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03-26-2012, 04:17 PM
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Stabilizer Jacks
I knew I had another question :-)
SOmeone mentioned using a drill with an attachment on the end to raise and lower the manual stabilizer jacks on the ROO. I admit it is a bit of a pain to do it manually. Anyone done this? If so, what size is the attachment? DO you just keep a cordless drill in the camper?
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03-26-2012, 04:25 PM
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I used this in the days of my manual cranked stabilizer. Worked like a charm. 3/4" socket with 1/2" adapter
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03-26-2012, 04:43 PM
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Same here. Kept the drill and socket handy. Way faster and easier.
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03-26-2012, 05:24 PM
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3/4" socket. I just cut off the end of an old stabilizer jack. You could also use a six sided socket or buy a special one for $5 or $6 from your dealer. One of the biggest time savers there is. Very popular tool for anyone with manual stabs.
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03-26-2012, 05:29 PM
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Excellent, thank you!!!
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03-26-2012, 09:21 PM
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I use a 3/8 in drive, 12 inch extension, that I cut the female end off, and a swivel, plus a socket on the end to raise and lower my stabilizers. You don't have to bend over that much when you use it. The extension fits into my Dewalt drill motor.
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03-26-2012, 09:25 PM
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A cordless drill works great just be sure it has enough amps. I have used a Sears 19.2 cordless drill for years
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03-26-2012, 09:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark and Linda
I use a 3/8 in drive, 12 inch extension, that I cut the female end off, and a swivel, plus a socket on the end to raise and lower my stabilizers. You don't have to bend over that much when you use it. The extension fits into my Dewalt drill motor.
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Photo of mine:
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03-26-2012, 09:43 PM
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Once you start doing this, you may get looks of amazement from fellow campers who haven't yet seen it.
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03-26-2012, 09:59 PM
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My attachment saves time for me. I keep my drill motor in the right front stowage area...start there and work around the stabilizers.
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03-26-2012, 10:19 PM
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I have the "old style"? Bal jacks that the end of the crank handle looks like a 3/8 male end. I haven't found any kind of drill adapter for them. Anyone know where I could find one? And there is about a 4 in. long tube it has to fit into
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03-27-2012, 01:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cootr68
I have the "old style"? Bal jacks that the end of the crank handle looks like a 3/8 male end. I haven't found any kind of drill adapter for them. Anyone know where I could find one? And there is about a 4 in. long tube it has to fit into
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What about one of those big Gator Grip sockets?
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03-27-2012, 07:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rod Johnson
What about one of those big Gator Grip sockets?
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That mite work if I can get one that will fit in the tube. And find an drill extension long enough. Good idea thanks!!
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03-27-2012, 07:16 AM
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If you have the old style with the hole, instead of the hex nut end, I used a 1/4" Allen wrench in my drill to raise and lower them.
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03-27-2012, 07:47 AM
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I just went out and looked at it again. The gatorgrip won't work its female at the jack. The handle end is square like a ratchet extension.
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03-27-2012, 07:49 AM
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A picture or pictures would sure help.
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03-27-2012, 07:56 AM
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03-27-2012, 08:01 AM
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Looks like you could buy an extension (3/8, 1/2 whatever) and cut the tail off, then chuck it into your drill. Would that not work?
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03-27-2012, 08:09 AM
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Ya if it will fit in the chuck. Don't have drill and extension handy at the moment hopefully it will fit in the chuck and won't have to buy a bigger drill. Thanks.
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03-27-2012, 08:11 AM
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I started out using a 19.2v screw gun but the twisting hurt my wrists then I bought a 24v impact no more twisting work lot better than my screw gun
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