:h - TOOL's Let's talk TOOL's - :@

I still carry a full tool box. full to me anyway.

Sockets, jack stand, breaker bar to change tires and re-torque wheels at 475 ftlb.
Multimeter and a tool set in a box which has all of my sockets, open end wrenches, and screwdrivers. The tools I use the most are for finding and fixing electrical issues.
If I need any other tools, there are always hardware or automotive stores where I can buy what I need.I also carry a credit card and Coach Net which minimizes most repairs that I need to do.

Busskipper wrote:
What is your most used "TOOL".

Just wondering,

The metric combination wrench set. -- Cummins is all Metric. Then a ratchet screw driver with changeable bits, (square drive) Newmar is assembled with square drive screws.

The tool you don't have is the tool you'll need. So I'm carrying too many. Up to 1-1/4 sockets and combos. Even a small vise. Only been on side of road 3 times in 50 years. Prev.Maint is better than breakdowns. constantly checking everything.

I always joke that I carry enough tools to rebuild the engine on the side of the road if I needed to and I'm not so sure that it is a joke. However, the tools I use the most are simple screwdrivers for screws that occasionally back out due to road movement/vibration and the multimeter.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

Craftsman AC-DC Clamp-on Meter. About $60.00

Me I carry the whole garage / tool shed
I don't have drill press or a lathe or a roll away
But I got almost everything else

Meter, screw drivers, small wrenches, get used the most
But
Last week Monday morning before the heat wave
I rebuilt the sliding tray for my champion generator
After years of use the wood was bowing and tweaking the slides
I cut new 5/8 plywood with cordless circular saw, cut some 1/2" angle iron with the portable grinder ( front edge renforcement )
Drilled a few holes, and put everything back together
About 2 hours work, that should have taken 30 minutes

Oh.. and I did it all using the inverter for the grinder and Makia cordless saw and drill

Most important tool I carry..........Credit Card/Cell Phone

If I can't fix it/make it workable with multimeter, standard set of screwdrivers, pliers, small set of wrenches/sockets, hacksaw, tape/tie wraps etc
(Your basic standard tool kit) THEN it is time for the phone call and CC)

I think the most used tool of the pretty complete set I carry is my Makita battery drill/driver. I chuckled when MrWizard mentioned not having a lathe on board, since just last week I used the Makita and a file as a makeshift lathe to reduce a 3/8 bolt down to a 1/4-20 shoulder bolt to repair a neighbor's mobility scooter hoist.