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12-23-2016, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Drill or impact driver:
Stablizer jacks are not to be used for leveling beyond a very small amount so either will do nicely, Drills are cheaper.. HOWEVER.....
On a RV you have limited storage space. and the IMPACT driver has other uses.. For example removal of a flat tire so it can be transported to Tires-R-Us for replacement...
So the choice is up to you. Just don't hammer on the stablizers since that is not what they are designed for.
I have a Class A so more storage than many trailers I carry a combination of Air-Impact drivers (two sizes) an air wrench (one size) and power drills (multiple both battery and line operated the lastter is a "Hammer drill" but that's a different kind of hammer.. Put the right tool in it and it drives nails)
Oh, I have an air hammer too (Chisel, Hammer, et-el) all of which get use from time to time, along with assorted other tools.
Even change a 22.5" tire? I have.. That took my biggest air impact and 150 PSI hammering it (bit over spec) and all the strength I have to load it into a pick up.. Glad I did not have to drive we were a good 10 miles down the road before body returned to normal.
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12-23-2016, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barlow46
Or he could buy a Ridgid Lithium-Ion compact 2 speed 1/2 in. 18v at HD right now for $70 and get a warranty which includes batteries, parts and service for life when you register it. Model# T860052SBN
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Thanks for the tip. I checked this out and you get only 1 batt in that special price package. (vs $99 for ryobi w/2 batts)
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2016 RAM 3500 6.7L DRW
2018 Chaparral 360IBL, Andersen Ultimate II hitch
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12-23-2016, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lynnmor
A impact driver may tighten too much and it makes too much noise.
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OMGOSH, was it LOUD!
I got the hex head driver for the stabilizers and tried out the Ryobi impact wrench on the jacks. I was surprised to find the impact wrench was incredibly loud moving the jacks from either extreme position.
I had heard this loud noise once before over thanksgiving and wondered what the guy was doing to his jacks. I had no idea the impact wrench would amplify the noise through the jack.
thanks for the advance warning, its back to drills for me.
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2016 RAM 3500 6.7L DRW
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12-24-2016, 04:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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If you ever looked at the end of an old impact gun or socket, you would see the effect of the constant hammering. Even the end of a cold chisel or lug nuts on old cars.
Just like hammering in a nail because you can't push it in, impact tools are for turning things that would twist the tool out of your hands.
This hammering will be sent into your stabilizer bolt and threads and cause excessive wear.
The smooth, constant torque, of a drill is so much gentler on your equipment.
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12-24-2016, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Northeastern Colorado
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After spending last summer with a popup, if all I have to do is hand crank my jacks, I'm miles ahead of the game. It beats the heck out screwing up my back trying to seat the braces under the pull out beds in the popup. Park, level, crank jacks, unhitch, and while I'm doing that, my wife opens the awning and runs out the slide. Job done - easy-peasy.
I see it as no problem at all, and I'm 70. Drill stays at home in the garage. Just one less thing to have to think about, and a couple of pounds less weight to haul.
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2017 Jay Feather X213 - 4215 dry, 5500 max 24' bumper to ball
2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SCrew, 3.5 EB with tow package (10,000+ tow limit, 1777 CC)
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12-24-2016, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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Don't forget to hook up the utilities [emoji1] There are a few things about my pop up I miss, set up and tear down will never, ever, be one of them.
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12-24-2016, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Howdy!
I used a 18 volt drill and decided to get a impact. I loved the impact but my LW hated it because of the noise it made. Our new 5er has a level up system but still carry the impact to change a tire if needed.
"Happy Trails"
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12-24-2016, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Northeastern Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbow
Don't forget to hook up the utilities [emoji1] There are a few things about my pop up I miss, set up and tear down will never, ever, be one of them.
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No utilities in the kind of places where we camp 95% of the time (usually national forest). Don't like my camping any more civilized that it has to be for reasonable comfort. We don't even run the TT furnace except rarely on a cold morning to break the chill - that what sweaters and jackets are for. No need for microwave, AC, television.... we like to call it camping, not RVing.
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2017 Jay Feather X213 - 4215 dry, 5500 max 24' bumper to ball
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12-24-2016, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Amen. Canvas sides and huge screens in summer are something I will miss from the pup.
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12-24-2016, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Chesapeake va
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I am 77 1/2 and still hand crank stabilizers.Have a drill and impact but never use them camping.
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12-24-2016, 07:08 PM
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Outdoors RV Owners Club
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I use the drill just to run the jacks up or down fast. I set them in their final "up for travel" or "down for stability" positions by hand. Why risk breaking them faster and better with an impact wrench? It's unnecessary.
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12-25-2016, 07:15 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Coast Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bjlakatos
Thanks for the tip. I checked this out and you get only 1 batt in that special price package. (vs $99 for ryobi w/2 batts)
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Very true but I dont know if Ryobi will replace batteries free like Ridged will.
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12-27-2016, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nineoaks2004
I use a speed wrench, it only takes me a few minutes to set the stabs. in place. Plus at 74 I can probably use the exercise
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I'm quite a bit younger than you are. I'm only 70. I think we have the same feeling. Do it the old fashioned way, by hand. No drill or batteries needed. We're on vacation so what's the hurry. Don't always need to take the easy way out. Better to take the opportunity to get as much exercise as possible. We all need it. Most people die from a sedentary life style not from overwork.
Should I carry a log splitter with me or split by hand. Should I change out my awning to electric. Should I hire a camp boy to do everything for me. No thanks.
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12-28-2016, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Camp boy!!! Lolllll
Ok so you mentioned log splitter. I am not the most skilled with an axe. I found this tool that makes it much safer to split logs for the novice
Timber Tuff TMW-11 Manual Log Splitter, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C3J1L4..._CEdzybNGF5KGD
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2016 RAM 3500 6.7L DRW
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