Socket size 21NE stabilizers

[George and Linda]

After three trips to where 21NE is stored, and failing to measure the “nut” size on the stabilizers, so that we can buy a socket for a power driver, I have to ask if anyone has that info handy to share with me ?
Thanks much!

[Crazypill]

19 metric

[John in Santa Cruz]

The BAL stabilizers on my 21 (not NE), I've been using a 3/4" 6-point deep socket on , driven by a 3/8" driver bit.

but, 19mm is 0.748" so probably same difference. I definitely recommend a 6 point, 12 points can strip.

[cpaharley2008]

Mine came in the mail today...

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by George and Linda

After three trips to where 21NE is stored, and failing to measure the “nut” size on the stabilizers, so that we can buy a socket for a power driver, I have to ask if anyone has that info handy to share with me ?
Thanks much!

FROM BAL: WARNING: Do not use a cordless drill or cordless impact to operate the product unless the drill has an adjustable chuck. If the product was supplied with a manual handle or ratchet, please use that to operate the product. This allows you to feel the resistance during operation. A cordless drill or impact will cause damage to the product unless the adjustable chuck is set appropriately. NEVER use a cordless impact on an electric motor with a manual override
https://balrvproducts.com/products/c...s/c-jack.shtml

I saw a Newbie recently leveling his new 21 with the BAL C-Jacks using a big-ass Impact wrench. That's not what they're designed for folks. You will strip out the threads pretty quick doing it.

I use my cordless to bring the jacks down then tighten with the hand crank that came with the trailer. Reverse when raising them back. Better on the wrists too.

[John in Santa Cruz]

I've been using my drill-driver (NOT an impact wrench) for years on my stabilizer jacks I set its clutch to about 10 or 12, and use it in the lower speed range. The drill-driver is a Ryobi P271, with a 18V lithium pack. I do lube the lead screws a couple times a year with a shot of white lithium spray grease.

[Selkirk]

On the same subject, does any have the wheel lug nut and hot water heater anode socket sizes handy?

[YakRV]

Originally Posted by Selkirk

On the same subject, does any have the wheel lug nut and hot water heater anode socket sizes handy?

The wheel lug nut size is a 1/2” drive 13/16” 6-point deep socket (for the torque wrench). I believe the water heater anode socket size is 1 1/16”.

Edit: Just confirmed the 1 1/16” socket size for the anode by referring back to Reace’s water heater tutorial video.

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by YakRV

The wheel lug nut size is a 1/2” drive 13/16” 6-point deep socket (for the torque wrench). I believe the water heater anode socket size is 1 1/16”.

Thank-you! I am slowly assembling a tool kit for the trailer...and want to make sure that all critical socket sizes are included.

[bborzell]

An out of control impact wrench is probably the kiss of death for these stabilizers.

I use a drill with a clutch, but I stopped using the hand crank as I became more comfortable using the drill motor to do the gross travel and then simply twist the drill body in order to snug up the foot onto a pad. Have not used the handle for several trips.

[alanmalk]

Originally Posted by YakRV

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Edit: Just confirmed the 1 1/16” socket size for the anode by referring back to Reace’s water heater tutorial video.

If your collection of sockets includes 27mm, that will work nicely for the anode.

[YakRV]

Originally Posted by Selkirk

Thank-you! I am slowly assembling a tool kit for the trailer...and want to make sure that all critical socket sizes are included.

You’re welcome. Happy to help.

[CharlesinGA]

If you have the alloy wheels with the 20 holes in them, that is the same or similar to what my BF had. You need a very thin walled 13/16 socket to fit in the recess in the rim or you will be gripping only a tiny bit of the top of the lugnuts. I changed my hub/drum assemblies to 6 lug and replaced the wheels with new Sendel wheels, and new lugnuts with much more surface area. See the attached pics to give you an idea of what I am referring to. (these are the solid steel/chrome lugnuts, not the cheap ones with the stainless sleeves pressed over them)

The same wheels are available in 5 lug. My original 20 hole wheels had bad clear coat and this was a good time to go to 6 lug.

Charles

[CharlesinGA]

Stabilizer socket, best to buy the version that has 1/4 hex with the groove for a quick release chuck, that way it fits either a drill or the small impacts.
Camco Chem 57364 Scissor Jack Socket 3/4"



But if you only want one that chucks in a drill, Camco RV Leveling Scissor Jack Socket Drill Adapter, Fits 3/8" and 1/2" Power Drills, Works with All 3/4" Hex Drive Jacks (57363)