THAT is an AWESOME idea! Well, now I know what I will be doing tomorrow, I have an electric jack, but it won't fit with the tongue box that I have. This is the answer. Thank You!!
Ok, please don't take this the wrong way......The idea is clever; however when did we lose the ability to turn a crank by hand?
When we turn 63.
I passed that milestone. I can still turn a crank, as long as I don't have to use my back. Just got a set of steroid injections in L5 on Friday as I'm hoping to hold off a second back surgery.
This whole getting old thing is not for the timid.
Ok, please don't take this the wrong way......The idea is clever; however when did we lose the ability to turn a crank by hand?
When we turn 63.
And when we've had a total shoulder replacement on one shoulder and we have to baby the other shoulder lest we have a replacement on that side too. (It's just part of hanging around so long).
The idea-I think is to modify the crank so that the cap remains on (which will keep the gears clean) and to set aside the hand crank for emergency use. Is that it?
Pictures are great, and give the general idea, but have a few questions about details please. What size bolt did you use to replace the crank? Did you have to drill a hole in the bolt? What does the bolt attach to (opposite side of bolt head)?
1/2" bolt use the crank to determine length and where to drill hole. Use hammer to drive roll pin behind gear out. The roll pin is the only thing that keeps things together.
No welding is needed drill 1hole then saw off the excess. Power jacks run $125 and up plus install and wiring. They will also draw considerable power from your battery.
In recent years, I have only used a corded drill, but can anyone recommend a good cordless drill for this purpose. I gave up on them many years ago, as batteries & chargers never seemed to last, though it may have been a cheap one and now they have lithium batteries. I can't see using an extension cord for this, but I'd be willing to buy a cordless drill to keep in the trailer.
-Brian in Chester, Virginia TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6) RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods
I love my 20V Lithium DeWalt drill and driver set, but I use them a lot so I can justify the cost. It’s amazing how long the charges last with lithium batteries. The same 5AH batteries fit my Jigsaw, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and my next purchase of a circular saw.
I used a nice Mikita the other day evening, and I think it was a lithium powered drill also. I have no idea how much it cost.
Be sure to get a Lithium battery operated drill, with at least two batteries. The charge lasts “forever” and gives you no warning it is dead and needs recharged—it just stops. The charger can also be used on an inverter if you are camping without electricity.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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When we turn 63.
This whole getting old thing is not for the timid.
Condo A-Go-Go
2018 Casita Spirit Dlx (KONDO)
2017 Tacoma (AH GOGO)
S. UTAH
Condo A-Go-Go
2018 Casita Spirit Dlx (KONDO)
2017 Tacoma (AH GOGO)
S. UTAH
(formerly a 2013 T@B Q M@X); 2015 Jeep Sahara JKU (Max Tow)
Toronto ON Canada
2011 Subaru Outback
Rockford, Illinois
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2011 T@B
Rockingham, NC
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
It can be done with a hand drill. It just may take more than 1 attempt to get it right. Give it a try. Good luck
TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods
I used a nice Mikita the other day evening, and I think it was a lithium powered drill also. I have no idea how much it cost.
Be sure to get a Lithium battery operated drill, with at least two batteries. The charge lasts “forever” and gives you no warning it is dead and needs recharged—it just stops. The charger can also be used on an inverter if you are camping without electricity.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”