Drill to raise & lower jacks
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Topic: Drill to raise & lower jacks
Posted By: birderdiane526
Subject: Drill to raise & lower jacks
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 10:51am
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Hi,
What do you use to raise and lower rpod jacks? Torque? Cordless? Brand? We've purchased and returned several (using on our teardrop for now) - just not enough power. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks. ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 11:35am
Pretty much any 18-20 volt variable speed drill. Not an impact driver. I use a DeWalt DCD 790. It will twist your arm if you're not ready. 
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: DennisTx
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 11:46am
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You only need enough power to raise and lower the jacks. You shouldn't be applying enough pressure to raise the trailer to any extent. I've used Black and Decker, Craftsman and Dewalt drills without any issues. ------------- 2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180 |
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 12:47pm
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I use a craftsman 12 volt. I only set the jacks not try to raise the trailer. It works fine and lasts for many times. ------------- The Pirate's Pod |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 2:08pm
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I use a deWalt 20 v 780 with a 3/4" socket works great. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 2:50pm
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Good info! Thank you for the suggestions. ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 3:59pm
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I use either a Workzone (Aldi brand) ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:18pm
| I use a Ryobi 18V One+ with a socket cut off an old hand crank. |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:19pm
I use an 18 volt Ryobi, but I also use on my tongue jack.
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:26pm
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[QUOTE=marwayne]I use an 18 volt Ryobi, but I also use on my tongue jack.
/QUOTE] How do you do that mod?? How did you remove the handle? Is it permanently off, because my drill isn't strong enough to crank up the weight of the pod to level (or check to be sure the ball is secure) but I love the idea of being able to get 95% of the cranking done. BTW, I am using the exact same drill.
------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:34pm
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I like that tongue jack mod with the drill!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:38pm
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Just to reiterate - only run the stabilizers down to the ground and then go a bit more to firm them up. Don't use them to raise/level. That is what blocks under the wheels and the tongue jack are for. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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