Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs.
can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordless drill?
OR, do we have to consider total replacement with a new set up?
hako said
08:33 PM Aug 7, 2015
I've simply attached a short length of 25mm plastic pipe to the chassis at each leg to guide the winder to the head - you only have to lean down, insert cordless drill winder in hole a pull the trigger. Simple and cheap. I'd add a picture but it's dark outside.
Good luck.
keiron said
10:42 PM Aug 7, 2015
The smartest way for us that have difficulty bending / squatting down is to retro-fit a hydraulic system. Not overly expensive, simple to operate, and all done from the front of the van. Can be manual pump, or for extra dollars, electrically operated.
Cheers good buddy, KB
PeterD said
07:54 AM Aug 8, 2015
Bob, you can remove the steadies and remount them across the van but that will require a little chassis modification.One van I had had the front steadies mounted cross wise on the front cross member of the chassis and the rear ones were mounted longitudinally along the chassis side rails.
If you are going to change the direction of your drive you will have to use some right angle gearing instead. The right angle drive will be no more trouble than remounting your steadies cross wise just more expensive.
Rather than play around with your steadies, get yourself a long reach winder. Just cut the crank off the end and replace it with your drill. I have seen people operate that set-up without trouble.
-- Edited by PeterD on Saturday 8th of August 2015 08:02:41 AM
Bill B said
08:10 AM Aug 8, 2015
Replace the wind down legs with drop down legs similar to http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=12870
Much less winding required and you wind from the side.
hako said
10:30 AM Aug 8, 2015
Took some pics of the setup I use on the Avan - cost is a few dollars for plastic pipe and some straps and easily DIY.
Am wondering if one can "modify" Ye olde wind-down stabilising legs so they can be wound from side on rather than having to kneel down to guide "winder" to connection and manually wind down the legs.
can the existing be modified to a side on connection that can be wound by a cordless drill?
OR, do we have to consider total replacement with a new set up?
Good luck.
The smartest way for us that have difficulty bending / squatting down is to retro-fit a hydraulic system. Not overly expensive, simple to operate, and all done from the front of the van. Can be manual pump, or for extra dollars, electrically operated.
Cheers good buddy, KB
Bob, you can remove the steadies and remount them across the van but that will require a little chassis modification.One van I had had the front steadies mounted cross wise on the front cross member of the chassis and the rear ones were mounted longitudinally along the chassis side rails.
If you are going to change the direction of your drive you will have to use some right angle gearing instead. The right angle drive will be no more trouble than remounting your steadies cross wise just more expensive.
Rather than play around with your steadies, get yourself a long reach winder. Just cut the crank off the end and replace it with your drill. I have seen people operate that set-up without trouble.
-- Edited by PeterD on Saturday 8th of August 2015 08:02:41 AM
Much less winding required and you wind from the side.
Took some pics of the setup I use on the Avan - cost is a few dollars for plastic pipe and some straps and easily DIY.
Good modification Dennis. I like the KISS principle.