Sick and Tired of cranking your trailer jack? Here is an INEXPENSIVE fix to solve that problem

[@timbervisions]

It is stated on the package of this product to NOT use on a loaded trailer. I mention this in the video, but some folks don't watch the video in it's entirety.

[@steveburnette6820]

I welded a nut to the other side of the of the shaft and I take my cordless impact and a 3/4 socket to raise and lower my trailer.

[@timbervisions]

@steveburnette6820 great idea! Be careful with impacts as they can damage the gears on the inside. That's what I've heard anyway. Drill is recommended only. Thanks for stopping in and sharing!

[@steveburnette6820]

I greased the gears regularly and have ben using the impact to raise and lower the jack for the last 12 years,

[@lodwill5116]

You the man to fallow 😮

[@Arkansasfestus]

Yap and ya can leave the ctank on the other side

[@timbervisions]

@@Arkansasfestus wouldn't the handle need to be removed each time? Both sides spin on my trailer jack when one side is turned.

[@BackatTheRanchSTX]

I was just telling my buddy yesterday I need to find an easier way to lift and drop my trailer because I hate cranking it manually. I guess Google was listening. The YT algorithm served this video up to me today. Cool gadget, thanks for sharing. Subscribed.

[@timbervisions]

@BackatTheRanchSTX it is unnerving when that happens. Glad it worked to your advantage today! Thanks for stopping in and for the subscription. Welcome to the family!

[@BillJones-m4g]

I just spot welded a old impact socket to shaft and use my battery drill Works great, no real cost. Old sockets are abundant, so are drills ,

[@timbervisions]

@@BillJones-m4g great idea. Lots of others have said the same. I'm ok spending a little money to support a local business and not have my trailer look redneck.

[@BillJones-m4g]

@@timbervisions nothing Redbech about a socket use a pretty chrome one if your spouse thinks so! Hand cranking looks more redneck than using battery powered motor saving much time. As a note I own several trailers for work , by cutting off hand crank and welding on a lug nut wheel lock That a socket will not fit but your drill lock key will, prevents theft or unauthorized use, Get several and help secure all your trailers this way!

[@Dallasl_andscaping_.]

I sacrificed a deep well socket and made this a few years back. It’s still working good.

[@timbervisions]

@@Dallasl_andscaping_. ya, I thought about going that route, but decided to just buy one. I'm not a great welder, so this made more sense.

[@Dallasl_andscaping_.]

@@timbervisions I only needed a drill for the bolt hole. It stays bolted on the jack.

[@timbervisions]

@@Dallasl_andscaping_. got ya

[@Dallasl_andscaping_.]

@@timbervisions a guy will start thinking very hard when he cranks on that kind of jack for a few weeks lol! I glad you solved this one.

[@timbervisions]

@@Dallasl_andscaping_. that is the truth. Every once in a while it's not that big of a deal. I was cranking this thing down and up daily for a couple weeks. I needed some relief, plus I know other people have gotta be in a similar situation.

[@ernestsisto3087]

You can put a lock through the hole so it'll make it even harder for somebody to get something on there to turn

[@timbervisions]

Great point!

[@garyfreida6504]

I totally approve of the easy crank method.

[@timbervisions]

@@garyfreida6504 thanks

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

That's a nifty adapter. Thanks for showing us Tim. 😉👍

[@timbervisions]

Thanks for stopping in Daniel

[@skip9808]

Good one thank you

[@timbervisions]

@@skip9808 thanks for stopping in

[@thomassand-cw1oz]

I adapted my 24’ camper trailer to a drill after my motor on my jack burnt out. Way faster than the elect jack, it was so slow. Just removed the elect motor.

[@timbervisions]

@@thomassand-cw1oz that's a great idea for that situation.

[@billloffler8637]

I don’t know about those little trailers but they look a lot like class 8 trailer landing legs. Big trailers have a 2 speed crank, push it in for low range (heavy lifting) and pull out for high speed (no load).

