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08-08-2015, 08:21 PM
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Drill operated tongue jack
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08-08-2015, 09:06 PM
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Drill operated tongue jack
Have you actually raised the tongue using a portable drill?
If so, that's one creative fix.
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08-08-2015, 11:38 PM
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I did, worked great!
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08-09-2015, 05:13 AM
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I did something similar. You will find it convenient and much faster than a manual or electric tongue jack. Just be sure to slow down near the top and lower limits.
In my case I bought a top wind tongue jack and removed the handle and replaced it with a coupler nut with a 3/4" inch hex that I drilled out the threads to fit on the 1/2" diameter shaft. I also cross drilled the hex nut for the original handle mount bolt. I now use my drill for the tongue jack, Propride bar jacks and stabilizer jacks. Makes set up and take down quick.
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08-09-2015, 07:55 AM
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I saw yours a while back, that's why I gave it a try on mine. slightly different with the same intention.
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08-09-2015, 02:47 PM
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Very cool.
If you're concerned about the welding job, grab your grinder and dress it up.
I find my 4" cut off grinder to be my friend when MIG welding!
Enjoy.
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08-09-2015, 05:06 PM
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I like that it looks like my first attempt, if I get more practice I'll clean it up.
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08-12-2015, 12:29 PM
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I would love to do this for my husband as a surprise. I was thinking about a power jack but this makes more sense in our situation How powerful does the drill/driver need to be? I would like to be able to use this on the jack and the stabilizers. Our trailer is about 5500 pounds. Thanks!
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08-12-2015, 01:28 PM
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I use a Milwaukee brushless with 725 in-lb of torque so not a problem. Not sure what the minimum requirement is but I suspect a brand name 18v would work.
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08-12-2015, 08:37 PM
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Just make sure that you charge your cordless batteries before you go
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08-13-2015, 06:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jujustad
I would love to do this for my husband as a surprise. I was thinking about a power jack but this makes more sense in our situation How powerful does the drill/driver need to be? I would like to be able to use this on the jack and the stabilizers. Our trailer is about 5500 pounds. Thanks!
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I use an 18v Milwaukee cordless drill driver. Trailer is 6200lbs dry. No problems yet. Yes, make sure battery is charged. I use the same driver that I use for the scissor jacks.
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08-13-2015, 02:11 PM
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umm so as i understand it you had a 200.00 jack that runs off the battery on the camper and or truck that already raises and lowers the tongue with the press of a button.
and instead you now have an old jack with a bolt welded on it that relies on a 200.00 battery powered drill who's battery could go dead leaving the only option to put a wrench on it and crank by hand manually?
Brilliant!
I get that your trying to save money, but it seems $200.00 is a small investment for that piece of hardware that in my opinion saves a lot of time and frustration.
but whatever floats your boat i guess..
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08-15-2015, 01:10 PM
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No,I had a regular jack, bought the $200 one, decided to modify my existing one, and returned the one I had just bought for $200. Already had the drill for the scissor lift, so the whole thing cost me less than $5
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08-16-2015, 04:10 AM
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Yep, it helps to read all the posts carefully! Anyway, KSH, good job. AND, I'll also compliment you on your "glob weld." Most first timers wouldn't be able to send a picture of their product because it simply wouldn't hold together that long.
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08-16-2015, 10:06 AM
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Haha, that I figure that glob will hold together long after it breaks somewhere else
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08-17-2015, 09:19 AM
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thanks for the info
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