Harbor Frt Cordless Drill or Impact

I'm likely the only one but I use a corded drill. I had an extra Craftsman 3/8 drill laying around so I started using it. I have a 25 foot 14 gauge extension cord that I store with the drill in a tote in the pass through and it is easy to use.
After getting my trailer where I want it and the wheels chocked I hook up the 30amp cord first thing (wife needs it for inside stuff anyway). Plug my 25 foot cord in to the outside outlet and plug in the drill. I keep the socket on the drill as it is dedicated for the jacks. The cord reaches all four corners and I have it done in a couple minutes, store the cord and drill and then get to the rest of my set up. Don't have to mess with a dead batter or a charger. WORKS FOR ME.

Thanks for all the input.
I bought a Ryobi One 1/2 inch drill with 2 batteries.
Pat

The batteries don't seem to last that long even if you follow charging directions. My favorite was a Makita 9.6V but replacement stick battery was $40 plus shipping so you wind up buying a newer model drill for a little more than the battery alone. Now, the Ryobi 18v replacement battery is about $60 while a whole new drill kit is about $80 including 2 batteries.

Crazy4gsds wrote:
We use a Rigid that came with 2 battery packs. Have been using it around the house for a number of years and now we have used it to lower our stabilizer jacks for the last 18 months. One of the battery packs isn't holding a charge like it use to so I think it may be getting time to buy another drill. Seems the battery packs are almost as much as the drill.

if you registered your kit you get free lifetime replacement

I used my DeWalt 18-volt drills to raise and lower the jacks. I used my impact drivers once. While they did a great job lowering them, everyone in the campground knew I was doing it. They were so loud when they echoed off the frame I said never again. Went back to the drill and leave the impact driver in storage for driving screws and such.

canoe on top wrote:
Bought a cheap HF 1/2 drill for the jacks. Went back a few months later to get a second battery and they still sold the drill but no batteries. It barely would run the jacks up and down so, I gave it away and got a Ryobi, 18v on sale with two batteries and a nice carrying case. It is also two speed so, has a low speed higher torque setting.

Seems like whenever I buy something cheap, I end up having to buy the right one anyway and have wasted money on the cheap one.

x2

wbrown62 wrote:
I use a Craftsman 19.2 volt on a low torque setting. Not sure why some posters say you need lots of torque. You DO NOT need lots of torque for stabilizer jacks. If you torque them too much, you will mess up your frame. They should only be snugged up a bit which does not take very much torque to a accomplish.

X2 I use the same drill - adjustable tourque setting. Works great. Would not use a impact driver.

wbrown62 wrote:
I use a Craftsman 19.2 volt on a low torque setting. Not sure why some posters say you need lots of torque. You DO NOT need lots of torque for stabilizer jacks. If you torque them too much, you will mess up your frame. They should only be snugged up a bit which does not take very much torque to a accomplish.

I also use the Craftsman 19.2 with HI/LOW settings. TT stab jacks are childs play for this drill as I also use it to put my TC ON/OFF my truck.

tragusa3 wrote:
I have a 10v Bosch that has been my "go to" tool for the last 6 years. It has done a fine job with the jacks, but the batteries now barely hold charge for one trip...I remember, when new, they held for a crazy long time. The new batteries are about $50 a piece and I'm wondering if it's worth it for a $120 drill. I've gotten my money out of it already...think I'd get another 6 years off a new battery?

There is a way to recover cordless batteries and I've done it with success a few times. It involves using a high DC amperage power supply and very briefly "zapping" the tool batteries. I would usually describe the procedure but there is risk involved so anyone wishing to recover their stale cordless batteries should do a search for online procedures and understand what they are trying to accomplish. There is little risk of dire consequences if the battery pack forms a complete circuit, i.e. momentarily provides power to the tool.

Stick with a cordless name brand drill Ryobi, Dewalt, etc. as slamming an impact gun shouldnt be needed for stab jacks...