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09-28-2024, 11:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Tabernash, Colorado
Trailer: 2021 GeoPro FDS and 2020 Escape 21C
Posts: 12
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socket size for stabilizer jack
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to purchase so that I can raise and lower my stabilizer jacks on my 21C.
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09-28-2024, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Trailer: 2021 21NE
Posts: 535
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3/4" or 19 mm says the husband
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09-28-2024, 11:34 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Tabernash, Colorado
Trailer: 2021 GeoPro FDS and 2020 Escape 21C
Posts: 12
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Thank you!! To both you and "the husband" (o;
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09-28-2024, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 9,341
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If you're going to use an electric drill to raise and lower them stay away from impact drills. Not only are they a nuisance to others but they can mask the need to service the stabilizers.
The lead screw can get caked with road grime and grit. An impact drill will make them operate alright but masks the need for cleaning the lead screw.
Oh, and be prepared for a bunch of folks to jump in and say that they use an impact drill without any problem.
Ron
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09-28-2024, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Trailer: 2021 21NE
Posts: 535
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I use a regular drill with adapter, much quieter than an impact.
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09-28-2024, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2024
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Trailer: 2021 Escape 19
Posts: 128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kathytony1985
I use a regular drill with adapter, much quieter than an impact.
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I usually do them manually, but if it's wicked hot and I have one around, I'll use a drill for the middle portion.
Start and finish by hand for me.
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09-28-2024, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 2,240
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I carry a cordless drill, but do stabilizers by hand. It’s just easy to do. Maybe when I’m 75 I’ll change my mind.
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Randy & Barb
1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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09-28-2024, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 9,341
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
I carry a cordless drill, but do stabilizers by hand. It’s just easy to do. Maybe when I’m 75 I’ll change my mind.
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Or not.
I've pretty well stopped using a drill, especially since I installed a front electric tongue jack.
The ball bearing handle makes the manual crank much more civilized and easier on the hand.
Ron
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09-29-2024, 04:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (Little Elsie) Extensively Personalized
Posts: 3,053
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
I carry a cordless drill, but do stabilizers by hand. It’s just easy to do. Maybe when I’m 75 I’ll change my mind.
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I am 75 and never use a drill; always crank stabilizers by hand. I like the “feel” of knowing how tight they are and knowing I have not applied any “lift,” just stabilization. Then again, my 5.0 TA only has stabilizers in the rear, only two to deal with.
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What a long strange trip it’s been!
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09-29-2024, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,417
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The stabilizers are not much of a job. We use the crank and Rita sets the contact pressure where she wants it. The stretching and rotation actions needed are good for us as we conscientiously try to maintain flexibility.
Iowa Dave
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Ain’t no trouble jacking a double Burma Shave
Dave
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09-29-2024, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA, Toyota Tundra CrewMax
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
The stabilizers are not much of a job. We use the crank and Rita sets the contact pressure where she wants it. The stretching and rotation actions needed are good for us as we conscientiously try to maintain flexibility.
Iowa Dave
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Exact same with us, Dave. Any physical effort is welcome.
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09-30-2024, 07:31 AM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA, Toyota Tundra CrewMax
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyfisher70!
Can anyone tell me the correct size socket to purchase so that I can raise and lower my stabilizer jacks on my 21C.
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Accessories for that purpose are widely and cheaply available both online and at RV dealer parts departments.
Look for something like this.
Of course, a 3/4" or 19mm socket will also work if that's what you prefer.
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Lyle
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09-30-2024, 08:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,555
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iamunique127
Accessories for that purpose are widely and cheaply available both online and at RV dealer parts departments.
Look for something like this.
Of course, a 3/4" or 19mm socket will also work if that's what you prefer.
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yeah, thats exactly what I use, on my ryobi non-impact drill-driver, set to its low speed mode.
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