using a drill to raise and lower scissor jacks

Somewhere I read about using a cordless drill to lower or raise the scissor jacks. We are leaving this afternoon to pIick up our 2619 in Florida. And I wanted
to tell the hubbs about that idea. But I don't remember where I read it.
I am sorry. Next time I will take notes. Cheryl

I do it all the time, also use it for the awning. All you need to do is go to a hardware store and buy yourself a length of round steel rod, I think mine is either 3/8 or slightly smaller in size. I bought a Harbor Freight 3/8 inch variable speed 18 volt drill and your almost set. Take the rod and bend a 90 degree hook, and you are done.
Do the drill a favor and grease the threads of the jacks, or at least use some oil to lessen the drill's job. It works great!

Dave

No time to bend the steel rod before you leave? Just use an old reasonably big allen wrench - it lasted years for us! - camp2canoe

[Bill]

Originally Posted by CherylTh

Somewhere I read about using a cordless drill to lower or raise the scissor jacks. We are leaving this afternoon to pIick up our 2619 in Florida. And I wanted to tell the hubbs about that idea. Cheryl

Cheryl -

You're right - it has been discussed a lot. When you are in a hurry - or even if you are not - you'll find that the forum's Search tool is your friend. It will bring up a lot of threads on the topic, such as this one

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=5125

Bill

[Kwantau]

My 2720/2011 does not have the hole in the jack hex to put the hook into so I ended up bying a drill adaptor intended for the raising/lowering of the jacks and they are available at most RV dealers and not pricy. Works great in my
18 volt drill.

[rvcycleguy]

The hex Allen wrench fits good in the drill chuck. Better grip than a round steel rod.

I am getting wear in the round hole on the jack More wear than I would expect.

Perhaps the edges of the hex wrench are cause excess wear. I might switch to something more round.

[commodor47]

Why not keep the Allen wrench - since it grabs better in the chuck. Just grind off the angled edges on the bent section of the Allen wrench.

Dick

My drill is old and not reversible. I can see a new cordless drill or screwdriver in my future LOL

[T and C]

They sell a thing called a "J hook" at RV stores for the purpose of raising your jacks. It is smooth sided, unlike an allen wrench. It will not cause wear around the sides of the hole like the angles on the allen wrench does.

Also, the drill needs to be 18 volt or more.

Tom