Making a drill chuck for raising/lowering Stabilizers

[LoadedCamera]

Okay people, I know this has been done a million times, but I am curious about a drill adapter to use a 3/4" socket on my stabilizers.
 
I just got my cordless drill (Craftsman 1/2" 19.2V 400lbs of Torque) and need a chuck for my stabilizers.
 
1)  Is this an item I can purchase somewhere?
2)  How easy is it to make for someone that doesn't have alot of cutting tools or welding tools?

[4Galvs]

PUT Store:

http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=4SJenie&Category_Code=

[Tim5055]

We purchased the adaptor from the store and I must say it is HEAVY DUTY!

I originally tried cutting a socket but found it near impossible to do without a machine shop :p

If you ever think you may buy a heavier drill to use in popping up, get the one from the store.

[LoadedCamera]

This talks about 7/8" Square or round.  I need something that is 3/4" in size to fit the stabilizers on the new Hybrid.
 
I'm looking for something that works like the Socket Jenie, but 3/4" in size.
 
I guess I may have to get someone to cut a socket extension and grind the sides to fit my drill.
 
Thanks

[Tim5055]

This talks about 7/8" Square or round.  I need something that is 3/4" in size to fit the stabilizers on the new Hybrid.
 
I'm looking for something that works like the Socket Jenie, but 3/4" in size.
 
I guess I may have to get someone to cut a socket extension and grind the sides to fit my drill.
 
Thanks

Give Dave a call in the morning, I'm sure he said they are made to fit al of the standard configurations.

[tlhdoc]

I guess I may have to get someone to cut a socket extension and grind the sides to fit my drill.
 
Thanks

I took a socket to a body shop and they cut a slot in it for me.  

[NCSunshine]

Hey Guys,

When are you going to post pictures of the new camper?  Sorry OT.

[Gone-Camping]

You've got a couple of choices here. The easiest way out is to buy a Socket Genie from the PUT store.
 
If you have access to an automotive shop, you can take a standard socket and have them use an air cutting tool to make a notch into it. You'll also need an adapter that will make your 3/8 square socket fit into the drill, Sears sells such a device for a couple of bucks.... one end looks like a standard hex drive (like screw driver bits) and the other end is 3/8" square to fit into the socket. If you're handy with such things, you could try cutting your own notches with a dremel type tool.
 
A third alternative is to go to the RV shop, and buy a replacement hand crank (usually about $10). When you get home with it, dig out the hack saw and cut-off the handle, leaving you the socket and shank. This might need a little work with a bench grinder to make three even flat spots on the shank so that the drill can "grip" properly.

[6Quigs]

LOL,

Loaded Camera, if you had posted a photo of your stabilizers then there just might not have been this confusion and people pointing you to the socket genie!!

Having owned a Coleman popup and used the socket genie, and now a Hybrid, I know the difference between the two stabilizers.

The reciever on the stabilizers on my hybrid is a 3/4 hex nut, and a simple 3/4" hex socket works just fine. I did have to make an adapter that allows me to use the 3/4" socket with my 3/8" drill. You should be able to buy such an adapter at Sears or most tool supply stores locally.

[Gone-Camping]

Perhaps, but not all Hybrid stabilizers are the same. Not sure what he has, but my Trail Cruiser stabilizers are the same thing that are on the Fleetwood/Coleman PU, and must have the slot cut into it to work. Meanwhile, I also have a scissor jack for leveling and that takes a standard socket...so I need both actually!
 
In retrospect as I re-read his post, all he really needs is one of the adapters that they sell at just about any hardware store or tool store (Sears, Lowes etc...)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00926352000

[LoadedCamera]

The KZ Frontier Hybrid takes a 3/4" socket for the stabilizers.  The company that makes the Socket Jenie has one that I think will work.  They offer quite a few different configurations.

I need to call them today and find out what the size is of the socket, and what the cost is.  I'll post here after I find that out..
 
Thanks for all the suggestions and help.  I can always count on PUT to provide the right direction to look.

[LoadedCamera]

Hey Guys,
 
When are you going to post pictures of the new camper? Sorry OT.

Julia,
 
We hope to have the new toy home in a week or so.  As soon as we get it here, I'll shoot some pic's and post them to my website.  I'm very excited and really looking forward to camping in this apartment on wheels.
 
I'll have to name it "The Penthouse" or something like that...  I am going to be soooo spoiled about my camping now..

[6Quigs]

In retrospect as I re-read his post, all he really needs is one of the adapters that they sell at just about any hardware store or tool store (Sears, Lowes etc...)
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00926352000

Cliff,
that's the exact fitting I need,
and at $2.99 I think I can afford it.
I am currently using a piece of 3/8" square metal, and the socket keeps falling off, so this should be perfect.
Also, the drill I'm using,.... it's an 18 volt Coleman I bought at Kragen Auto parts for $29.99, and although it doesn't produce anywhere near 400 lbs of torque, it provides just enough torque to lower my stabilizers.

[LoadedCamera]

I'm going to call the people that make the Socket Jenie and make sure that the one they have for the Scissor Jacks will fit my stabilizers on the new trailer.

You guys have been great..  Lots of great ideas

[LoadedCamera]

6Quigs,
 
This is the drill that we bought.  The sale that they had at the time I walked in the store gave me another 10% off if I used my sears card.  I couldn't pass up the deal.
 
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00911449000
 
We may have the problem solved with either the craftsman tool or the Socket Jenie piece.