Drill recommendations

+1 on the 12v impact driver.
it is small, light, about 90 ft/lbs of torque.
It outperformed my old craftsman 18v hands down drilling 4" decking screws thru wood with power to spare.
batteries hold the charge for months

The last time this came up there were a lot of "get the zillion volt model, you need more power". I decided to go the opposite direction. I wanted tiny as space is limited in the trailer. I have both the tiny 12v Dewalt drill and impact gun. I love them both. I also have a 18v Milwaukee that is great for drilling holes in concrete and it lasts forever but it is huge, heavy and way more than I need for lowering stabilizers. I have been out for 4 weeks so far this season, at 11 different campgrounds lowering and raising stabilizers and am still on the same charge from the beginning of the season on the 12v Dewalt.

This is the drill version
http://www.lowes.com/pd_49942-70-DCF610S2___?productId=3276907&pl=1&Ntt=dewalt+cordless#img

Dewalt 18 volt, I already have 8 tools that use them so I stick with that

Stanley 20 volt lithium ion. Batteries hold charge for a long time.

I've always like my Dewalt products. Strong and great customer service. Yes, I have had to replace some 18v batteries, but the new 20v batteries should last a long time.

Had a Milwaukee 18v also that died (clutch).
This time I went with a Rigid from Home Depot.

Ya, I know Rigid is not one of the "in and cool" brands but it has been a surprise. Actually a great drill with lots of use. Also life time battery replacement guarantee.

dalehelman wrote:
My sun in law just bought a Ryobi he claims they will replace batteries free for life. If that is true what a deal.

If this is true that would be a good deal as the batteries are usually what goes bad. JMO

My sun in law just bought a Ryobi he claims they will replace batteries free for life. If that is true what a deal.