UCamp 18 (power tongue jack conversion mod)

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  dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,926

  June 2018

  @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.

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  June 2018

  dragonsdofly said:

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

  Ok

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  June 2018

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

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  June 2018

  SAM said:

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

  Shin protection.

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  June 2018

  Good idea.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  June 2018

  Yes

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  JonW Member Posts: 37

  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

  
  

  JonW - 2018 T@B 320U

  Marlborough, Mass

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  jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522

  June 2018

  @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 
  
  
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  June 2018 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 Member Posts: 4,437

  June 2018 edited 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!

  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  
  
  
  

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  Bill Member Posts: 38

  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?

  Bill & Helen; 2017 T@B S Maxx, (Serenity Now!!); TV 2019 Honda Ridgeline,
  Woodstock, Ontario 

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2018

  3/4”

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  Bill Member Posts: 38

  July 2018

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

  Bill & Helen; 2017 T@B S Maxx, (Serenity Now!!); TV 2019 Honda Ridgeline,
  Woodstock, Ontario 

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2018

  We are in 8D

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  JandJ92010 Member Posts: 304

  July 2018

  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

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  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😜

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  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....

  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”
  

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  Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,494

  July 2018

  @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

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  July 2018

  @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  
  
  
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2018

  I have the bolts 

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  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 ;(
  
  

  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”
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  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.👍

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  July 2018

  @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  
  
  
  

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  DenisP Member Posts: 540

  July 2018

  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

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2018

  @DenisP
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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2018

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

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  DenisP Member Posts: 540

  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.

  2018 T@b 400, 200ah Lithium with Solar
  2013 Tundra TRD 5.7L
  Massachusetts

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  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 Member Posts: 6,878

  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!

  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”
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  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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