Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Life in General 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: power drill Post Reply Post New Topic
Personiccy
04/12/2016 at 8:24pm
 Location: leicester
 Outfit: swift lowick archway View iccy's Profile View Profile   Reply to iccy Reply   Quote iccy Quote  
Joined: 07/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   699
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 7
Site Nights 2022: 10
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 11
Site Nights 2018: 1
hi I am thinking of getting a battery drill to wind up the legs on the caravan, and was wondering what power / volt I need to have the guts to do it???


woodman2
04/12/2016 at 9:23pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View woodman2's Profile View Profile   Reply to woodman2 Reply   Quote woodman2 Quote  
Joined: 17/12/2014

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   735
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 6  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 7
Site Nights 2019: 5
Site Nights 2018: 6
If it's just for that any 12v or more will have enough power in the low gear to do the job,
I use a 14.4v bosch and it's fine.


PersonTrek 39
05/12/2016 at 11:30am
 Location: Greater Manchester
 Outfit: Santa fe Style & Bai View Trek 39's Profile View Profile   Reply to Trek 39 Reply   Quote Trek 39 Quote  
Joined: 11/4/2009

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   703
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
don't bother with B&Q go straight to http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/drills/cat830704#category=cat830704&cordedorcordless=cordless&sort_by=price


Person664DaveS
05/12/2016 at 11:49am
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Bailey Phoenix GT 75 View 664DaveS's Profile View Profile   Reply to 664DaveS Reply   Quote 664DaveS Quote  
Joined: 24/7/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4382
Site Reviews Total: 55
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 8  
Site Reviews 2022: 6  
Site Reviews 2021: 6  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 4  
Site Nights 2024: 16
Site Nights 2023: 55
Site Nights 2022: 54
Site Nights 2021: 56
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 20
Site Nights 2018: 41
I got a 14v one from Range, its a German make whose name I forget!
It has a 2 year warranty and works well with good battery life. I keep it in the van as it came in a tough carry case.
Reasonably priced too.
Aldi quite often have them, they are good quality and have a 3 year warranty.

-------------
DS-There's more to life than football!!!


Personmorepints
05/12/2016 at 4:06pm
 Location: Dartford Kent
 Outfit: VW T6 conversion View morepints's Profile View Profile   Reply to morepints Reply   Quote morepints Quote  
Joined: 06/5/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   978
Site Reviews Total: 48
Site Reviews 2024: 7  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 21
Site Nights 2023: 2
Site Nights 2022: 12
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 14
Site Nights 2018: 2
My Bosch 14v has served me well for about ten years, for home jobs and now the caravan steadies. Now on its second battery, which are easily obtained - not so for the cheapies from the DIY shops that I used to buy regularly.


Advertisement



Personmarg6
05/12/2016 at 4:08pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View marg6's Profile View Profile   Reply to marg6 Reply   Quote marg6 Quote  
Joined: 11/8/2016

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3126
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 3  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 15
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by Trek 39 on 05/12/2016
don't bother with B&Q go straight to http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/drills/cat830704#category=cat830704&cordedorcordless=cordless&sort_by=price



screwfix are the trade division owned by b and q


Personpeter1474
05/12/2016 at 4:53pm
 Location: ML9
 Outfit: Pageant Champagne 2002 Honda CRV 2008 View peter1474's Profile View Profile   Reply to peter1474 Reply   Quote peter1474 Quote  
Joined: 21/5/2013

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   408
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 3
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 05/12/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Trek 39 on 05/12/2016
don't bother with B&Q go straight to http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/drills/cat830704#category=cat830704&cordedorcordless=cordless&sort_by=price



screwfix are the trade division owned by b and q




B+Q are owned by Kingfisher who also own Screwfix.



-------------
Peter and CofSD (Anne)


Personpeter1474
05/12/2016 at 4:59pm
 Location: ML9
 Outfit: Pageant Champagne 2002 Honda CRV 2008 View peter1474's Profile View Profile   Reply to peter1474 Reply   Quote peter1474 Quote  
Joined: 21/5/2013

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   408
Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 3
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Homebase have a great deal on a 18v Stanley fatmax plus 2 batts just now, was about to buy it when I saw on Ebay the Fatmax with hammer action for £10 more, so Santa will deliver that.

