Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-05-2014, 09:31 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2
Can you use a cordless drill to raise your pop up

I want to surprise my husband for fathers day with a drill, but I would like to know if anyone has used a drill to raise the top of their pop up.
Pradisich is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 05:13 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
mcfarmall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kalamazoo, West Michigan
Posts: 1,817
When we had a PUP I always used the crank but it was an old school boat winch type of arrangement. I would think that if you bought your hubby an 18 volt or higher DeWalt 1/2" cordless drill that it would do the trick in low gear. Those things put out an incredible amount of torque and he would have to use the auxiliary handle.

Even if he can't use it for the PUP he will love you forever for giving him the DeWalt.

For even more love, get him the matching flashlight that uses the same battery as the drill...super handy around camp.
__________________
2006 23B Hybrid with 10k round bar WDH
2011 F150 4x4 SCREW Ecoboost, Max Tow, Integrated TBC, 3.73 LS axle, Firestone Ride Rite airbags.
mcfarmall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 06:00 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CENTRAL NEW YORK
Posts: 984
I always get the flashlight combos but never seem to use the flashlight. I guess I just have to many other smaller LED flashlights..
__________________
2013 33 RLDS
2004 Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1
2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.2
2016 CTS 4 2.0T
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0
2015 Chrysler 200C AWD
33 RLDS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 07:28 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
RoyBraddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: King George
Posts: 2,761
Always be aware of the torque involved when using a Heavy Duty drill for something like this.

My wife was not expecting the torque involved and when she tried it the one time the drill twisted on her big time and she got a very bad twist on her arm.

Of course I got blamed for the whole thing as well hehe...

Some folks don't like depending solely on the battery operated drill method. In most cases this is the only use for the drill and it will lay in its storage area and the battery will run down. Then when it comes time to use it the battery is dead...

Roy Ken
__________________
Roy and Carolyn
I claim Horse Creek Country in Southern Ill - Momabear is from North Texas
We live in King George VA
RETIRED DOD DOAF DON CONTRACTOR Electronics Tech 42YRS

"We're burning daylight" - John Wayne
2008 STARCRAFT 14RT OFF-ROAD POPUP with PD9260C and three 85AH 12VDC batteries
2010 F150 FX4 5.4 GAS with 3.73 gears - Super Cab - Towing Package - 2KW Honda EU2000i Gen
K9PHT (since 1957) 146.52Mhz
"We always have a PLAN B"
RoyBraddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 07:52 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
fmichaels's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: pottsgrove
Posts: 194
I would not recommend an electric drill to crank up a popup. The torque could cause injury. My old popup would never have been able to crank with a drill. Caution warranted!
__________________
2013 23B
2001 Tahoe
Sold 2005 Fleetwood Allegiance
Sold 1999 Durango
fmichaels is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 11:43 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
mcfarmall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kalamazoo, West Michigan
Posts: 1,817
Quote:
Originally Posted by fmichaels View Post
I would not recommend an electric drill to crank up a popup. The torque could cause injury. My old popup would never have been able to crank with a drill. Caution warranted!
Hence the use of the auxiliary handle...always use two hands for high torque jobs.
__________________
2006 23B Hybrid with 10k round bar WDH
2011 F150 4x4 SCREW Ecoboost, Max Tow, Integrated TBC, 3.73 LS axle, Firestone Ride Rite airbags.
mcfarmall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2014, 12:54 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Pohatcong
Posts: 216
I used it for quite some time before we got the new pop up with the electric lift. note electric lift same as using a drill right. If you keep it on slow speed you should never have a problem. Heck I still use it for the legs every time we go. If Jayco uses an electric motor there is no reason you can't
chrisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2014, 12:57 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Pohatcong
Posts: 216
Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisb View Post
I used it for quite some time before we got the new pop up with the electric lift. note electric lift same as using a drill right. If you keep it on slow speed you should never have a problem. Heck I still use it for the legs every time we go. If Jayco uses an electric motor there is no reason you can't
I've been using the same milwalkie 18 volt for about 4 years now
chrisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2014, 12:37 PM   #9
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1
The Jayco dealer in the Kansas City area told me they use drills to lift all of the models they have in house.
Ch00Ch0011 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2014, 08:02 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: garden city
Posts: 170
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ch00Ch0011 View Post
The Jayco dealer in the Kansas City area told me they use drills to lift all of the models they have in house.
who Trailside ....... i would never buy or trust them ....
bailee21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-06-2014, 11:28 PM   #11
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Bloomington
Posts: 9
I'm interested in trying, but what do you use to fit into the square crank opening?
vmswilliamson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2014, 04:04 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
RickAE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Evans, Ga.
Posts: 325
I have a battery operated drill that has a clutch, this is good to stop the drill from twisting my arm. I use a 3/4 in.socket. Williamson, Sears Craftman has 8 point sockets which is essentially a square socket. I don't know what size you need, but you can buy just the size socket you need. Or you can take one of the hand cranks and cut off the handle part and adapt it to the cordless drill.(two hand cranks came with my TT) Hope this helps
__________________
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.7L V8 Diesel
2013 Jayco Whitehawk 26DSRB
Rick
US Army
VN.71-72
RickAE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2014, 06:11 AM   #13
Lost in the Woods
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Woodstock
Posts: 1,128
http://www.amazon.com/Carefree-P3000...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt

I think this would be the best option instead of a drill. Maybe a bit more expensive than a high torque drill but the right way IMO
nbhybrid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2014, 08:32 AM   #14
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Huntington, Indiana
Posts: 26
Don't use an impact types , the hammering action is very hard on the mechanisms.
Djherb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-07-2014, 11:06 AM   #15
Site Team
 
WVDusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Charleston
Posts: 1,714
I tried battery and electric drills on our old pup. It was just to heavy and they would not lit it.
__________________
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try:Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search

TV 2005 Ram 3500 CC LB SRW Cummins POWER
2014 Jayco Jayflight 32BHDS Prodigy P3 brake controller.Reese dual cam 1400/14000
WVDusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2014, 12:02 AM   #16
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Bloomington
Posts: 9
Thanks to bother RickAE and nbhybrid for your input and suggestions. Never really thought about the socket option, I'll check that out. I also like the idea of a permanently attached power winch. Great suggestions!
vmswilliamson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2014, 08:59 AM   #17
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Peoria
Posts: 3
I wasn't sure so went with a Dewalt 10.5 amp corded. Works without effort on Tacoma with king beds and air.
therk320 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:32 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.