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05-02-2013, 05:37 AM
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Scissors Jack request
Picking up new TT in a week with a follow on trip, Premier 31bhpr, does anyone know the socket size needed for the 4 scissor jack stands, I have a cordless drill and am packing the essentials for the trip. Thanks in advance
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05-02-2013, 05:41 AM
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I believe you may find that the directions may say to not use a drill or impact wrench on those jacks. I will check mine later but there is a tag on each jack that has warnings.
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05-02-2013, 06:00 AM
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Mine requires a 3/4" socket
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05-02-2013, 06:07 AM
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I will wait and see then thank you very much
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05-02-2013, 06:37 AM
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Keep in mind that this is on a 2006 Sunline.
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05-02-2013, 07:00 AM
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05-02-2013, 07:04 AM
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I use a 3/4" and my Dewalt 18v drill. There is a big difference between a battery powered drill and an impact wrench. You should never attempt to lift the trailer with a stabilizer jack.
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05-02-2013, 12:09 PM
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Use poor folks who don't have electric jacks use a electric drill. Boy I'm getting electric jacks on our new Cougar.
I like to camp not sweat!!!
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05-02-2013, 02:23 PM
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3/4" here.
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05-02-2013, 02:41 PM
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And then there are really poor folks like us who don't have a spare 18V drill to raise and lower the manual jacks.  I always thought that manual jacks were exactly that....you had to do it manually. 
Sweat? It takes less than 30 secs to either raise or lower 2 jacks by hand and less than 20 to do it with a drill.
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05-02-2013, 04:10 PM
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I don't use a spare 18V drill. I bought a Ryobi or some other cheaper brand 9V. It's good for a couple rounds of camping before recharging.
Festus, it takes me about five times as long manually as with the drill. Totally worth the money. Especially down south where it's warmer.
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05-02-2013, 04:56 PM
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Scott -
Having never worked in your southern heat, I'm sure it must be very taxing on one's stamina. If I ever get down your way, I'll be sure to invest in a cheap drill. Thanks for the heads up.
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05-02-2013, 06:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Festus2
And then there are really poor folks like us who don't have a spare 18V drill to raise and lower the manual jacks. I always thought that manual jacks were exactly that....you had to do it manually.
Sweat? It takes less than 30 secs to either raise or lower 2 jacks by hand and less than 20 to do it with a drill. |
Wait till you come south and its a 105 in the shade with 85% humidity and you'll wish you had that drill
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05-07-2013, 10:51 PM
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Cordless drill is the only way to go!
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05-08-2013, 02:14 AM
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You have to look at the bigger picture. My DW is my camp set-up and tear-down helper. She usually works the stabilizers. To make it easier for HER, we bought a DeWalt cordless drill. And, when we aren't camping, she lets me use her drill in the shop!
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05-08-2013, 02:48 AM
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I used to use an electric impact, but because it was very quick and had a lot of torque, I bought a cordless drill to use instead. I still carry the impact just in case I need to make a pit stop ( tire change ) while in route. I should have considered an angle driver though, I could have used it on my X Chocks.
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05-08-2013, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Festus2
Scott -
Having never worked in your southern heat, I'm sure it must be very taxing on one's stamina. If I ever get down your way, I'll be sure to invest in a cheap drill. Thanks for the heads up.
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Don't have to go that far. Come up to the interior in August and I will lend you my drill.
18V Ryobi from HD. I have an angle drill simply because I need it for where I store my trailer.
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05-08-2013, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Javi
Wait till you come south and its a 105 in the shade with 85% humidity and you'll wish you had that drill
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See Festus. At least the Okanagan is a dry heat.
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05-08-2013, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
See Festus. At least the Okanagan is a dry heat.
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I might send him mine as I'm working on changing to a Lippert system for the new trailer... push a button is easier than bending over with the drill
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05-08-2013, 10:05 AM
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3/4" and I use an 18 v Dewalt drill/driver everytime. Set it on medium and as soon as it touches ground let off the trigger... I never try to lift the trailer more than a 1/2", the scissors just aren't made for lifting a lot of weight... same with retreiving... lickety-split!
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