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06-20-2007, 02:43 AM
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Location: Central Michigan
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This spring I have asked for and received a toolbox for my future RV for my birthday.
Now that I am finished with preparing my home for listing, I can prepare other things for my life on the road and I am wondering what I should include in my RV Toolbox?
Thanks!
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06-20-2007, 02:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Michigan
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This spring I have asked for and received a toolbox for my future RV for my birthday.
Now that I am finished with preparing my home for listing, I can prepare other things for my life on the road and I am wondering what I should include in my RV Toolbox?
Thanks!
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06-20-2007, 03:34 AM
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Appalachian Campers
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Location: Buladean, NC
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Wow, what a list that would be. I carry lots of tools, not sure I could recant what is in there but here's some:<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Various screwdrivers
<LI>Several adjustable wrenches
<LI>Open/box wrenches
<LI>Several pairs of pliers
<LI>Channel locks
<LI>Vice grips
<LI>English and Metric Socket sets (1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives)
<LI>Wire cutters
<LI>Needle nose pliers
<LI>Brake adjusting tool
<LI>Multimeter
<LI>12v DC tester
<LI>110v AC outlet tester
<LI>Soldering gun with solder
<LI>Electrical tape
<LI>Duct tape
<LI>Super glue
<LI>Gorilla glue
<LI>19.2v drill with bits and charger
<LI>Hammer
<LI>Hacksaw
<LI>Assorted screws
<LI>Wire strippers[/list]
There's more, just can't think of it all now. Maybe others will add to the list?
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06-20-2007, 04:03 AM
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Senior Member
Texas Boomers Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: McKinney, Texas
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I would add to Richards list:
Allen wrenches - Metric & Standard
Robertson #1 & #2 Square head drivers
Set of TORX drivers
Glenn
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06-20-2007, 04:38 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Livingston, TX
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I would also add
Miscellanous electrical and hose connectors along with at least 3 better 5 of each fuse and bulb used in your coach.
Dave O
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06-20-2007, 06:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 234
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I would add:
Pop-Rivet Set-up
Sink plumbing wrench
Small Saw
Ax
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06-20-2007, 06:28 AM
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Is all of this for full-timers. It seems like a lot for part-timers. That said, is there a thread for a part-timers toolbox.
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06-20-2007, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Lake Camanche, CA
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dickson:
Is all of this for full-timers. It seems like a lot for part-timers. That said, is there a thread for a part-timers toolbox. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I thought the same thing LOL.
I carry a tool kit from Costco which consist of basic socket set 1/4"-3/4", open end wrench 1/4"-3/4", 8" adjustable wrench, one pliers, bladed and phillip screw drivers, 8ton bottle hydraulic jack and lug wrench that fits TT & TV lugs. I also have a roll of black electrical tape and a razer blade knife. IMHO, if you can't repair with those tools, then you'll need to be towed to a shop
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06-20-2007, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Idaho
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I carry a lot of tools and unfortunately add to it each trip. I have most of the stuff previously listed and also carry a spare water pump. If you do much boondocking that's about the only thing you don't want to do without and most pumps are located in a spot that is easily accessible and it only takes a minute to change. If the wife is showering and it breaks I could easily change it before she is ready to rinse the soap out of her hair.
Ron
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06-20-2007, 10:34 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: W. Washington
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I find that I too, carry quite a collection of tools and gadgets, just in case. I am a part-timer, seem to never get enough time to run our gasser down the road as much as we would like to.
I have packed around an inexpensive electric impact wrench and impact sockets, for tire removal should I have a flat along the way (mostly for me, this would be for one of the trailers we drag along since the coach tires are bigger than I am willing to change). Our HR Vacationer has an on-board generator, so power for us isn't an issue.
Just seems you never know what is going to happen.
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06-20-2007, 12:28 PM
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Moderator in Memoriam
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Mesa, AZ, USA
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Well apackof2;
I guess we all need a bigger toolbox then.
I don't plan on doing any major repairs since I most likely wouldn't know what to do anyway. I do Carry a #1 and #2 Phillips and flat head along with a set of allen wrenches, 2 adjustable wrenches, a set of those star looking tips that go in a 1/4" socket a tube of super glue, some RTV, a roll of electric tape amd of course Ducked tape. During the first few trips and every now and then I check all the screws and nuts I can find beacuse it never fails something gets loose. I remember our first trip out in our pop up I got up in the middel of the night and found a flooded floor because a hose was loose. I am sure as you go You will also find a few things to add. I also carry a big torgue wrench, socket and bar for the tires. I check them before each trip on the way out and then again on the way back when I check the tire pressure.
Have fun and enjoy the camper.
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Mega Cab Diesel | 2005 Honda Goldwing | 2006 35' Dune Chaser 5th Wheel
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06-20-2007, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Mid Atlantic Campers
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: McVeytown, PA
Posts: 2,259
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The best tool I've ever found for my on the road toolbox is, a high limit VISA card. Don't leave home without it
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2007 National RV Pacifica 36'
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06-20-2007, 06:24 PM
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Couple cases of beer. You do not want everything or you will end up with a couple thousand pounds of stuff you may use once every 5 years.
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06-21-2007, 03:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Michigan
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Thanks all!
I guess you can't really have to many tools or "cold hard cash"
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