Pop-up Truck Camper tool question

[meadowcreek]

We have a Sun-Lite pop-up camper and I have heard some people use a drill adapter for their jacks. Can someone tell me if they know of a place where I can buy one, or is this something that is homemade? Thanks!

[mi_drew]

I also have a Sun Lite and made the tool by finding a deep well socket with the same inside diameter. Then using a die grinder, cut the notch for the pin.

[meadowcreek]

You are all so awesome!! Thank you so much for your helpful information.

[RWDIII]

mkirsch wrote:
A quick google search for "camper jack drill adapter" results in several good links. Adventure RV has them for pretty much any camper jack brand and style.

For the first few years I hand cranked my jacks once they touched down because I thought my cheap 18V Ryobi drill was straining too much, and I didn't want to twist/rack the camper too much. This fall at unloading time, I basically said (expletive) it, and ran the camper up with the drill. Both drill and camper survived fine. The key is to keep going from jack to jack and raising each one in a short burst, about 10-15 revolutions of the drill.

The big bonus? No busted knuckles this year from that %$#@ right rear jack that has the crank facing the wrong way.

Never had a problem with the 18v Ryobi with the 2 speed.
I got a Ryobi saw with the Li batt and when used on the drill works fine,
usually a two batt job:)

[_DJ_1]

I also have a Sun Lite. Got the adaptor from my Dealer. Not cheap, about 20 bucks. I also saw a thread on here where someone made an adaptor from a hole saw blade. Another point about the drill is get one with high and low range. I use the 19.2 Craftsman in low range. Gives the drill more power plus spins the jack mechanism slower which is easier on both.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

AmazonHere's where I bought mine

In my case, my drill isn't very powerful - it's just a 12 v; so I use it to move the jacks without a load, and still hand crank the last few inches under load. Even doing this - it's still darn handy to be able to do!

On edit: I have the Reico Titan jacks. I didn't realize there were different adaptors.

[mkirsch]

A quick google search for "camper jack drill adapter" results in several good links. Adventure RV has them for pretty much any camper jack brand and style.

For the first few years I hand cranked my jacks once they touched down because I thought my cheap 18V Ryobi drill was straining too much, and I didn't want to twist/rack the camper too much. This fall at unloading time, I basically said (expletive) it, and ran the camper up with the drill. Both drill and camper survived fine. The key is to keep going from jack to jack and raising each one in a short burst, about 10-15 revolutions of the drill.

The big bonus? No busted knuckles this year from that %$#@ right rear jack that has the crank facing the wrong way.

[jmcgsd]

You'll probably also want a decent drill. I had a Coleman pop up trailer that I raised with a drill. It took an 18V DeWalt.

[JimBollman]

Last two campers I had homemade adapters.

[RickW]

Also try Amazon. Drill bit adapter for RV or camper jack adapter.

[shellbackcva59]

Sending you a PM

[Bumpyroad]

I bought one at my RV dealer, then discovered it was for another type of jack. :s
bumpy

[69cayo]

You can try Ebay, I've seen a few different styles on there.