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Old 07-31-2023, 01:47 PM   #15
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Rude, no. A bad idea, yes.

Really a minor issue either way.
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Old 07-31-2023, 02:01 PM   #16
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So how much noise can an impact wrench make turning a jackscrew? How long will a whiny little drill driver make noise?
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Old 07-31-2023, 03:34 PM   #17
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Have at it ! Its Life .. If it bothers someone that much they should be camping in a Field somewhere..
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Old 07-31-2023, 03:41 PM   #18
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I don't use a drill or impact driver - only takes 15 seconds or so per corner to lower my jacks by hand, and I figure the exercise will do me good. But I would rather hear a few seconds of impact driver than someone using a leaf blower for 10-15 minutes any day!
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Old 07-31-2023, 04:14 PM   #19
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Why would it be? Although I believe a cordless drill would be better due to the potential for damage to the bolt head on the jack from the impact.
The issue with a cordless drill is the person is more likely to hurt themselves if a high-torque situation occurs in a hurry. Ask me how I know :(
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Old 07-31-2023, 04:45 PM   #20
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For years we used a cordless drill. What a diffrence. The drill came in handy several times when repairs required a drill.
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Old 07-31-2023, 06:49 PM   #21
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I bought a $30 cordless drill just for this job and doing anything to the camper that I might need it for. It is quiet and is only strong enough to put just a little load on the jacks.

Although I can see the value of having an impact if you need to change a tire or something, I don't think that is the right tool for the job on the stabilizers.
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No dog in this fight but I'm thinking if you need an impact gun to lower stabilizers you need to do a little maintenance. Like, lube the stabilizers!
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The issue with a cordless drill is the person is more likely to hurt themselves if a high-torque situation occurs in a hurry. Ask me how I know :(
Isn't that what the adjustable clutch is for?
I too think an impact wrench in a CG is rude and inconsiderate. There's that me generation thing again.
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Old 07-31-2023, 07:48 PM   #24
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Wow would not be camping becide the people that cannot stand a impact for less than a min... what do u do when their is kids around having fun.... only reason I use my impact is it's handy.. less than a min and I'm done and it does not start impacting until it getsa a load on it
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I use a drill on my stab jacks. I am a bit concerned when I'm right next to another camper when the clutch kicks in and the drill buzzes. So I make it as brief as I can. When we plan to leave early, I raise the jacks and hitch up the night before so I can make as little noise as possible and let others sleep.
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The use of an impact wrench occurs more frequently than I thought would. Then again it's not my equipment. If I had to really torque it, a quick twist with the appropriate wrench is in order.
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Whatever you gotta do to get situated and out is ok, use an impact wrench at 8 am next to my rig and we get to have a chat.
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Why not just use a cordless drill which is less noisy than an impact gun?

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