Cordless Drills

[butler1]

Hi all, I was very interested to read about using the Screwfix bolts for awning pegs on one of the threads here. I think that's the route I'll be taking. So can anyone recommend a cordless drill that has been particularly suitable for a caravanner's needs or are they all much the same? Best wishes, George T.

 

[Robert_374242026]

Hello Goerge T, regarding cordless screwdrivers, do not waste your money buying top branded ones, a simple 12-18 volt 1 hour charging is all you need.Mine use to cost 21 years ago anything up to

 

[Lol1]

I agree with Robert. Just buy a cheap and cheerful drill, for the amount of use it's going to get it isn't worth paying out loads. Try to get one with an extra battery though, as you may find that if you have one, you may use it for the caravan legs as well.

 

[butler1]

Hello Goerge T, regarding cordless screwdrivers, do not waste your money buying top branded ones, a simple 12-18 volt 1 hour charging is all you need.Mine use to cost 21 years ago anything up to

 

[butler1]

I agree with Robert. Just buy a cheap and cheerful drill, for the amount of use it's going to get it isn't worth paying out loads. Try to get one with an extra battery though, as you may find that if you have one, you may use it for the caravan legs as well.

Thanks lol, I would certainly use it for the legs! Best wishes, George T.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

The ones from Aldi when in stock are very good value and work well

I use screws 6in long fitted to the plastic tops off tent pegs.

They screw in and when screwed out self clean

They can also be used to hold down groundsheets using black roofing washers (look like pontefract cakes but last longer!)

 

[Robtel]

Would agree that you do not need an expensive cordless drill. It is a good idea to try and get one that comes with two batteries. I would recommend you try and get one with at least 18v power.

Try a google search for suppliers with cheap prices, screw-fix are sometimes good.

Robert

 

[Oldfogey]

I have a Red Devil, 7.2V, that I picked up on a car boot for a fiver.

Does everything I want, though I might go up in voltage a bit if I had to replace.

A friend helped me replace some guttering, and I tried his Bosch 18V; it was inconveniently heavier, and no better at putting screws in!

 

[Garfield]

I use cordless drills professionally and stick to 14.4v as the best compromise between power and weight, I have found blak and deker to be the best "cheap" drills

 

[Darryl_5040003]

It depends what it will be used for, if you only intend to wind the legs and drill a few holes for DIY a 12V Drill/Driver is sufficient, if you intend it for serious DIY drilling in walls often, a 18V Combi would be required, whichever you chose, getting one with 2 batteries and fast charger is essential. Hope this helps.