Better means of storing the longer stabilizer hand crank bar???

jkjenn

Vikings said:

Mike, mounting clamps are Quick Fist brand.  I got 8 clamp kit from Amazon....more than I needed.  
I see they are available at Cabela's and Northern Tool...so you might be able to actually inspect them before buying.  Other mail order sites also have them.   Good luck.

The Quick Fist is the perfect solution for my solar cable. Why didn't I think of that? I even have a couple around the house that can be repurposed.

Sharon_is_SAM

What size quick fist?

Subism

pthomas745: I have a 12V Bosch driver similar to the one Me_and_my_dog posted a picture of above, but just not an impact.

@Me_and_My_Dog: I got my extensions at Lowes, though Home Depot should have them also. They are DeWalt extensions made specifically for drills.

Extension: http://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/accessories/fastening-and-screwdriving-bits/sets/12-rapid-load-with-screwlock/dwa2509-12ir

You'll also need a socket adapter: http://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/accessories/fastening-and-screwdriving-bits/sockets-and-adapters/socket-adapters

Vikings

Sam,
Quick Fist sizes in kit I obtained include:
5/8 inch to 1 3/8 inch
1 inch to 2.25 inch
2.5 inch to 9.5 inch
Stabilizer crank took smallest size...actually could have been smaller.   Shovel, yellow shaft on right in photo, required medium size.  

Sharon_is_SAM

Thanks Viking.  Amazon, here I come.

Michigan_Mike

Vikings said:

Mike, mounting clamps are Quick Fist brand.  I got 8 clamp kit from Amazon....more than I needed.  
I see they are available at Cabela's and Northern Tool...so you might be able to actually inspect them before buying.  Other mail order sites also have them.   Good luck.

Thank you!  I'm heading down to the factory today and will pick their brains, but I do like the clamps and will look at them too.  I appreciate everyone's input and suggested to the factory that they look at and consider alternatives for the stabilizer crank handle.  I'll get to the bottom of this eventually!  

Emy

Is there a longer (newer than 2015) crank handle?  

Me_and_My_Dog

Subism said:

@pthomas745: I have a 12V Bosch driver similar to the one Me_and_my_dog posted a picture of above, but just not an impact.

@Me_and_My_Dog: I got my extensions at Lowes, though Home Depot should have them also. They are DeWalt extensions made specifically for drills.

Extension: http://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/accessories/fastening-and-screwdriving-bits/sets/12-rapid-load-with-screwlock/dwa2509-12ir

You'll also need a socket adapter: http://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/accessories/fastening-and-screwdriving-bits/sockets-and-adapters/socket-adapters

Subism, I'm glad you mentioned that you use a 12V Bosch driver. The one I posted is 10.8V and I quite like it. But my husband the tool nut insists that I need an 18V driver, which is considerably heavier to pack. I have not tried either of these on the stabilizer jacks. Do you find the 12V has enough power for the task, or does it struggle?

Homebodyatheart

Emy I heard about them on this forum and had my dealer ask the factory to change to the longer one before they delivered it. It makes a difference reaching the back two stabilizers for us. There was no extra charge that I know of.

db_cooper

Emy said:

Is there a longer (newer than 2015) crank handle?  

Yes, our 2015 Outback came with a short crank. I know because the previous owner cut and welded a longer shaft in the middle.  Much easier to reach under the Outback.

CCPICC

i use a drill with an 18 inch extension and a socket that I bought at Sears. I drop the levelers in under a minute onto 4 6x6 blocks that I keep under the from seat storage compartment. No cranking for me!!

Verna

CCPICC said:

i use a drill with an 18 inch extension and a socket that I bought at Sears. I drop the levelers in under a minute onto 4 6x6 blocks that I keep under the from seat storage compartment. No cranking for me!!

Yes, the Dutchman (DM) T@B's take a socket, but the nuCamp/Pleasant Valley T@B's take a slotted end on the stabilizer hand crank. 

Photomom

I keep mine behind the back cushion on the passenger side. Fits perfectly there and easy to get to from the door. 

