Stabelizer Handle
SWickersham
Member Posts: 13
Has anyone purchased a longer Handle to let the stabelizer's down? If so how long and from where? I've had back surgery and bending over to reach the back stabelizer's on the T@B 400 is a REAL pain in the back. Or can the new electronic stabelizer be retrofit to a 2018?
(Changed your Handel to Handle for search purposes. Sharon)
(Changed your Handel to Handle for search purposes. Sharon)
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Not a longer handle but I use a cordless drill.2023 F-150 Powerboost hybrid
2019 T@B 400 Boondock -
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1849/stabilizer-crank-socket-for-power-drill/p1
Amazon sells the drill attachment. Limits the squatting time.Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio -
Thanks but, I've had both knees replaced, so no squatting for me! :(
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The battery operated drill is a back and knee saver for me.
Keep two batteries on hand if using a lithium battery....when the charge runs out, there is no warning. But I sure wouldn’t trade my lithium batteries for the drill for the older non-lithium.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” -
@SWickersham
Check Lowe's or Home Depot for a socket extension like you would use with a ratchet wrench. Although the longest extension is probably no longer than 12"-14" you could put a couple extensions together to get something that will extend far enough. Since you are only going to lower the stabilizers until they snug the ground there won't be any great torque applied to such a kludgy setup. If you use a cordless drill to operate the whole thing you will only have to bend enough to get the socket end on the stabilizer drive screw. -
I took a standard crank handle and cut it at the U. Ground a couple of flats on it and use it on my cordless drill. No stooping reauires just a little bendingBigGrover
2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
Central Alabama -
At a good car patrs store, where they sell tools, you could find up to 24" extension for a socket wrench. But with a little fabrication from a corner garrage of a friend, you could even use an universal joint for thos extension to be able to use the handle while standing up and with of w/o a drill.
harbor freight could also have to wrench extension and universal joint.2017 T@G Max Outback "Le Refuge"
TV 2005 jeep TJ unlimited
and/or 2005 Nissan X-Trail 4wd
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