jenandjon Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 I have an older 5th wheel with the manual hand crank jacks. I would like to convert it to electric. Has anyone done this just by installing an electric motor to the existing landing gear? Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, jenandjon said: I have an older 5th wheel with the manual hand crank jacks. I would like to convert it to electric. Has anyone done this just by installing an electric motor to the existing landing gear? This might help : I know it's likely not exactly what you had in mind , but it definitely speeds the process . That Is one of the better ones , but they came in lesser qualities also . https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW059K-2-18-Volt-2-inch-Cordless/dp/B0001LQLE2 Edited July 14, 2018 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 Don’t run any landing gear or stabilizer jacks to the end of the thread/travel with your cordless driver going in road gear. Owie to wrists can occur. Signed Test Dummy Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted July 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 I did use a drill for a while but I burned it up. I was wondering if there was a kit to install a motor where the crank handle goes. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sure, order a 12VDC motor that is intended to be used in that application, as you would order a spare. The a couple of sprockets and some chain, a fuse protected power source to a switch, and that should do it. I've even seen these motors on CL sometimes. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, rpsinc said: Sure, order a 12VDC motor that is intended to be used in that application, as you would order a spare. The a couple of sprockets and some chain, a fuse protected power source to a switch, and that should do it. I've even seen these motors on CL sometimes. Might have to change that to 4 . Or , however many jacks are involved . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Olynyk Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 We just purchased a 30' 1996 Innsbruck by Gulf Stream.. real nice 5th wheel that has been wel kept.. the only drawback is it's a manual crank for lowering and raising the front legs. I see Amazon has motors and gear boxes for 5th wheels. can anyone point me as to which ones if any will work on my unit. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 How about a battery impact gun, & adapt the crank to it with a socket, etc Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 7/14/2018 at 8:18 AM, noteven said: Don’t run any landing gear or stabilizer jacks to the end of the thread/travel with your cordless driver going in road gear. Owie to wrists can occur. Signed Test Dummy Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Our Newmar had motors with gearboxes on each leg. The motor/box is available separately. There are a couple different manufacturers. See what brand you jacks are and google the parts. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Fab-Products-17943010-Electric-Landing/dp/B0033XXXG4 That's what is on my Teton. They are 5k each. Would have to build some brackets for them. Edited August 19, 2020 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted September 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 6:34 AM, ARGO said: How about a battery impact gun, & adapt the crank to it with a socket, etc DO NOT use an impact. The roll pins on the jacks do not like the chatter. I used a drill to run them down to the ground. Then hand crank. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 OK, that's kinda what I intended. Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I know this is an old thread, I was going to use a tarp motor to open the ramp door on my trailer, I didn't because I need a clutch release. These tarp motors and a sprocket/chain set up would work well on a hand crank conversion. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-HP-50-1-Gear-Ratio-12V-Apache-Slim-Universal-Dump-Truck-Tarping-System-Motor/401779538886?hash=item5d8bed3bc6:g:wyAAAOSwCYFc9USp Edited September 29, 2020 by Steve from SoCal Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: I know this is an old thread, I was going to use a tarp motor to open the ramp door on my trailer, I didn't because I need a clutch release. These tarp motors and a sprocket/chain set up would work well on a hand crank conversion. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-HP-50-1-Gear-Ratio-12V-Apache-Slim-Universal-Dump-Truck-Tarping-System-Motor/401779538886?hash=item5d8bed3bc6:g:wyAAAOSwCYFc9USp Steve,. Keep us all posted on this. If it works, take pix of what you did. I've been thinking about doing this for a while but never could in mind get it straight on how to get started. Thanks Ben "chief916" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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