Impact wrenches

It's only 140 Lbs do it by hand. Just get a long breaker bar and extension for the duals. Haven't needed anything more in the 12 years I've had mine and I repack wheels every 2 years whether it needs it or not.

I doubt the impact wrench will be able to provide sufficient torque but they will be handy to remove lug nuts, once loosened, and add lug nuts until a cheater is needed; with a good torque wrench, of course.
The above is based on my 18V Makita impact wrench.

I use a 3 foot long breaker bar and deep socket. Battery never wears down.

I already had an inverter so a 120v model from Sears Craftsman works perfect for me.

Get the HF electric one for $39 and an extension cord (If you have on on-board genny). Used it many times to change tires on the FW.

I have both a battery operated job, it's ok for cars but no good at all for the RV, and an air operated one for the RV. If you ahve 22.5" tires you want at least a 3/4" air operated job. The battery ones won't cut it at least not the ones I've seen.

Mine is a 1/2 inch and yes... It got the job done, Had to over pressurize it though.

Thanks to you all for the response.

I did see the 18v DeWalt. I have recently seen "new" 20v Dewalt
with a 300 fpt max. This one has lithium batteries.
It looks as if the 20v will be the way I go.
I'll also keep in mind the procedures "Bonefish" listed.

Thanks again

Bonefish wrote:
As previously posted.....

I can only speak to a 1/2 inch drive 18v Dewalt Impact Driver which I carry.

I have and it will knock loose and take the lug nuts off the tow vehicle and camper in the case of a flat.

Caution: It is capable of OVER torquing and cross threading the lug nuts with 300 ft-lbs if use improperly when putting them back on. I start the lug nuts by hand and use a short burst to snug them up I then torque the lugs the rest of the way by hand and torqued with Snapon torque wrench.

You will need impact capable sockets---the standard ones it will split open. Also another advantage the wheel does not have to be in contact with the ground when knocking the lug nuts loose.

x2-I have one also. Would not leave home without it. It is stout if you have a fully charged battery.

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As previously posted.....

I can only speak to a 1/2 inch drive 18v Dewalt Impact Driver which I carry.

I have and it will knock loose and take the lug nuts off the tow vehicle and camper in the case of a flat.

Caution: It is capable of OVER torquing and cross threading the lug nuts with 300 ft-lbs if use improperly when putting them back on. I start the lug nuts by hand and use a short burst to snug them up I then torque the lugs the rest of the way by hand and torqued with Snapon torque wrench.

You will need impact capable sockets---the standard ones it will split open. Also another advantage the wheel does not have to be in contact with the ground when knocking the lug nuts loose.