UCamp 18 (power tongue jack conversion mod)

Dalehelman

If you carry a cordless drill when you camp, and you would like to convert your tongue jack  to power. Come see me. I can hook you up. I will show you how to do it yourself. Or I will do it for you for $10.

dragonsdofly

@Dalehelman, we're probably in on that one too!

Dalehelman

dragonsdofly said:

@Dalehelman, we're probably in on that one too!

Ok

Sharon_is_SAM

Dale, why do you have a bucket on your tongue?

Dalehelman

SAM said:

Dale, why do you have a bucket on your tongue?

Shin protection.

Sharon_is_SAM

Good idea.

Dalehelman

Yes

JonW

For those of us not able to attend, is there a writeup about this somewhere?  My arm is tired from all that cranking...

Thanks.

Jon W

jgram2

@JonW Here’s the write up: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1395/power-tongue-jack-cost-less-than-a-buck

Dalehelman

Half inch bolt cut off excess threads drill a 5/32” hole 1/2” from the head. Very important that the hole is straight thru the center. Remove top cover. Drive out roll pin in crank. Remove crank. Insert bolt and drive roll pin in drilled hole. Only use a common grade bolt. Hardened bolts will be to hard to drill and are not necessary.

ericnliz

The bucket also catches the drooling folks that see all of his mods!!! @Dalehelman also helped with this mod...Zipitty-do-da & you can raise & lower in a flash!

Bill

@Dalehelman, I'm not so handy, but I would gladly take you up on your $10 offer. What size socket do I need?

Dalehelman

3/4”

Bill

Thanks, @Dalehelman - we're at site 33A.

Dalehelman

We are in 8D

JandJ92010

I did this mod also, but switched it back to the handle. Decided that a little exercise never hurt anyone.

Dalehelman

JandJ92010 said:

I did this mod also, but switched it back to the handle. Decided that a little exercise never hurt anyone.

I am just trying to save myself for more important things😜

Verna

Hay, @Dalehelman, can you add me to your list as an “almost maybe”?  I’ll bring the 3/4” socket. I think that’s all...or did I miss the bolt part?  It’s so new....I’ll have to really convince myself it’s necessary....

Homebodyatheart

@Verna have you ever gone wrong with a @Dalehelman mod? Ever? Live dangerously and go for it! 

ericnliz

@Verna, You'll love it! If nothing else, save the handle, you can always switch back.

Dalehelman

I have the bolts 

Verna

Thank you. @Dalehelman!  I’ll let you do the work.

My sister’s dog tripped me this am on gravel, and I’ll be betting the bandaids will still be on my knees and hands next week...OUCH ;(

Dalehelman

Verna said:

Thank you. @Dalehelman!  I’ll let you do the work.

My sister’s dog tripped me this am on gravel, and I’ll be betting the bandaids will still be on my knees and hands next week...OUCH ;(

I have the bolts.👍

ericnliz

@Verna, Be safe out there!!!

DenisP

I just did the mod on my 2018 Tab 400, great mod and easy with your detailed directions.  Thank you

Dalehelman

@DenisP
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Dalehelman

@DenisP
Were you able to drill the hole centered in the bolt the first time?

DenisP

Yes I was able to drill the centered hole on the first try.  I ground a small flat and center punched it before drilling the hole.

Dalehelman

DenisP said:

Yes I was able to drill the centered hole on the first try.  I ground a small flat and center punched it before drilling the hole.

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Verna

Hey @Dalehelman!  I absolutely love this mod!  I’m in a campground in Indiana and the tongue jack is at the very longest it can be due to the slope of the campsite. Oh, without this mod, it would have taken so much effort to crank it up, but not with your mod. Thank you so much!

Dalehelman

Verna said:

Hey @Dalehelman!  I absolutely love this mod!  I’m in a campground in Indiana and the tongue jack is at the very longest it can be due to the slope of the campsite. Oh, without this mod, it would have taken so much effort to crank it up, but not with your mod. Thank you so much!

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