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Nevadastars
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Sep 25, 2013

Which cordless drill for your manual jacks?

I need a new drill for the corner jacks on my Northland camper. My old 12v Milwaukee never really had the poop to raise and lower it. So, I have been using my DeWalt electric drill at home. I currently have my camper at a storage facility and is a good distance to the nearest power source. I guess my question is, will something like a 20v cordless drill do the job on a fairly light 8ft cabover? Thanks
  • Has anyone considered a cordless impact wrench? Run those jacks up and down in a jiffy and change a tire on the side of the road Fast.
  • I use 18 volt Ryobi for my serious stuff.
    Home depot has combos on sale often/cheap.
    bumpy
  • I'd consider the following:
    http://www.cpoworkshop.com/factory-reconditioned-porter-cable-pcl180cdk-2r-tradesman-18v-cordless-1-2-in-lithium-ion-drill-driver-kit/pcbrpcl180cdk-2r,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=porter-cable-reconditioned-drills

    I don't have a truck camper, but used it with a Hensley hitch, and also with trailer stabilizers. It's got the most torqure/power of any 18 volt drill I've owned. I have a 18 volt Craftsman (relatively new) that is just terrible by comparison. The refurb Porter Cable kit is just a heck of a deal.
  • I use a B&D 18V. It worked great when I had manual jacks. I love that drill!
  • RickW's avatar
    RickW
    Explorer III
    I use a 2 speed Ryobi 18v. Get the Li-ion battery.
  • I use a 18v lithium ion Makita and absolutely love it. It was originally hard to spend $200 for the drill/impact driver combo, but that drill is my baby. Best money I have spent on tools. I always bring the charger with just in case and have never had to use it while camping.
  • Have a Craftsman 19 volt in the trailer currently. Sadly the batteries do not last wirth a hoot. For the money you will be hard pressed to beat my Hitachi 18 volt. Lots of torque and plently long run times.
  • I used an 18V B&D, none of the smaller ones had the torque