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11-21-2020, 06:28 AM
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Power Ratchet for emergency slide use
Anybody carry a cordless power ratchet for... use to move your main slides in-case of a motor/elec failure? I have a cutout underneath for access to the 5/8 nut for emergency use. (There is no thru frame access)
slide is lippert rack/pin 2x2
if anyone has any suggestions, lay it on me.
(I have one, but it's only rated at 40# of torque and isn't enough to turn the motor)
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11-21-2020, 06:48 AM
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You didn't give any information about your rig; - For emergency operation of our 3 cable actuated slide outs we use a normal cordless drill for operation of the overhead motors at each slide. For an alternative, we can also use the following procedure.
- For emergency operation of our hydraulic Level-Up system, I use the onboard generator and a 3/8" electric drill motor. My setup requires a 90" angle gear to reach the end of the motor, so I have two of those on hand. We do this because it takes thousands of revolutions (seems like, but probably a gross exaggeration) to move the rams very far and there are 6 rams.
- You should be able to find one of the newer 20V cordless devices that has the torque to turn the motor.
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11-21-2020, 06:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum : wlcm:
You’ll find most most cordless drills don’t have the torque needed and using one with enough would probably involve an impact gun. A socket on a decent length ratchet works good (BTDT) and is much easier to carry. I’m not so sure I want my gearbox getting “hammered” with an impact anyway.
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11-21-2020, 06:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Welcome to the forum : wlcm:
You’ll find most most cordless drills don’t have the torque needed and using one with enough would probably involve an impact gun. A socket on a decent length ratchet works good (BTDT) and is much easier to carry. I’m not so sure I want my gearbox getting “hammered” with an impact anyway.
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I agree on the impact. I was hoping a variable speed ratchet would work best. like the first person to respond said..... it's thousands of revolutions.
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11-21-2020, 07:05 AM
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Sorry if my first post was misleading - I too would not want to use an impact driver on the electric motors. What I was trying to point out is that modern cordless tools have the ability to generate a lot of torque (LIKE an impact). So you should be able to find a cordless DRILL or other device that will have the strength to do the work. Good luck on your search.
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11-21-2020, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LewisB
Sorry if my first post was misleading - I too would not want to use an impact driver on the electric motors. What I was trying to point out is that modern cordless tools have the ability to generate a lot of torque (LIKE an impact). So you should be able to find a cordless DRILL or other device that will have the strength to do the work. Good luck on your search.
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I know on my 20V Dewalt drill if it's set in drill mode (max torgue) it will feel like it's going to break your wrist if it locks up.
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11-21-2020, 09:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
I know on my 20V Dewalt drill if it's set in drill mode (max torgue) it will feel like it's going to break your wrist if it locks up.
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Same with my RIDGID 18V drill. On low speed, it'll twist out of your hand if it binds and you don't have the "accessory handle" on it. It's a "two handed drill" on "max torque".
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11-21-2020, 10:11 AM
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I don't have a cable slide and couldn't get a drill into position (LACK OF CLEARANCE) to manually retract or open my slide. I carry the appropriate hand tools and pray I never have to get under the frame to do the job. I have no hole in the side of the camper to insert a long reach extension type tool; frame blocks that strategy. I recommend the OP put together a signature with year, make and model for his camper AND towing vehicle so his requests for info would have a bit of context. This can be done by clicking on the UserCP button at the top/left of each page and finding the signature button.
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