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[BobM]

Go for the drill.  If you are worried about your wife get one with a clutch setting and set it low enough.  Before I wired my old drill to the 12 volt outlet I used a cheap B&D cordless drill with the small wall charger.  It worked OK but was slower than my new setup.  One recommendation for using a drill is get one of those drill sockets the size of where you hook up a drill.  I wish I thought of that because the drill chuck can wear it out.  I'm using the socket now, plus it's easier to remove the drill motor from the stand.

This is an example of the socket, just pick the correct size.
http://www.saveaload...rill-socket.jpg

Edited by BobM, 11 December 2014 - 07:17 PM.

[Stalking Light]

I was going to try the drill but it was so quick to hand crank it it was easier than going into my garage to get the drill.  I will certainly give the drill a go, though.

[Stalking Light]

Bob, I'm curious if you removed the stop in the speaker stand shaft so it will retract even more? Mine's just a bit too long to fit easily when lifting the front of the camper. I made a couple of boards with 2" holes to put on the top boards but didn't install the front one since it would make it harder to get the lift in place.

[BobM]

No, my stop is still in but I lift from the floor so I have to extend the pole a lot before it reaches the roof.

[Stalking Light]

I lift from the floor in back but had't tried from the floor in front, seems like too much of an angle. Your video shows you putting it on the cabinet over the water tank in front is why I asked.

[BobM]

I should have paid attention (front), I lift from the bench over the water. Maybe yours is a little higher than the Raven. I wouldn't remove the stop. You might consider sawing a little off the end.

[Stalking Light]

Thanks, I think I have a pipe cutter around somewhere. I'll see how much extra length I have in back so I don't cut too much.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Thanks, I think I have a pipe cutter around somewhere. I'll see how much extra length I have in back so I don't cut too much.

 

Charlie, I made another cross piece that I put against the ceiling when I use the lift on the forward end, but I think I am going to cut down the lift, then insert one of the tripod legs (assuming reasonable fit) into the pipe.  It will have a long, and short position so that it is easy for both the fore and aft lift points.

[Stalking Light]

Cut an inch off mine and it works fine front and back. 

[BobM]

:-)

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