sunnyvalesmostwanted
edmonton
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stupid question...........but i am a newb 
are the rear stabilizers in most 5th wheels automatic, or do you have to lower them manually? I have a 2008 everest 5th wheel. thanks!
2008 Keystone Everest 348R
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gillguy
Valdosta, GA
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Most are manual.
You can get electric but they are $$$
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2006 Rockwood 8317SS
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Traveler II
Lindstrom, Minnesota
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You can always use an cordless electric drill to lower and rise the manual jacks.
Jim & Jane
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You can't take the Fisherman out of this Camper
Ontario, Canada
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Traveler II wrote:You can always use an cordless electric drill to lower and rise the manual jacks.
Exactly! That's why mine are cordless electric! In 7 years I have never put mine up (or down) manually!
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fijfi
oklahoma
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actually , on the 08 348r the rear stabilizers very easily be electric
06 everest 366i
03 f250 ps6.0
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N9MB
Indiana
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Another vote for the cordless drill, hasn't let me down yet and if it does the replacement cost is low and availability is high.
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CactusJohn
Scottsdale, AZ
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Mine were not standard equipment, I paid extra for them.
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paztruck
San Diego, CA
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Mine are cordless also, just need to remember the extra battery or they may be manual.
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rick_niagara
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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I have a cordless drill, but crank mine manually for exercise, gee guys, is it that difficult to crank?????
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TnTtravelers
East Slope Sierra, California, USA
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rick_niagara wrote:I have a cordless drill, but crank mine manually for exercise, gee guys, is it that difficult to crank?????
Naw, just easier when your holding a beer with the other hand.
Tim and Tina (kudo too)
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2005 Ford F350, 4x4, Crew Cab, Short box
2007 Everest 295TS 5th Wheel (Superglide hitch)
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