Stabilizer Crank Socket for Power Drill

Gdudesmom

Cheers!
I am looking to utilize a battery operated power drill to crank the stabilizer pads.  Any suggestions for where to find the socket or how to make one as an attachment?  I found a previous post but nothing is attached.  Thank you!
Karen

Michigan_Mike

You can find additional information on this by using the search function in the right hand corner of the forum and for best results, try using single word searches and alter your search accordingly via the use of one word queries.  

This will get you started:  http://www.tab-rv.com/forum#/discussion/comment/16537

kybob

I bought an Ultra Fab T Slot Adapter For Scissor Jacks from e trailer. $9.99. This is the type I needed for mine

Lisa33

For mine I bought this Camco socket...  

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-57363-Leveling-Scissor-Socket/dp/B001V8U12M

larrygon

I bought a crank and cut the handle off.

jkjenn

Lisa33 said:

For mine I bought this Camco socket...  

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-57363-Leveling-Scissor-Socket/dp/B001V8U12M

As an FYI, the Camco socket works on Dutchman units. You need the T-slot style for LG units.

Tabbieannecamper

  Our dealer in Madison WI has the socket for the stabilizer that fits in a cordless drill. It works great.

Gary

Rockford, IL 2015 T@b S Max Silver/silver| 2012 Subaru Outback

mash2

I went a different way.  I bought 3 parts   a 3/8" 18 inch socket extension (kti-22018), a 3/8 to 1/4 reduction fitting and a 3/4 inch standard socket for 3/8" drive.  The overall length of my stabilizer assembly (connected to drill at the 1/4 " side) is about 20 inches (makes it easier to get to without being too close).  The photos show the overall setup, and a couple of close ups of separate pieces that go together to create.  I like not having to be up tight and personal with the stabilizer screws.
  

mash2

Yeah, I know... it works well so I've just ignored the rust.  May have to deal with it at some point....

CCPICC

I went to SEARS and bought the adapter to fit my drill, purchased a extension shaft 24 inches and the correct socket. All of this goes together and it makes the raising and lowering of the stabilizers easy. SEARS has all the craftsman tools you need.

RZRBUG

Agree that it is a matter of personal preference.  I extended the handle on my hand crank to keep from having to stoop over and reach so far.  Works great and I can have the stabilizers down almost as quickly as if I had to dig out a drill, plus it's less equipment to drag around.  I can also tell when the stabilizers are down or up at the right point and not have to be concerned about overcranking.

jkjenn

I switched to the drill on my recent trip. It was awesome! Very fast! You can tell if the stabilizers are down and not overcranked with a drill.

Nomad

Hand crank - It's part of my extreme exercise regiment.

mash2

Drill (comes in handy for other potential repair activities when I'm on long trips).  Like having the tool capacity in remote locations.

JandJ92010

Cut the handle off of the crank that came with my T@B, ground three flats on the end so it won't slip in the chuck and use an 18 volt drill. Love it, love it, love it.

Nomad

But you'll need a generator for that blender - or did you manage to find a battery-powered one?

mash2

Just get a blender drill attachment and you are good to go for both.

Nomad

There ya go :-)

OzT@b

I agree with Connie - Margaritas win hands down every time!

Michigan_Mike

mash2 said:

Just get a blender drill attachment and you are good to go for both.

THAT"S what I'm talkin' about!!!  

JandJ92010

Now THAT'S funny!!!

Sgtjohn

I don't want to alter my stabilizer handle but I'm interested, I'm going to check and see if LG sells the handle.

Verna

I just bought two of these sockets from Amazon and chuck it in my cordless drill. So easy!

manny

hi, guys..  was at the dealer in Columbus,ohio..  looked inside a new t@b.  the factory is putting longer stabilizer  handle crank.  dealer said .. the new outback platfoam in front..  hard to reach stabilizer in front ...  I was there in early sept.  he was wanting to get some for his parts dept..   don't know if they will be aviliable from factory..   I cut mine and added 15" inch ext. use power drill....    2015 L-max

CCPICC

ohh I like the blender, we have a hand crank blender that is fantastic, no drill, no batteries just attaches to the countertop and crank away to excellent margaritas every time!!!

KyBawpaw

This is your cartoon I believe.

suewernersbach

Has anyone used a wingnut driver?

WilliamA

mash2 said: 

Just get a blender drill attachment and you are good to go for both.

BRILLIANT!!!! Use your home socket set to good advantage before camping by removing the stabilizers altogether, then this gadget for Mai Tai's and Margerita's (sp?) upon arrival! 
Being naturally unstable as a lifestyle choice, I find it to be a huge timesaver....

WilliamA 

Gidget

Verna said:

I just bought two of these sockets from Amazon and chuck it in my cordless drill. So easy!

Would this also work for a 2018 T@b 320S?

DurangoTaB

I just bought a second crank and sawed off the handle...even though it’s round, it works fine in the chuck of my drill

Gidget

Well, I ordered what Verna did and it'll be here tomorrow. I'll let y'all know (those with the 320s like me) if it fits and works!