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raytronx
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May 11, 2013

Tools and Maintenance Items for the Full Time RV Life

I’m often asked what tools and maintenance items I carry along while pursuing the Full Time RV Life. While organizing the RV this spring I pulled out all my tools and thought this would be a good time to show to you the stuff I carry. When RVing there is always the balance between carrying what you may need and adding to much weight to the rig. I would love to carry many more items but due to space and weight considerations it’s not practical. I do try to bring along enough tools and maintenance items to hopefully solve any minor issues that happen out on the road.

Link to my blog post detailing what I carry
  • I reduced the number of tools I carry to basic hand tools, testers and air compressor. Lowes and Home Depot store all of the speciality tools till I need them.
  • I may have missed it but I carry pex plumbing repair items and an electric impact driver. I also carry many tools as you never know when you may need one.
  • Remember, what ever you need there will be someplace to buy it along the way. So don't overpack.

    Barb
  • Check out this article by the RV Doctor
    http://www.rvdoctor.com/2001/10/rving-and-tools-you-should-carry.html