That said the van one was bought at a car boot sale, holds enough charge for steadies up steadies down. Job done.

-------------
Peter and CofSD (Anne)


PersonMike3003
05/12/2016 at 6:19pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Mike3003's Profile View Profile   Reply to Mike3003 Reply   Quote Mike3003 Quote  
Joined: 15/7/2013

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1455
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by iccy on 04/12/2016
hi I am thinking of getting a battery drill to wind up the legs on the caravan, and was wondering what power / volt I need to have the guts to do it???



Honestly iccy, if you have good mobility and can wind them down, continue doing it manually until you can't. Remember the old saying "Use it, or lose it". I will continue doing it until I am physically unable.

Great for people with reduced mobility though, essential in fact. My wife could never do it because of her hips, I can, so I will continue.

👍

-------------
Not ALL Newts get p**sed.

“Semper Fidelis”


PersonGCMS2012
05/12/2016 at 8:40pm
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Knaus Sudwind 550 TK View GCMS2012's Profile View Profile   Reply to GCMS2012 Reply   Quote GCMS2012 Quote  
Joined: 06/1/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2130
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0

Batteries, batteries, batteries.....

Has no one mentioned that you need drivers with Li-ion batteries NOT Ni-Cad ones...??

Learnt that the hard way years ago....

Also, the Ah (amp hours - how long the battery will last before needing a charge).

The higher the better BUT for caravan steadies, maybe a 2.0 Ah will be fine I think, anymore, and you'll be into the pro tool territory.....

-------------
Damned if I do...

Damned if I don't!!!!


Advertisement



Personbrianconwy
06/12/2016 at 7:43am
 Location: north wales
 Outfit: Sprite Quattro FB View brianconwy's Profile View Profile   Reply to brianconwy Reply   Quote brianconwy Quote  
Joined: 25/9/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4286
Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I had a challenge ni-cad which I used for years. Also worked well for steadies without problems.

I now love my Dewalt Li-ion which is fantastic. Can't be bothered using it for steadies though - just use leg winder.


woodman2
06/12/2016 at 9:54am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View woodman2's Profile View Profile   Reply to woodman2 Reply   Quote woodman2 Quote  
Joined: 17/12/2014

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   735
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 6  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 7
Site Nights 2019: 5
Site Nights 2018: 6
Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 05/12/2016
Quote: Originally posted by iccy on 04/12/2016
hi I am thinking of getting a battery drill to wind up the legs on the caravan, and was wondering what power / volt I need to have the guts to do it???



Honestly iccy, if you have good mobility and can wind them down, continue doing it manually until you can't. Remember the old saying "Use it, or lose it". I will continue doing it until I am physically unable.


Great for people with reduced mobility though, essential in fact. My wife could never do it because of her hips, I can, so I will continue.


👍


I agree, it's good exercise, but for me it's about speed.
We like to tour, so have a few one night stops, and over three weeks it must save loads of time.


Personwhoateallthepies
07/12/2016 at 12:51pm
 Location: tyne and wear
 Outfit: Lunar Galaxy EB. Passat bluemotion est View whoateallthepies's Profile View Profile   Reply to whoateallthepies Reply   Quote whoateallthepies Quote  
Joined: 02/12/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   96
Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 4
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 3
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 1
I have an 18v ryobi and its fine, used it for work and the van. As long as you buy one with two batteries and a fairly quick charge, I suppose any of the cheaper ones are ok. And I always take the charger with me just in case. Pardon the pun

-------------
Life is a journey. Enjoy it


Personiccy
11/12/2016 at 7:48pm
 Location: leicester
 Outfit: swift lowick archway View iccy's Profile View Profile   Reply to iccy Reply   Quote iccy Quote  
Joined: 07/7/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   699
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 2  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 7
Site Nights 2022: 10
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 11
Site Nights 2018: 1
thanks everybody for the advice, I got a 18V one from Argos and will use it in January



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Life in General - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

9135 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder