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VAfan

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Posted: 04/30/12 09:58am

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charlesmyatt wrote:

Has anyone used a battery powered drill for leveling jacks?

I see the "tool" for sale in RV stores, but, need to see what size drill folks are using. One of the things I like about the trailer we are buying is that it doesn't have the "factory electric jacks" where one motor adjusts two jack legs.

What size and brand are you aware of? Leaving in four days to "meet" our new rig. Sadly, the Holiday Rambler I show as ours was damaged beyond reasonable repair by a hail storm. We're moving on and up.

I used an 18v cheap-o from Sam’s (Kawasaki brand) for ~2yrs until the Nicad batteries degraded. Changed to a Northern Tool 110v and been happy since. I found the little time spent using an extension cord is better than charging batteries. On the few times I anticipate the ground being wet or we go on a longer trip I bring my 18V Porter Cable with lithium batteries from the garage – does a great job.

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Posted: 04/30/12 11:40am

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We orderd the socket from Amazon. Called Camco #57363 Leveling Scissor Jack Socket, $6.53. Does have a flat spot on shaft so it doesnt spin in the chuck. Have it in a Harbor Freight 18 volt drill which was under $20 with coupon.

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Posted: 04/30/12 03:07pm

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A while back, I asked about how much torque the drill had to have for dropping and raising jacks. Found that a generic Black & Decker 14V at Lowe's. I then bought this as a bit for the drill and it has done me well so far.

Caveat #1: You will have to cinch the chuck down tightly on the bit, or else it will work loose.

Caveat #2: The drill will need to be well charged, although I bought a cheap drill whose sole purpose in life is to raise/lower the stab jacks.

Caveat $3: Make sure to keep your hand crank.

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Posted: 04/30/12 06:12pm

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Any battery drill is the way to go. On my TT I used a Skill (cheaper than new batteries on the old drill).

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Posted: 04/30/12 07:08pm

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My drill of choice is a Craftsman 19.2 volt in the camper. Have one in the house and the Craftsman 19.2 volt weedeater in the garage. No shortage of batteris or chargers here !!!

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Mark and Linda

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Posted: 04/30/12 07:53pm

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I use a Dewalt drill motor, took a 3/8 drive, 12 inch extension cut the female end off using my Dreml. It fits into the end of the drill motor, then I use a swivel attached to the socket. I never have to bend over that much to run the stabilizers up and down.