[@timbervisions]

@billloffler8637 another guy had mentioned that as well. Not an option on this little trailer

[@billloffler8637]

@@timbervisions Then your idea sounds like the best way. I like holding the drill with 2 hands because I still remember getting twisted around on a ladder with a 1/2 electric drill motor and couldn’t let go of the trigger when I was young. Wasn’t paying much attention one day when a battery drill caught something and twisted my wrist. If you know it’s having a problem drilling you’re ready for it, it’s when you’re not it gets you. Good luck, nice looking trailer.

[@timbervisions]

I've switched to two handing it and slowing down at the end. Thanks for stopping in

[@billloffler8637]

👍

[@steinbierz]

Man…I have a Load Trail utility trailer with this same type of jack except I have left and right jacks with one common handle to lift both. I have been lookng for something like this since I bought my trailer in 2016 and have bought several things off of Amazon to see if I could cobble something together but was never successful. I am ordering this as soon as I finish this post!

[@timbervisions]

@steinbierz I'm glad I helped you out, brother!

[@troystelly5901]

Great job and great add on tool. I will be ordering asap. I was going to convert to electric jack. Not now. Thanks

[@timbervisions]

Considerably less money than an electric jack. Most folks already have a drill so it just made sense. Thanks for dropping in!

[@canslono1084]

Thank you for sharing

[@timbervisions]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@oldfarmer9004]

Yes if you’re hooking and unhooking the trailer more often. I heard you say you have a battery in the box and I see the little solar panel on there. What is that battery being used for? I have a cargo trailer that is quite heavy and has stabilizer jack stands. I have to go up and down with the tongue of the trailer 5 times to hitch it up! Because, I have a load leveling hitch. I put on one of the harbor freight 12v jacks. Wasn’t that expensive and I put alligator clips on it so it doesn’t stay live when not in use. ✌️

[@timbervisions]

@oldfarmer9004 I have a winch system for the trailer. I know the electric Jacks are less than hydraulic ones, but this thing I'm showing was under $50. 12 volt jacks are about triple that or more. Seemed like a no brainer move to me and the install was fast.

[@henryklassen3362]

I work at a trailer manufacturing company and the majority of the jacks have a drop leg where you pull a spring loaded pin and the leg can drop down, then you don’t have to crank it that far.

[@timbervisions]

@henryklassen3362 yes, this trailer has that function, but I'm low enough it's unusable. I can maybe get the first hole sometimes, but really not handy reaching down and trying to get it to pull out enough to release, then reaching down with the other hand to push it down or use your foot... this drill adaptor is quick and easy and no cranking needed unless the trailer is loaded.

[@JeffGeorgalas]

That's pretty cool. I hate cranking the jacks on my gooseneck so much, that a lot of times I'll leave it connected to the truck for days because I don't feel like unhooking it! My big trailer has two jacks operated with one crank, and I wonder if trying to run both of those up and down (they go up and down together at the same time) would kill my drill. I wanted to buy hydraulic jacks when I got the trailer, but they were pretty expensive, and have a pretty high failure rate.

[@timbervisions]

I think if you only use it when the trailer is empty it would be alright. You don't use those cheap Dewalt drills do ya? HA JK

[@JeffGeorgalas]

@@timbervisions no, I've got all Milwaukee stuff, the same as it appears that you do. 😀

[@timbervisions]

@@JeffGeorgalas I recall seeing that in some of your videos as well.

[@bear9923]

I'VE USED THIS STYLE TRAILER FOR 50+ YEARS AND NEVER FOUND THAT HAVING TO TAKE 1 MINUTE TO CRANK A TRAILER UP BY HAND WAS A BIG HEART ACHE. JUST SAYIN

[@timbervisions]

To each their own. Time is important to me. It's less the action of it and more of the time of it. I'm glad you don't mind cranking for a minute. I don't have time for that.

[@crazyobservations3080]

You have a box make a wood block tall enough to throw under the jack where you only have to crank it a couple inches. When the jack is up put the block in your box and take it with you. Don't need batteries using it in the rain wont ruin it. Works great. cheap or free maybe. If you have to load and unload your trailer when its not hooked up build a wide enough block to allow the jack to move around without falling off.

