulty heart) is still working OK (hasn't carked - died) despite 3 stents earlier this year.
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07-10-2015, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Beaver, PA
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I've had my son doing it for 3 years now. Not as cheap as a drill though.
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