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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?

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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 :

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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

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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.

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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.

Marcel

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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 . ;)

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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"

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