Drill for corner steadies

patrickrb replied on 10/06/2017 11:51

Posted on 10/06/2017 11:51

Does anyone have advice to offer on type/make/specification of cordless drill to buy for winding the corner steadies on my caravan?

Spriddler replied on 10/06/2017 13:35

Posted on 10/06/2017 13:10 by Tinwheeler

Cheap and, ideally but not essentially, non-hammer.

Posted on 10/06/2017 13:35

Agreed, and keep the threaded corner steady screws and pivots well greased and free to turn. If they're stiff then WD40 will help to free them but it won't last long so follow up with grease (any type/grade of auto grease will do).

ForestR replied on 10/06/2017 14:47

Posted on 10/06/2017 14:47

If there are any in stock Aldi is as usual a good place to buy a cheap drill. Got one for £25.00 last year which does the job fine

MDD10 replied on 11/06/2017 17:20

Posted on 11/06/2017 17:20

I got one but the battery doesn't last (or mine didn't).  Apparently it is worth spending the £20 and getting a replacement battery off EBay which are much better than the original and last...but haven't sourced one yet so can't comment

replied on 11/06/2017 18:48

Posted on 11/06/2017 18:48

After having 3 cheap drills I elected to buy a Ryobi using a Li on battery and it has been well worth it, it will now do the corner steadies and the awning pegs for a whole trip with 2 sites without charging.

IanH replied on 11/06/2017 20:17

Posted on 11/06/2017 20:17

We have a winder handle. It came with the caravan.

Never let us down and no worries about batteries. 

I find that I can spare the extra 30 seconds spent using it.

EmilysDad replied on 11/06/2017 21:01

Posted on 11/06/2017 20:17 by IanH

We have a winder handle. It came with the caravan.

Never let us down and no worries about batteries. 

I find that I can spare the extra 30 seconds spent using it.

Posted on 11/06/2017 21:01

Agreed. Takes not long at all ..... even with an iffy back.

Boff replied on 11/06/2017 21:34

Posted on 11/06/2017 18:48 by

After having 3 cheap drills I elected to buy a Ryobi using a Li on battery and it has been well worth it, it will now do the corner steadies and the awning pegs for a whole trip with 2 sites without charging.

Posted on 11/06/2017 21:34

I've always found an Aldi drill. It winds the legs down and it winds the legs up again. And if it doesn't I will use the winder. I am sure there are better drills out there. But for the price and the job they need to do they are fine. Actually they are better than fine.

Nuggy replied on 12/06/2017 17:30

Posted on 12/06/2017 17:30

I have a JCB from B&Q with the Wednesday discount, It has two 18 v Li-on batteries and one battery on a single charge lasts half the season with plenty of use. A very handy drill and screwdriver for odd jobs. Cheap ones are a waste of money. 

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