TurnNBurn Adapter: Revolutionizing trailer operation

Theautus Plair
Jun 22, 2024
4 min read

Updated: Jul 25

Turn and burn landing gear drill adapter for semi trailers — Nickel Signature - The TurnNBurn adapter for medium and heavy-duty trailers

Our Mission

At TurnNBurn, we exist for one reason: to make the trucking industry safer, easier and more efficient for the people who keep it moving. Truck drivers perform demanding physical work every single day, and landing gear operation is one of the most repetitive tasks in that routine. Our mission is to eliminate the strain of manual cranking and replace it with something smarter — a patented, drill-powered adapter that puts the mechanical work where it belongs, in the tool, not the driver's arm and shoulder.

TurnNBurn is not just a product. It is a better way forward.

TurnNBurn adapter for trailers in use on trailer. — TurnNBurn adapter in use on trailer.

Let the Drill Do the Work

Manual cranking is a reality that millions of drivers have accepted for decades. Stiff gear, worn shafts, cold weather, loaded trailers — these conditions make an already demanding task even harder. The TurnNBurn adapter connects your 18V or higher cordless drill directly to the landing gear shaft, transferring that workload entirely to the tool. The driver's job becomes simply pressing the trigger.

Easier on the body. Faster at the dock. Better for the haul.

Installation: Three Steps to Get Started

Getting TurnNBurn set up is straightforward and takes only a few minutes the first time.

Step 1 — Remove the Crank Handle

Using a 9/16 wrench or ratchet, remove the nut and bolt securing the crank handle to the landing gear shaft. Most trailers use a standard 3/8 nut and bolt attachment — adjust accordingly if your trailer uses a different size. Once removed, stow the crank handle somewhere accessible. It serves as your manual backup if your drill battery runs low.

Step 2 — Attach the TurnNBurn Adapter

Slide the TurnNBurn adapter onto the landing gear shaft and secure it using either the nut and bolt from your original crank handle or the included wire-lock pin. The wire-lock pin is the faster option and keeps the adapter firmly in place during operation. Once secured, tighten your drill's chuck onto the hex drive on the opposite end of the adapter.

Step 3 — Press the Trigger

With the adapter in place and the drill seated on the hex drive, you are ready to go. Press the trigger and let the drill raise or lower the landing gear. Always keep two hands on the drill during operation for maximum control and safety.

That is it. Three steps and you are running.

Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know

Leave Space When Lowering

When uncoupling from a trailer, never lower the landing gear legs all the way to the ground. Leave a gap between the foot pads and the ground surface — this prevents issues during re-coupling when trailer height differences between trucks can create complications.

The Three-Inch Rule

As a best practice, leave at least three inches of clearance between the foot pads and the ground when parking a trailer. When it is time to hook back up, the tractor will lift the trailer naturally, reducing stress on the landing gear and making the process smoother for everyone.

Low Gear Only

The TurnNBurn adapter is designed for use in low/easy gear only. Do not attempt to operate the adapter in high gear. If you need to switch gears, stop the drill completely before doing so.

Always Use Two Hands

Keep both hands on the drill at all times during operation. This gives you full control and keeps you safe if the drill encounters unexpected resistance.

Your Backup Plan

If your drill battery runs out mid-operation, there is no reason to be stranded. Retrieve the crank handle you stowed in Step 1, reattach it to the shaft using the wire-lock pin, and finish the job the traditional way. It is always a good habit to keep a spare charged battery in the cab — but knowing the manual option is always there provides peace of mind on every run.

Crank handle and TurnNBurn adapter for trailers on drill. — Arm or drill?

Why Drivers and Fleets Choose TurnNBurn

Reduced Physical Strain Eliminating manual cranking removes one of the most repetitive sources of arm and shoulder stress in a driver's daily routine. Less strain means less injury risk and longer, healthier careers behind the wheel.

Faster Drop and Hook TurnNBurn dramatically cuts the time needed to raise and lower landing gear. Faster landing gear operation means faster turns at the dock, more loads per day, and fewer delays.

Simple and Reliable Three steps to install. One trigger to operate. No complicated setup, no modifications to the trailer, and no specialized knowledge required. TurnNBurn works on any standard semi-trailer landing gear with a 1-inch shaft — covering the vast majority of medium and heavy-duty trailers on the road today.

Built for the Job TurnNBurn is made in the USA from durable, high-grade alloys and holds a registered US design patent (US D1,022,811 S). It was designed by a professional truck driver with over 2 decades of experience and refined by a team with over 8 decades of experience — drivers who understood the problem firsthand before engineering the solution.

Award-Winning Safety Innovation TurnNBurn is the 2025 Edison Safety Triple Crown Award — 1st Place winner, recognized by senior industry executives as one of the nation's top safety innovations.