[@timbervisions]

I see your point and this jack is even extendable to not need a block under it as you describe. The issue is that it takes so many cranks to raise enough to clear the ball since the jack is geared down so much. That is the point of this attachment. I have a toolbox right in the back of my truck that I keep my drill in so it right there all the time and I have several batteries as well. Maybe not the best for everyone, but it's been great for me. Thanks for stopping in!

[@wayneskinner5931]

My helper didnt raise the jack all the way, then said ok go ahead, i pulled off, and hit a stump , destroyed the jack, jack should be raised completely because of curbs, stumps rocks, uneven ground that can destroy a jack that is not raised all the way

[@timbervisions]

@@wayneskinner5931 that is true

[@JustinO-Pinion]

Hi. Looks like you can pin the red adapter to the other end of the crank rod and leave it there all the time. The red adapter would install to the opposite end of the rod and you put the handle back where you took it off from for this video. (I guess a person could see it on the rod and steal it though.)

[@timbervisions]

@JustinO-Pinion I think I follow what you're saying, but then the handle would need to spin as well when using it, which wouldn't work very well. If the handle could spin freely, like bolt removed it would work, but then it may fall off going down the road.

[@Motorizeify]

It does work well. Just like you say, though, do it with an empty trailer. I was doing it with a full trailer and ended up shearing the pin inside the jack. Those pins are difficult to find. Ended up buying the gear set just to get a new pin.i went back to hand cranking.

[@timbervisions]

@Motorizeify hard lesson to learn on that one. I read that warning in the video. Empty trailer only. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@alanosborne1947]

I like that tool quite handy and inexpensive!! Does your trailer jack have 2 speeds?" On a semi trailer the landing gear have 2 speeds and your jack is very similar. To make it work you push the handle in or pull it out in order to engage the gears. Then again your jack may not have the gearing.

[@timbervisions]

I've had lots of comments saying that, but at this level of jack that is not an option. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@EnvirotekCleaningSystems]

@@timbervisions I'd bet it has a two speed. I didn't know they made those styles without it. Take that cap off if it doesn't slide in for some reason and see what is going on with it. Worth a look.

[@timbervisions]

@EnvirotekCleaningSystems guess I'm going to have to do a video and prove it. So many folks are certain it's a two speed. Ha

[@EnvirotekCleaningSystems]

@@timbervisions That is why I think you might want to take the cover off and look and see if it is 2 speed and it is just not working. I honestly don't think I have ever seen a jack that size that isn't 2 speed. It is at least worth it to look and see if it is. That is the reason so many people believe it is 2 speed. They wouldn't hardly sell any that weren't 2 speed, because as you have found out, a single speed jack on a heavy trailer sucks.

[@markschoenhals185]

Cool toy. I’d change the ball hitch to bull dog style if me. I have the adjustable hitch like you do. I remove it when not using. Call it anti theft device. 😅

[@timbervisions]

Those Bull Dog couplers are nice, but this is what came on my trailer. I agree, this will help deter theft of the trailer as well. Thanks for stopping in!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome , where can you get that part and a drill for $50.00 ?

[@timbervisions]

Link in the description of the video

[@DonnieSnyder-h8r]

5:50 I thought about making myself something like that to put on my trailer I've got the same kind of crank on my trailer you got

[@timbervisions]

@@DonnieSnyder-h8r I thought about making one, but this one was already made and tested and not super expensive either, so I went this route.

[@Patriottoo2]

Thanks for the idea!

[@timbervisions]

Thanks for stopping in!

[@warrior4-u]

Nighco Trailer Sales jack and drill adapter is cheaper and stainless steel. Just got one from them, shipping super fast.

[@timbervisions]

Sweet! You should post a video about it on your channel.

[@jameskennerly9748]

Very interesting thank you Sir!

[@timbervisions]

@jameskennerly9748 thanks for stopping in!

[@dennis4lyfe]

I like it I will have to buy one

[@timbervisions]

It's as handy as a pocket on a shirt 😉

[@merrilljohn1619]

That crank adapter is really slick. I previously owned a trailer like yours. I wish I had that tool. Winner, winner, winner. Thanks for the video. I wish I was you.

[@timbervisions]

@@merrilljohn1619 it's proven to be pretty handy. Thanks for stopping in!

