UCamp 18 (power tongue jack conversion mod)

Dalehelman · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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

Dalehelman · June 2018

dragonsdofly said:

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

Ok

Sharon_is_SAM · June 2018

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

Dalehelman · June 2018

SAM said:

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

Shin protection.

Sharon_is_SAM · June 2018

Good idea.

Dalehelman · June 2018

Yes

JonW · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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

Dalehelman · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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 · July 2018

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

Dalehelman · July 2018

3/4”

Bill · July 2018

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

Dalehelman · July 2018

We are in 8D

JandJ92010 · July 2018

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

Dalehelman · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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

ericnliz · July 2018

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

Dalehelman · July 2018

I have the bolts

Verna · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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 · July 2018

@Verna, Be safe out there!!!

DenisP · July 2018

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

Dalehelman · July 2018

@DenisP
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Dalehelman · July 2018

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

DenisP · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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 · July 2018

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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UCamp 18 (power tongue jack conversion mod)

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