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Old 12-19-2015, 11:52 AM   #29
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I've been carrying a small 4 drawer Craftsman tool box for the last 15 years. Here's what it contains:

- set of open/box end wrenches, up to 3/4"
- set of sockets 3/8" drive
- set of sockets 1/4" drive
- electric drill - no battery powered models - not used enough to keep charged
- volt ohm meter
- butane soldering gun
- pliers
- vise grips
- assortment of screwdrivers
- just started carrying a PEX crimping tool and several sizes of PEX clamps- very handy

Supplies:

- Gorilla tape small roll
- 10' of wire for electrical repairs
- tie wraps
- black electrical tape
- variety of hose clamps
- several containers of assorted nuts, bolts, screws (fasteners)
- rescue tape - sold at RV shows - great for coolant hose repairs
- fuses
- bulbs

Typically if something breaks on my motor home and it looks like it could break again, I buy a spare. I made never need it, but someone else might and could save my trip or a fellow camper's trip.
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Old 12-19-2015, 12:05 PM   #30
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Makita impact and drill - with lots of bits - Also have adapter's to put sockets on - I have changed tires with the impact( not the motor coach) Everything you do requires tons of screw removal....
Makita makes nice tools, but I like the Riobi drill and driver combo. If you catch a special you can get a drill, a impact driver, two batteries (L ion) a charger and a bag for $100. Now for those who do woodworking, only Makita makes the short angle driver which is invaluable for close quarters work.😁
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Definitely some electrician's tape. Just in case your cat, a squirrel, a mouse or rat chews on your wife's or girlfriend's hair dryer cord.
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Old 12-20-2015, 03:12 PM   #32
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Definitely some electrician's tape. Just in case your cat, a squirrel, a mouse or rat chews on your wife's or girlfriend's hair dryer cord.
that would be catastrophic, wouldn't it.
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Old 12-20-2015, 03:39 PM   #33
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that would be catastrophic, wouldn't it.
Oh, my God, yes! You'd never hear the end of it!
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Old 02-14-2016, 09:00 AM   #34
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I'm sorry, but why do you need a leaf blower? That's not exactly a small tool either
I don't know but DW wanted one and now I have one. Everybody's happy.
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Whatever is not in the toolbox when you need it.
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Makita makes nice tools, but I like the Riobi drill and driver combo. If you catch a special you can get a drill, a impact driver, two batteries (L ion) a charger and a bag for $100. Now for those who do woodworking, only Makita makes the short angle driver which is invaluable for close quarters work.😁
Hmmmm, I have a Craftsman Combo. Do you think I should toss it and get a Makita or Ryobi? What to do? What about a DeWalt?
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The amount and type of tools you need is determined on ones abilities to do his own service and repairs, if you're a weekend warrior, full timer or boondocker who goes in remote areas.


No sense packing stuff just because someone told you so.
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No sense packing stuff just because someone told you so.
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Old 02-16-2016, 06:36 PM   #39
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The amount and type of tools you need is determined on ones abilities to do his own service and repairs, if you're a weekend warrior, full timer or boondocker who goes in remote areas.
I carry enough to do a top end on our ISX and enough other stuff to replace ball joints, shocks, front wheel bearings etc. Yep, way too much! But usually I just grab my ammo box of a couple screwdrivers and small tools.
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Old 02-16-2016, 07:43 PM   #41
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How about a directory to the nearest Harbor Freight?
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Ive got something I bring along that most dont.......... a 20 ton press. And everything else down to a basic set of pliers. It all takes up a pretty good portion of the race trailer.
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