Using an electric impact wrench to raise jacks?

Doug33 wrote:
I just ordered the 3/4" socket (from Amazon) that can be attached to my portable drill. My new TT is much higher above the ground than the previous TT, and takes forever to extend and retract the stabilizers by hand. I also ordered a second set of Lynx levelers so I don't have to extend the stabilizers as far down to the ground. Good advice to keep them lubricated. I have a can of white lithium grease.

I didnt buy the socket from Amazon or an rv place. I went to Lowes and got the 3/8" adapter for 3 bucks and dug an extra 3/4" socket out of my tool box and away we went! I use a 20V lithium drill.

I agree that an impact wrench is not needed. I have both 18v drill and 18v impact and use them both depending on which is handy. I doubt the impact will create enough impact torque to damage the stabilizer jack but the impact does make a lot more noise. Not a problem when using at 2 in the afternoon but if breaking camp at 7:30 am it might frustrate your neighbors.

If I was purchasing just one tool, it would be a drill.

Assuming you are refering to the stabilizers - You don't need an impact wrench. I use my battery powered drill to do this. You might have to adjust the tourque, or give it a twist manually to get going, but the impact is overkill.

Why did you give up on the electric drill? Mine is a Craftsman.

Any 18 volt battery Drill will do the job in a whole lot less time! Batt drill gives you greater service in that you don't have to drag out a cord to go around your whole trailer. In some cases, you won't elec. to plug into in your are just on the road and want to stay overnight at a Casino for example but you want to stablize the rear end even if you don't unhook.

I use my 19.2V Craftsman with no issues. An impact gun could damage the scissor jack! They were intended to be turned.

12v here to, with no issues.

12v Milwaukee red... works great.

My 12V Li Dewalt is plenty powerful. I think I would prefer this method as opposed to electric jacks. Quicker.

Doug33 wrote:
BTW - I saw this young guy at church a couple weeks ago with his wrist in a cast. He said he was drilling through a concrete wall to make a plumbing connection, and the drill bit bound up and torqued his wrist so badly it broke his bone. So keep that in mind if you are going to use something as powerful as an impact wrench.

Actually you have to be more careful with the drill than an impact. An impact puts less force back on the user as the hammering action takes the kickback out of it. I have to be really careful with my 18V Dewalt. It will torque pretty bad if it binds up. Needless to say if the bit/chuck stops the drill itself will wrap around whether your hand is still holding onto it or not.

My DeWalt 14 volt is more than enough power...Yes you can hurt yourself, ask me how I know.:o

BTW - I saw this young guy at church a couple weeks ago with his wrist in a cast. He said he was drilling through a concrete wall to make a plumbing connection, and the drill bit bound up and torqued his wrist so badly it broke his bone. So keep that in mind if you are going to use something as powerful as an impact wrench.