18 volt drill
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Topic: 18 volt drill
Posted By: jprithch2
Subject: 18 volt drill
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 3:45pm
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Picking up r pod tomorrow. Was told by dealer that I could use an 18 volt drill to adjust leveling jacks, which I have. My question is - do I need a certain bit/socket for the drill? and if so what size? thank you, Jack
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 4:09pm
Jack, I use a 20v Sears Craftsman on the slow "power" setting. I use an adapter I think I got at one of the auto parts stores that one end shanks into a drill and the other end is a socket "male" in 3/8". Then I just put the 3/4" socket on it. PIcture below. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 4:13pm
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CAMCO makes a socket for stabilizers that has a bit end for electric drills, cheap, it is 3/4" ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Bucky Dutchman
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 4:39pm
| We just use the "manual" wrench that came with our R-pod. |
Posted By: jprithch2
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 4:49pm
| Thank you all! |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 5:50pm
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I took the crank off of my tongue jack and replaced it with a 3/4" nut. My drill runs it up and down easily. Electric tongue jack... TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 6:22pm
| By replacing the tongue jack handle, can you open the tailgate now? |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 10:43pm
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I have a rear door instead of a tailgate, but taking off the crank makes very little difference in any kind of clearance. If an inch or so would make the difference for you, it might work. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 6:49am
| BTW, the jacks on the pod are not leveling jacks. They are for stabilization only. use the tongue jack along with something under a tire for leveling |
Posted By: eye95
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 7:10am
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Timely reminder. New folks reading this thread may get a costly wrong impression. Thanks. ------------- <0> 2017 178 The "eye-Pod" 2011 Nissan Titan |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 6:17pm
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Yes, others have said it, the Pod does NOT have leveling jacks!!! They are stabilization jacks ONLY!! If you try to level the Pod, they will bend. You have to level side to side by driving the Pod low side tire up onto a block of wood, or plastic Lego levelers, or something similar. Or one of the BAL leveling chock/jacks, might also work. If you actually unweight the Pod using a stabilizer, that jack will bend if the Pod moves at all front to back. Not good. I wouldn't even try using them to change a tire. AND BTW, an 18 volt drill with a 3/4" CAMCO socket works GREAT. No need to exercise. Just drill away to lower or raise.
------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 6:36pm
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+1. ToolmanJohn. Maybe we can take this off reoccurring posts. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |