Need Advice - Drill Requirements

[Camping Coxes]

Hi.  I've checked the archives for this info, and I'm still confused.  I want to get DH a drill to use to raise and lower the roof and stabilizers.  I've seen that a 24V is preferred, but a 19.2 will do.  I've also seen that torque is important, but what is the minimum torque numbers I should look for?  I saw some drills on the Sears website that are 19.2, but they don't mention the torque rating, so I need some guidelines from you guys-in-the-know as to what I should look for.  And please remember, cost is an issue, so recommending a $300 model will not help me at all.  I'm thinking more around half as much.  Thanks in advance.

[cremevette]

'Bout a month ago Sears was running a sale on the 19.2 drill that included the light, so I bought it.  I think it was $89 or $99.  I believe the torque on that one is 410, and I have it dialed to the max.  I understand the gears are Teflon and replaceable, and that metal is preferable, but I didn't want to spend $300 this time around.  Also, it has a handle to hold onto, and I have read this is very important.

As with anything, there are many different opinions.  Some say this drill will last, other say it won't.  I'm taking the gamble.

[lkw]

Hi.  I've checked the archives for this info, and I'm still confused.  I want to get DH a drill to use to raise and lower the roof and stabilizers.  I've seen that a 24V is preferred, but a 19.2 will do.  I've also seen that torque is important, but what is the minimum torque numbers I should look for?  I saw some drills on the Sears website that are 19.2, but they don't mention the torque rating, so I need some guidelines from you guys-in-the-know as to what I should look for.  And please remember, cost is an issue, so recommending a $300 model will not help me at all.  I'm thinking more around half as much.  Thanks in advance.

Hi, This is what I have, a Dewalt DW006 refurb (had it 3 years and no problems), all the torque you need (power to easily lift a 12 foot top with air), Steel gears, and yes, 24 volts. I cant recomend it any better than that! http://www.toolking.com/Search.aspx?keyword=dw006
This is where I got mine. good luck Larry

[Camping Coxes]

'Bout a month ago Sears was running a sale on the 19.2 drill that included the light, so I bought it. I think it was $89 or $99. I believe the torque on that one is 410, and I have it dialed to the max. I understand the gears are Teflon and replaceable, and that metal is preferable, but I didn't want to spend $300 this time around. Also, it has a handle to hold onto, and I have read this is very important.
 
As with anything, there are many different opinions. Some say this drill will last, other say it won't. I'm taking the gamble.

I saw this one and it's on sale on a regular basis if I decide to get it.  Thanks.

[cremevette]

That link up above goes to hammer drills.  I don't know if there's a regular drill or not that they offer, but I was told not to order either an impact or hammer drill.  It will tear up the lift system.  Maybe when this $100 drill keels over, I'll make the investment in the "real thing."  

[Gone-Camping]

If you're talking about the 24v DeWalt DW006, yes it is a hammer drill if you set it to hammer drill setting...otherwise it is a very powerful drill...2 speed with metal gearing. I had the same one to raise the roof on my PU, and very sorry that I gave it to the guy that bought the PU from me....should have kept that baby!!