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**J & J Bumblebee** · 07-26-2021, 01:50 PM

I have Ryobi....if I had to start over again I'd go with DeWalt. My friend who is a carpenter loves them.

John

**ncitro** · 07-26-2021, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by mpking View Post

I have a set of Craftsmen Battery powered tools. It's the Old C3 system (19.2V). I've had them for almost 20 years. Lately the Drill has been struggling. (Can't drill a 1/2 hole thru a 2x4 without overheating 5 or 6 times). This stuff was bought from Sears, before the breakup.

I did replace the batteries with Li-on set about 6 years ago. (I think)

So I'm in for replacing the whole set.

So what brands do you guys recommend? Dewalt always seems to in other people's hands when I'm working with them.

I just want to get into a "system" that I can buy compatible things with

I run Dewalt at home and work, so thats what I got for the RV so the batteries were the same. Have always been good to me and have a wide selection of tools. My father in law runs Ryobi, they are cheaper and also have a ton of tools available. He has no complaints. I can say that for both sets in addition to the obvious longer life you get more power out of the bigger batteries. I keep a set of 4AH batts in the RV for the leaf blower and vacuum I carry and it makes a big difference.

**Country Campers** · 07-26-2021, 03:46 PM

I use Porter Cable but have heard a rumor from a guy at Lowes that they are filling for bankruptcy , I have not found that out though. They have been good tools for what I have used them for. Dewalt seems like the most used and bought. I will run my Porter Cable stuff until they break and maybe get Dewalt or Makita after that. There is some guy that posts on this forum that really likes Makita , he will be along to add is thoughts , Cate&Rob .

Brian

**trkester** · 07-26-2021, 04:16 PM

I have quite a bit of Ryobi because of the number of tools powered by the same batteries but my "go-to" drill driver is always one of my Ridgid's. What I like best about Ridgid is if you register, they have a lifetime warranty which even covers batteries. And I have used it for a new battery already with no complaints from Ridgid.

But in the trailer I have a Ryobi drill driver, Ryobi bench top blower for cleaning off the slides, porch mat, etc and a Dewalt impact since it seemed to be the best per many folks comments. (no flame wars about the best comment plz. 😛)

**Cate&Rob** · 07-26-2021, 04:18 PM

Country Campers

I will admit to being a Makita fan. They have every tool imaginable that will run on their 18V batteries. I started with Makita corded tools about 30 years ago when they located their Canadian factory service centre in the town where I lived. I figured that could be convenient . . . but, soon came to realize that the only times I was in to the service centre was to replace something that I broke, lost or wore out. Over the years, I transitioned to all cordless tools and have been equally impressed with their quality. Their latest "brushless" motors allow amazing battery life.

I did happen to notice that the Grand Design production facilities use almost exclusively Makita 18V cordless tools. I have never seen such a beat-up collection of tools that are still obviously working just fine.

Rob

**howson** · 07-26-2021, 05:58 PM

DeWalt as well, but not on purpose. Once I started I continued getting compatible tools (same battery). Watch a few Project Farm comparison videos on Youtube and you'll find no brand is the "best" for every type of tool.

**Yoda** · 07-26-2021, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post

Country Campers

I will admit to being a Makita fan. They have every tool imaginable that will run on their 18V batteries. I started with Makita corded tools about 30 years ago when they located their Canadian factory service centre in the town where I lived. I figured that could be convenient . . . but, soon came to realize that the only times I was in to the service centre was to replace something that I broke, lost or wore out. Over the years, I transitioned to all cordless tools and have been equally impressed with their quality. Their latest "brushless" motors allow amazing battery life.

I did happen to notice that the Grand Design production facilities use almost exclusively Makita 18V cordless tools. I have never seen such a beat-up collection of tools that are still obviously working just fine.

Rob

I knew there was something I liked about you

I have had a collection of various brand battery power tools over the years. The best that have held up over the have been the Makita.

They also seem to have more power and run longer on the batterys. I carry a drill driver and impact driver set with me similar to this but with a case https://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet....iver-combo-kit Us the drill driver for the stabilizer legs - impact makes too much noise.

Now one of the handiest tools I have is this https://www.toolbarn.com/metabo-hpt-...SABEgLS2_D_BwE
Mine is the Hitachi. Very handy getting into tight spaces.

**Cate&Rob** · 07-26-2021, 07:27 PM

Yoda

I'm surprised that you don't have the Makita version of the Hitachi power screw driver. I probably have about 20 Makita battery tools between the smallest and largest in the picture. The 18V coffee maker was a bit of a joke present one Christmas . . . but, it actually works quite well.

Rob

**Jlawles2** · 07-26-2021, 07:40 PM

I run the Home Depot Rigid, but if I had to do it again I would probably go Milwaukee. Their brushless stuff especially the cordless impacts are the hardest hitting on the market right now.

I have a set with the circular saw, drill, driver, light, recrip saw, added the jig saw (older 18v but runs on the Lion batteries) and now the job site blower for cleaning slides before closing up.

BTW I'm on my 3rd set, batteries died on first one and cheaper to buy new set (they were replaced once under warranty but forgot to tell me that I had to re register them), the second set flooded during Harvey (BIL has it and they replaced the batteries free) and my 3rd set is still running strong. Wish all the stuff was brushless like the new sets.

**hduring** · 07-26-2021, 08:33 PM

Dewalt with 18v batteries. Used it a lot when we had a TT and it did its job.

**Yoda** · 07-26-2021, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post

Yoda

I'm surprised that you don't have the Makita version of the Hitachi power screw driver. I probably have about 20 Makita battery tools between the smallest and largest in the picture. The 18V coffee maker was a bit of a joke present one Christmas . . . but, it actually works quite well.

Rob

There you go again possibly costing me $$. I got the Hitichi first before the Makita, but the batterys are getting shot and I cant find a good price on replacing them - might as well get a new tool. I did not know Makita made the same version - do you happen to have a model number handy? Might as well have one dedicated to the trailer.

Thanks
Keith

**MK397THR** · 07-26-2021, 09:25 PM

I have the Kobalt 24v set for the rv. Have had it for about a year, no complaints so far. We bought the set with 1/2 drill, impact driver, flashlight and reciprocal saw. Also added the circular saw. At the time I didn’t know an rv would be a full time project list.
Professionally I have the Milwaukee Fuel 18v setup. It has 3/8 ratchet, 3/8 impact,1/2 impact, 1/2 drill. I have had it for several years now, used and abused daily. Have had to warranty the 3/8 ratchet once.
Edit: Just occurred to me, the 3/8 ratchet is 12v as well as a smaller 3/8 impact. About a year older than the 18v stuff.

**babyrocket** · 07-26-2021, 10:52 PM

Another vote for Makita 18v here. I have the drill, fan, and vacuum, and there are tons more they offer.

**acoleman43** · 07-26-2021, 11:24 PM

Milwaukee. I think Dewalt, Makita, Porter Cable are all good quality tools.

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