[@davidshumski4629]

No more cranking and wheezing. The Red Green show.

[@timbervisions]

@@davidshumski4629 Ha!

[@OlTrailDog]

For $50 I'd wait until a Chinamanese knock off comes out for a dollar three eighty. Or more likely weld up my DIY version because it certainly looks handy enough.

[@timbervisions]

@OlTrailDog they exist out there. I saw some on Amazon. I can swing 50 bucks pretty easily. I'm blessed that way, I guess. It is handy, that's for sure.

[@jimhubert9408]

Don't those legs have a high and low speed to them?

[@timbervisions]

Not on this one.

[@makestuff4us]

Please pull the lock pin before attaching it to the drill, I seen you put your finger through the ring on the pin, if you would have accidently bumped the trigger, your finger would have been wound up quickly. really neat tool for the money. I'm not harping, just be safe.

[@timbervisions]

@makestuff4us I appreciate the tip, thanks for stopping in!

[@leecrawford6393]

Calm down mom

[@shawnsmith4058]

With socket for spare tire changes

[@timbervisions]

That is certainly an option. Thanks for stopping in!

[@rogerl8488]

Explain please thank you

[@charleycavanaugh5414]

That's a great thing to have .

[@timbervisions]

It has proven to be handy. Thanks for stopping in!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Tim you’ll have to let us know when you have a heavy load and want to uncouple your trailer from truck how it will do. Thanks for sharing 👍TCT

[@timbervisions]

Maybe you did not hear this part of the video, but on the packaging for the EZ crank it states "Do Not use on a loaded trailer" Luckily it's very simple to switch back to the crank handle if I ever do need to lift the trailer while loaded. Thanks for stopping in Tony!

[@3209-f4h]

Then law allcall with Hoss n adam?

[@fr_clan.official8938]

Well a gear would speed up the process by adding 2 gears to make sin 3 to 1 ratio ,

[@timbervisions]

Adding a gear would help. Using the adapter works as well. Quick and easy solution.

[@turb0nasty887]

This trick has been around for a very long time I can't believe someone monetized it and even more wild people are buying it. Crazy. Being the video is only a month old I thought maybe something new but no same old... couple dollars at the hardware store is all it takes.

[@timbervisions]

I love all the videos you have posted of new and exciting things...Have a great day and thanks for helping to drive more traffic to my video by commenting on it.

[@turb0nasty887]

@timbervisions lol this isnt new or exciting i think thats the point i was making. the intention isn't to drive people away from your channel haha weird thing to say. I can tell what you care about... and it's not new exciting things. Again this is old 5 dollar trick you payed how much for? What this world has come too. I guess it's clear your not about doing things yourself.

[@timbervisions]

I think you missed my point. You have ZERO videos posted so you have no idea what it takes to make them. The intention IS to drive people to my channel to view it. Folks learn about things THEY have never heard of before. Do you have any idea how many people had never seen that attachment before? Maybe instead of typing about how great you are, make some videos and prove it. I never said I had found something that had never been made before. I stated in the video I found something to help with my issue. Perhaps it would help others with the same issue. I am not selling it. If someone want to but one they can. If they want to make one, even better. Now, have a pleasant day. Thanks again for commenting on my video. It's greatly appreciated.

[@mst5632]

Less than $50 for the adapter, but $120 for a dedicated drill, battery and charger. Don’t forget to not leave the battery in your trailer box/truck is because the temps with ruin it. As I have never been afraid to work, I’ll hand crank and save my money. You do you though. Thank you for sharing and stay blessed.

[@timbervisions]

@mst5632 i have that drill for other things already as most folks do. Most people have a cordless drill these days, if not, yes it'll be more to buy that part. I'm not afraid to work either, but saving time is never a bad thing. I'll spend money to save time every time. Money can be earned, we only have so much time. Thanks for stopping in!

[@danielking2944]

If you could use a battery operated hole hog ,the lower speed and high torque would make it safer . Of course,if it is too hard for that,you might get a broken arm.

[@timbervisions]

@@danielking2944 I'm not familiar with a hole hog. What is that?

