UCamp 18 (power tongue jack conversion mod)

Dalehelman
Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
in Modifications & Upgrades
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.
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @Dalehelman, we're probably in on that one too!
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    dragonsdofly said:
    @Dalehelman, we're probably in on that one too!
    Ok
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Dale, why do you have a bucket on your tongue?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Good idea.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Yes
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  • JonW
    JonW Member Posts: 37
    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

    JonW - 2018 T@B 320U
    Marlborough, Mass
  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    @JonW Here’s the write up: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1395/power-tongue-jack-cost-less-than-a-buck
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited 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.
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    edited June 2018
    The bucket also catches the drooling folks that see all of his mods!!! :rofl:@Dalehelman also helped with this mod...Zipitty-do-da & you can raise & lower in a flash!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Bill
    Bill Member Posts: 38
    @Dalehelman, I'm not so handy, but I would gladly take you up on your $10 offer. What size socket do I need?
    Bill & Helen; 2017 T@B S Maxx, (Serenity Now!!); TV 2019 Honda Ridgeline,
    Woodstock, Ontario 
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    3/4”
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  • Bill
    Bill Member Posts: 38
    Thanks, @Dalehelman - we're at site 33A.
    Bill & Helen; 2017 T@B S Maxx, (Serenity Now!!); TV 2019 Honda Ridgeline,
    Woodstock, Ontario 
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    We are in 8D
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  • JandJ92010
    JandJ92010 Member Posts: 304
    I did this mod also, but switched it back to the handle. Decided that a little exercise never hurt anyone.
    The HobbiT@B, 2015-L, towed by a2014 RAM C/V
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    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😜
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    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.... ;)
    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”
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @Verna have you ever gone wrong with a @Dalehelman mod? Ever? Live dangerously and go for it!  =)
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Verna, You'll love it! If nothing else, save the handle, you can always switch back. ;)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I have the bolts 
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    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 ;(

    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”
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    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.👍
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Verna, Be safe out there!!! :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • DenisP
    DenisP Member Posts: 542
    I just did the mod on my 2018 Tab 400, great mod and easy with your detailed directions.  Thank you
    2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
    2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
    Massachusetts
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    @DenisP
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    @DenisP
    Were you able to drill the hole centered in the bolt the first time?
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  • DenisP
    DenisP Member Posts: 542
    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.
    2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
    2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
    Massachusetts
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    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
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    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!
    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”
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    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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