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08-11-2015, 11:11 AM
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Stabilizer jacks
Was thinking about buying whatever is necessary to lower stabilizer jacks via cordless drill instead of hand cranking. Since these are not hexagonal bolts... Is it not a trick I can take advantage of?? I'm not the weakest person in the world but I could not lower these jacks to save my life!
2007 23b
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08-11-2015, 11:12 AM
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This picture might show it better...
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08-11-2015, 11:26 AM
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You could buy an extra crank handle and have it modified so you could use it with and impact driver or if the jacks are removable take them to a weld shop and have nuts welded on the end of the threaded rod
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08-11-2015, 12:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SomersIsles
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I'm not the weakest person in the world but I could not lower these jacks to save my life!
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My 7 year old daughter can crank down the jacks on my 23B.
Sounds like your's our frozen with rust due to improper lubrication/use.
Get yourself some penetrating oil (or make some... 50/50 dextron/mercron ATF fluid & acetone) and give it a good soaking.
Make sure you keep them lubed once you get them free.
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08-11-2015, 12:38 PM
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I use a dry lube to keep road dirt from sticking but anything is better than nothing..
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08-11-2015, 12:44 PM
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I agree with the other posters that the screws and joints need some serious lubrication.
It would not be any kind of a big deal to weld a hex nut to the end of the screws. Or find and modify a ratchet socket to fit what you've got.
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08-11-2015, 08:23 PM
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Lubed it up and it finally broke free! Thanks for the tips. I'll look into welding a hex nut at some point. It's much easier to turn than I thought so maybe I don't need to get the welding done so soon.
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08-12-2015, 06:37 AM
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I hate to say this but it drives me nuts when people use impact drivers to raise and lower the jacks. It is sooooooo loud and obnoxious. My opinion - use your muscles as long as you are able. If you have a disability, or an issue that means you shouldn't do it manually I completely understand but can you use a quieter drill? 
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08-12-2015, 06:46 AM
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Easy, Chuck. The drill really helps us older guys out, and it's a whole lot faster.
Happy RVing,
Jeff
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08-12-2015, 06:50 AM
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Like I said if you really need to use it - I understand. I have a wife with disabilities so believe me I understand the need to use things to make life easier. The noise of the impact is just like nails on a chalkboard to me.
Why rush, your camping.
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08-12-2015, 06:54 AM
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Do you have to use a impact wrench. Mine are just snugged up till tight. Seems like it could be set to disable the impact function and not be so noisy.
Mine are electric so I'm real quiet.
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08-13-2015, 04:25 PM
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When I level my trailer, I leave the tongue a bit lower than I want it. After snugging up the leveling jacks with the crank handle, I then raise the tongue with the tongue jack 'till the trailer is level. No bull work!
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