RE: Drilling up the popup

[MrBuneez]

 
Could anybody tell me what fitting is used to put in a drill to raise up the popup without using the crank? Thanks.....Mike

[Red neff Barchetta]

 MrBuneez
Mike -
 You can either cut a slit in a deep socket (I can t remember what size, but someone will chime in soon with it) or you can buy a Socket Jenie from the PUT store.  Your drill will need to have (among other spec s. (such as torque rating, etc...)) a 1/2"  chuck for the Jenie.
 here it is;
 [link=http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=SJenie&Category_Code=RV]Socket Jenie[/link]
 For your Coleman, you ll want # LVSG875 (the round one).
 Your Santa Fe will now rival a Monterey, ha.
 
 Btw, we use the Socket Jenie and it performs flawlessly.  We use an 18 volt drill with metal gears that works fine for our roof (& stabilizer s) although we do not have an a/c unit up there, just a bike rack.

[Gone-Camping]

 MrBuneez
You ll need a 5/8 deep well socket, and cut a slit across the opening. You ll also need an adaptor to fit the socket (3/8 drive) that reduces it to something that will fit in the drill chuck... like a standard driver bit, they sell them at Sears along with the socket.
 
 Cutting the slit will not be an easy task, unless you have access to some " real"  shop tools, or know a mechanic that has access.
 
 Drill will need to have reduction gearing, triple reduction would be best, double at a minimum, and steel reduction gears (plastic gears will strip). Recommend at least 450 torq rating (18-24volt cordless)...

[whitestar505]

 Gone-Camping
Gone-Camping,
 
    Good info, but we need a recommendation on the drills. One s that don t strip, have metel gears, and  has a clutch I guess. Somewhere on the forums I ran across a sale from Sears. $80 dollars. Will it do the trick?

[van castle]

 MrBuneez
In my nick-of-the-woods, local pawn shops feature bins of sockets and drive extentions. I found my parts for $1.50 and using a vise to hold the socket. drilled a 1/4"  hole through the socket about 1/2"  from the outer rim. Finished it by using a hacksaw to make cuts down to the hole I had drilled. Total time was about 20-30 minutes in addition to the trip to the pawn shop which took 45 minutes because of their enteresting inventory. Also, using the hacksaw, I shortened the 3/8"  extender to about 4 inches. I have poppedup at least 50 times with no problems!

[MrBuneez]

 MrBuneez
I am off to buy the Genie and will see if my 18 volt Makita  drill will popitup! Thanks for all the good info, Mike

[Bearnkat]

 MrBuneez
Hi Mike and Jane,
 
 I bought a Milwaukee model 0299-20 «"  drill. It is a corded model, not cordless and it has plently of torque to lift the roof with AC. It doesn t even hesitate. I picked it up at Home Depot.
 
 It fact it had so much torque the first time I used it, I forgot to unlatch one of the sides and I busted a cable. The popup has since been repaired and we re getting ready to leave Sunday (May 18th) a week long trip.
 
 DW thought the drill and Jenie was a waste of money until she saw how fast the roof went up using the drill. She conceeded that it was pretty cool after all. I have a bad shoulder so she is normally the one who gets to crank.
 
 Hope this helps,
 
 C & T

[SkipP]

 MrBuneez

Good info, but we need a recommendation on the drills. One s that don t strip, have metel gears, and has a clutch I guess. Somewhere on the forums I ran across a sale from Sears. $80 dollars. Will it do the trick?

 I seriously doubt it will. Not for long anyway. The only 18v drill that fits the bill (that I ve heard about) is the DeWalt XRP model. Tool King www.toolking.com is a good on-line place to look.

[whitestar505]

 SkipP
SkipP,
 
   I get your message. Looking at the thread they are saying it is Recommend at least 450 torq rating (18-24volt cordless)... I find some in this area but looking for around 550 or better. Some of the hammer drills are up there. I only want to do this once if you know what I mean.[] Still looking for those recommendations. Keep them coming please. I have a Makita drill but I know will not do the trick. I am also trying to keep the cost down. Sounds like everyone these days. []
 
 This is the I am looking at for now http://www.toolking.com/dewalt/view.asp?id=2825

[Tim5055]

 whitestar505

 

ORIGINAL:  whitestar505
 
 SkipP,
 
   I get your message. Looking at the thread they are saying it is Recommend at least 450 torq rating (18-24volt cordless)... I find some in this area but looking for around 550 or better. Some of the hammer drills are up there. I only want to do this once if you know what I mean.[] Still looking for those recommendations. Keep them coming please. I have a Makita drill but I know will not do the trick. I am also trying to keep the cost down. Sounds like everyone these days. []
 

 In addition to the torq rating, remember to look at the composition of the gears.  Most drills today (especially the cheap ones) have plastic gears which won t last long.
 
 The DeWalt has metal gears which will do the trick.
 
 I m still debating over doing this[&:]
 

[whitestar505]

 tim5055
Should we be concerned with the voltage? I see a nice Milwaukee 14.4 all metel at 460 in/lbs/ ??

[SkipP]

 MrBuneez

This is the I am looking at for now http://www.toolking.com/dewalt/view.asp?id=2825

 This one would probably do better: http://www.toolking.com/dewalt/view.asp?ID=749  for not much more money.
 
 The voltage is probably not as important as the torque spec. The higher voltage models will probably last longer between charges but that s not too important for just raising and lowering the top.
 
 

[whitestar505]

 SkipP
Just put a bit on one on ebay. Same model..

[MattH]

 MrBuneez
I have a 1/2"  Makita (corded) hammer drill, 2 speed. Will this puppy do the trick?
 
 Thanks

[whitestar505]

 MattH
Just bought a Bosch at Home Depot on specal sale, 18 V 495in-lbs 2 speed. This one will do the trick also. Lost my bid last night on e-bay. So...