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Unicorn Driver · 10-20-2019, 08:56 AM

Hi,

Besides its obvious use as a drill and screwdriver is there any other instance you have used a drill in your coach? Do your Jack's or slides need one to manually retract them?

Thank,

steve52 · 10-20-2019, 09:00 AM

I use one to raise and lower the stabilizer jacks on my TT. Not sure the one I have makes enough torque to manually operate the slide.

Unicorn Driver · 10-20-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by steve52

I use one to raise and lower the stabilizer jacks on my TT. Not sure the one I have makes enough torque to manually operate the slide.

Thanks Steve,

I have seen folks do that.

docj · 10-20-2019, 09:15 AM

I have an inexpensive drill-powered pump that I use to add coolant to either my radiator or hydronic heating system. For both of those the reservoirs are so close to the top of my engine bay that it's virtually impossible to pout liquids in. With a pump it's trivially easy.

DGBPokes · 10-20-2019, 09:19 AM

I recently bought one to raise my level leg, which had failed.

keymastr · 10-20-2019, 09:42 AM

I also use one to raise and lower my stabilizers and it comes in handy for so many other things. I have a tool that connects a socket to it so after I break loose the lug nuts I can zip them off and on quickly. Works great for other things too.

Unicorn Driver · 10-20-2019, 11:33 AM

Thanks all for posting. I need to check if I need one to manually operate slides or jacks.

Dutch Star Don · 10-20-2019, 12:01 PM

We have automatic jacks, so need for a drill in regards to those. My daughters use to have trailers and they used the drills for the jacks, they were great.

Since I don't have a need for one that often, I have a corded 3/8 drill I keep in my toolbox. With an onboard generator, I'll always have power.

In my situation, I found having a cordless screwdriver is more useful for repairs. I have a garage full of Milwaukee cordless tools, but didn't feel I needed that quality of a tool for the RV. For occasional screwdriver needs on the road, I bought an inexpensive cordless screwdriver at Lowes, that has an articulating handle. It holds a charge for quite awhile and came with several bits.

I bought one like this....I'm not a fan of Black and Decker, but it's good for limited use.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/BLACK-DECKE...ded/1000329315