Lost Hand Crank for 320 -drill socket?

AWlks · May 2019

Hello! I'm a new tab 320 owner and somehow managed to lose the hand crank for the stabilizers right out of the box. Of course, we were at the camp site when we realized and used vice grips in the mud 😐. I'd prefer to use a hand drill to lower them and was wondering if anyone new the right type of socket to purchase. Thanks!

grubbster · May 2019

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Leveling-Scissor-Adapter-57363/dp/B001V8U12M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2L5TWNCMRSH1L&keywords=camco+drill+adapter&qid=1556892807&s=gateway&sprefix=camco+drill%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-2

dragonsdofly · May 2019

@AWlks, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your trailer! Sorry to hear about your first bit of trouble, but this is a future campfire story, and we all have them. Some of our experts here will chime in soon with the technical info you need. In the meantime, happy t@bbing! Should we pass you on the road someday, we'll be the crazies waving.

dsfdogs · May 2019

If you have a new Tab, this is socket I bought. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories_and_Parts/Ultra~Fab_Products/UF48-979071.html

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2019

@AWlks, the Ultra Fab that dsfdogs directed you to fits nicely on a 12 v drill. That’s all we use anymore.

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2019

@grubbster, does that fit your 320 stabilizers?

grubbster · May 2019

I have a 400 but I assumed these were standard. Are the 320 stabs different?

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2019

They must be different. Guess I did not realize that. Thought they used the same stabilizers on all the TaBs. So the 400s use a hex drive adapter.

ChanW · May 2019

Our '320' uses a 'T' slot type, like that eTrailer UltraFab tool.

"Back in the day" (2013

), I cut a slot in a socket that would fit, so we are able to use the standard ⅜" socket-wrench extension (I think it's 12" or so) with our cordless drill. We also have a u-joint flex fitting on the socket, so the operator can be off to the side a bit, instead of straight on.

It looks as though the UltraFab has a non-standard three-sided 'stem' to fit into your drill chuck, which will work, but negates any option to add an extension. Too bad! An almost complete answer!

Verna · May 2019

The 400’s use a 3/4” socket for the stabilizers. Quick and easy with a cordless drill. I use the same one @grubbster referenced above.

And, if you change to Dale Helman’s mod to remove the tongue crank and put a 3/4” bolt in its place, then the drill attachment and drill is all you will need.

Marceline · May 2019

@AWlks - I hope that we haven't managed to confuse you.
Since you have a T@B 320 you will need a socket with slot. So disregard the posts regarding sockets for 3/4" Hex Drive Jacks. These are not right for your trailer.

If you want to use a power drill, you can use:
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories_and_Parts/Ultra~Fab_Products/UF48-979071.html (per @dsfdogs)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q6ISG4M/

AWlks · May 2019

Thanks everyone! I'm off to Amazon and eTrailers now to check these out. I appreciate the camp story but I don't want a repeat!

pthomas745 · May 2019

Here is the one I use on my drill: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01966ASEG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AWlks · May 2019

pthomas745: I ordered the Ultra Fab T-slot bit for my drill but I was just looking at the BAL 23033 hand crank as a back up and wondering if it was compatible with the T@b 320 stabilizers. I guess you've answered that already... thanks.

Sharon_is_SAM · May 2019

It would be nice to have a longer attachment, but the end that attaches to the drill is round and needs a flat edge for the drill to grip.

Lost Hand Crank for 320 -drill socket?

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