[@timbervisions]

I googled it and get your point. I run the drill at low speed and have not had any issues with it. I watch when I'm getting close to fully raised and slow it down before I get there. Thanks for your comment though. It may very well help someone out.

[@DickDowdy]

So why not just leave the trailer at correct height when disconnecting from hitch on truck.

[@timbervisions]

@@DickDowdy because I need to disconnect from the truck. You can't disconnect unless you raise it up. Maybe you've never used a trailer before?

[@DickDowdy]

@@timbervisions No i meant once disconnected from the truck the height should not have to change to rehook is what i meant

[@timbervisions]

@user-px3ml2ge4g so when the jack is geared down as much as this one is, it takes a lot of cranks to go that little bit. You can barely see the jack move with each rotation. With the excrank drill attachment, this goes a lot faster. As I stated in the video, my previous trailer jack, this wasn't an issue. This jack is geared way down. Each crank is a fraction of an inch movement in the jack. Hope that makes more sense as to the usefulness of this attachment.

[@kevinmoa1678]

pretty dang awesome

[@timbervisions]

I was impressed! Thanks for stopping in!

[@ronevans852]

Can’t bet that.

[@timbervisions]

You are right about that! Thanks for stopping in

[@3209-f4h]

Or Richard swartz… only call once!

[@Sctronic209]

I like it.

[@timbervisions]

@@Sctronic209 thanks!

[@chasallallbright4877]

Works best with 1/2 hammer drill

[@timbervisions]

Thanks for sharing

[@3209-f4h]

Marshal dillon is coming to help ya. Kitty could’ve prevented all this.

[@3209-f4h]

Opie Taylor will be on next…

[@waynederby4684]

Still has a fair bit of torque and you need to pay attention to that or you may regret it.....

[@timbervisions]

Oh I agree, especially when lifting. Thanks for stopping in

[@houndsmanone4563]

I like the EZ Crank tool. Thanks for the video. 👍🏽🤠 09/07/24

[@timbervisions]

@houndsmanone4563 thanks for stopping in!

[@3209-f4h]

Go git the ice cream & hire Morgan and them to do it.

[@timbervisions]

@@3209-f4h 🤣😂

[@LyleMathews]

There is a high gear on that trailer jack...

[@timbervisions]

@@LyleMathews no there isn't. Click the link in the description of the video I made answering that comment. Some do, but not this jack.

[@spinnerbaitalways]

i made mine out of a deep well socket

[@timbervisions]

I have seen a few videos on doing that and i thought about doing the same. I figured i could support a USA made company and but theirs. Still way cheaper than an electric or hydraulic jack.

[@3209-f4h]

No, banana za…😂🎉

[@thomasmccabe7666]

Try it loaded

[@timbervisions]

It states on the package to NOT use when the trailer is loaded, so I think I'll pass on that idea. I mentioned that in the video as well. I have the handle to use quick and easy if I ever need to lift it loaded.

[@grandpamike5336]

cool tool

[@timbervisions]

@grandpamike5336 thanks for stopping in!

[@3209-f4h]

Then mash!

[@stevenorquist-yp7su]

Buy the time you did all of that you could have cranked it up or down.

[@timbervisions]

I appreciate your input, but no I couldn't

[@williammacdonald2948]

Says the guy who never turned a jack handle!😜

[@3209-f4h]

Oh festus…..

[@anthonysmathers7497]

Put it in high gear .. lol

[@timbervisions]

@@anthonysmathers7497 it does not have " high gear"

[@anthonysmathers7497]

@@timbervisions who'd buy a junk trailer with no high gear???? Lol

[@timbervisions]

@@anthonysmathers7497 have a great day troll

[@anthonysmathers7497]

@@timbervisions ise just kidding. I didn't mean to be a troll...... Lol

[@timbervisions]

@@anthonysmathers7497 That trailer is not junk. It is a high quality trailer and serves me well. It's hard to get sarcasm through text. Have a good day.

[@jerryhobdy7847]

Where's the beans

[@timbervisions]

I don't know

[@3209-f4h]

STUPID… QUIT PULLin’ 1.

[@Ted3422]

I like it.

[@timbervisions]

Thanks! Me too