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15/11/2008 at 8:43am
Location: biddulph stoke-on-trent Outfit: lr freelander 2 abbey vogue 495
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Cheap as chips 16v superstore drill works fine, when i am winding my steadies down or up i set the torque at maximum when it starts moving set clutch (torque) couple of numbers less before steadies are on the ground or under caravan this leaves you with a bit of torque on the way up or down to get steadies moving
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15/11/2008 at 10:41am
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I've had two cheap 18v drills, one from Homebase another from Woolworths, neither batteries lasted more than 18 months, you get what you pay for.
I've now bought a Dewalt 18v, (I do use it for DIY as well as the corner steadies!)
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15/11/2008 at 11:03am
Location: biddulph stoke-on-trent Outfit: lr freelander 2 abbey vogue 495
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My cheap drill is well over 5yrs old & was used by a joiner who gave it to me when he upgraded & i have been using the drill at least 14 mths you cant get much cheaper than that LOL
15/11/2008 at 11:24am
Location: Oldham Outfit: Burstner S500TS Nissan Patrol 3.0 SVE
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Does everyone apart from me use a drill to raise/lower the corner steadies? Why?
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16/11/2008 at 9:46pm
Location: nr Derby Outfit: Phoenix 440+
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Mine's 12v - no make on it - got it from Lecrerc Supermarket in France about 7 years ago - works a treat - was £7!
20/11/2008 at 12:23pm
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18v and it's also great for screw pegs for the awning.
Anything to make life easier!!
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20/11/2008 at 1:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 15/11/2008
When you are old and feeble like me you will appreciate it. On the other hand, it's easier to persuade my lazy teens to do it for me if they can use the drill.
Old and feeble? You have teens!!!!
Now ......... if bordercaz has teens and is "old and feeble", where does that leave me, as my female offspring hasn't been in her teens for a decade and a half. (ponder ............)
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20/11/2008 at 1:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by AndrewK on 20/11/2008
Old and feeble? You have teens!!!!
Now ......... if bordercaz has teens and is "old and feeble", where does that leave me, as my female offspring hasn't been in her teens for a decade and a half. (ponder ............)
Cheers Andrew
Maybe that's why I'm old and feeble.
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20/11/2008 at 7:14pm
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"Does everyone apart from me use a drill to raise/lower the corner steadies? Why?"
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I dont want the OH getting too tired! She still has the awning to put up, the waterhog to fill, the waste to connect, the ehu to.........
lol------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left - Seasick Steve 2008
21/11/2008 at 7:17pm
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I have a 14.4v bosch hammer job for oh to wind the legs------------- I might grow old...But!
I'll never grow up!!!
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21/11/2008 at 10:17pm
Location: nottingham Outfit: Grand Canyon 8 Pennine Fiesta
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I've used a cheap drill for 2 seasons now with no trouble at all. I bought some of those screw in tent pegs, works a treat , but still use my delta pegs at the corners ------------- Corpogreen esq
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22/11/2008 at 6:41pm
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just bought a cheap (£25) 18v drill will try it out next weekend and see how it goes.
Anybody going to the Worcester Christmas fair?
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22/11/2008 at 8:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 13/11/2008
Quote: Originally posted by garbold on 11/11/2008
Thansk for leting us know which voltage drill you all use It looks like a 18v one is favourite and will let you all know how it goes. Thanks again
Working on the assumption that a 12v motor mover will turn the wheels to drive a caravan up a slope of 12%, I don't see why anything more than 12v is needed for a drill to wind up the steadies.
Its not the voltage that counts, its the wattage, i.e. volts x amps. Also depends on the gearing in the system.
Who needs a drill to wind up the steadies, I have the OH. lol
23/11/2008 at 12:56pm
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If your OH reads your last post freeatlast you'll know how hard it is to raise and lower your steadies. Want to buy a drill?------------- Corpogreen esq
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