Sharon_is_SAM

So, yesterday John placed two 5/8 inch Quick Fists to hold the crank handle.  He placed them high on the wood outside of the radiator fins.  When we attempted to place the handle, we could not see the Fist Grips and they do not hold it as tight as I would like.  Back to the drawing board.

ericnliz

@Verna, Just an FYI, you can get the slotted socket to use with a drill at Amazon for the newer style stabilizers. It's under ULTRA-FAB PRODUCTS  #48-979071   It's called Ultra T- SLOT Drill Attachment For Scissor Jack
When you use it with the drill, just make sure you slide the 'slot' all the way on so as not to damage either the socket itself, or the 'nubs' on the stabilizer!  
Zippity-do-da-done!
I still have the crank handle handy though.

Verna

ericnliz said:

@Verna, Just an FYI, you can get the slotted socket to use with a drill at Amazon for the newer style stabilizers. It's under ULTRA-FAB PRODUCTS  #48-979071   It's called Ultra T- SLOT Drill Attachment For Scissor Jack
When you use it with the drill, just make sure you slide the 'slot' all the way on so as not to damage either the socket itself, or the 'nubs' on the stabilizer!  
Zippity-do-da-done!
I still have the crank handle handy though.

I have two of them, one in the underbench cabinet still in the package and one with the drill bag. Sometimes I just feel like I need more exercise so I use the newer long extension

ericnliz

@Verna, I haven't used my crank handle since I got the socket. Gotta get the Pit Barrel fired up, 'ya know! It's all about the 'slow & low' cookin'. I'd much rather be either fishin', cookin', or hangin' out than crankin' on that silly handle. But that's just ME! 
( Been thinkin' about how to 'adapt' the crank handle in to the Pit Barrel for a rotisserie though!)   

dinzzy

Like what was just stated I got my slotted tool from Amazon, put it in my drill/driver I purchased from Harbor Freight.  No need for extensions.  Works like a dream.  The crank is stored in the storage box just in case.  The alde has a wood partion from the factory.  No worries of damage.

texasaubiefan

I spent $20 and got a spare that I immediately cut off and mounted to my drill.  The drill in my spares kit.  As a backup I carry the original in the cargo area passenger side back.   Can't be happier.  I'm a lazy guy.  Besides the drill comes in handy hanging clothes lines, etc.  

TerryV6

I liked the idea of storing the crank in the battery/propane compartment.  I decided however to go an easier route and use the hose storage compartment.  I used that hose once and went with a better one, which I store in the trailer tongue, inside the the handy dandy containment mod.  I bought one of those foam tubes at the dollar store that kids hit each other with. (really?). It might not be pretty, but it's in a handy spot.

Sharon_is_SAM

Terry,  that is a convenient place, but it makes it easier for someone to raise your stabilizers and depart with your TaB.

TerryV6

Well, if they want to deal with the two wheel locks, the ball hitch lock ( which can be broken of course, and take up the bal leveler, they want my camper indeed.  I'm sure they could deal with stabilizers.  Also, I think the camper door is not really secure to determined people.   Also, I usually run a chain lock attaching my cooler to a camper handle.  That will be bouncing along as well.

dsatwork

TerryV6 said:

Well, if they want to deal with the two wheel locks, the ball hitch lock ( which can be broken of course, and take up the bal leveler, they want my camper indeed.  I'm sure they could deal with stabilizers.  Also, I think the camper door is not really secure to determined people.   Also, I usually run a chain lock attaching my cooler to a camper handle.  That will be bouncing along as well.

Not sure what to think about that? pointing out the number of ways we can secure our Tabs or the numerous vulnerabilities there are? regardless....we'll just make it as hard on them as possible to take it. I figure if the want it bad enough, doesn't much matter what I've done.

Sharon_is_SAM

Terry that was quite the visual!

creamsicle

Where did you get the locking aluminum tub?

BirdieJane

We got a 1" light pvc cut it to the length of the Handel, and mounted it on the floor in the compartment left of the door.  Slide the far end under the Alde hose into the rear compartment. Leave room so you can remove the handel from the cabinet lip.

2Cougs

wizard1880 and @Tabster - We store ours the same way.  We all have CS models... not sure the other models can do this.

Sharon_is_SAM

We cut a pool noodle the length of the handle and closed one end with a tight zip tie.  Store it under the passenger side bench.  The noodle keeps me from abrading the floor under the bench.

Runtarooti

I have a CS and I do what the other CS'ers are doing. Perfect fit inside the passenger bench door in front of fins but not touching them due to the shape.