Impact wrenches

[gasmantexas]

With the possibility of needing a flat tire changed when no roadside assistance is available I'm wanting to be prepared to do the job myself.
I've pretty much checked into the aircompressor/inverter, but I'd like to know the opinion/experience of rv'ers with batterypack impact wrenches.
I'll be dealing with lug nuts requiring 140 fpt.
Thank you

[BigJon05]

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.

[wa8yxm]

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.

[gasmantexas]

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

[JnJnKatiebug]

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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[Bonefish]

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.

[Mandalay_Parr]

Here at Amazon

[Mandalay_Parr]

Never had a battery pack one. Can you get one with about twice your torque needs?