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shark14
Explorer
May 08, 2014

Tools and Parts to carry on the road

We have a 2008 Winnebago View 3.0 L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel. Before hitting the open roads, we would like to know what items we should carry with us. Spare parts, specialty tools, etc. Any advice would be helpful!!
  • We carry a bluetooth OBD II scanner (it's small) and works with our cell phone to have a tool for the computer.

    Other than that, we often carry a spare serpentine belt, tire tools such as lug bar, and patches, and a couple cans of fix a flat.

    Other than that I have a small kit of husky tools. It has "a little bit of everything" in it. It's small and folds up nice. Has a buch of sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, a hammer, ruler, etc.


    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Multi-Purpose-Tool-Set-123-Piece-008-170-HKY/202016572
  • Craftsman tool set with metric and standard sizes
    Screw drivers and nut drivers
    Leathermans
    Gloves
    DUCT TAPE
    Volt meter
    Fuses
    OBDII reader

    Also, check what common issues people have with your engine, get parts to match
  • I carry an assortment of fuses, light bulbs for both the trailer and vehicle and one complete set of trailer bearings, races and seals along with the tools to install them. I also carry a torque wrench, a screw driver which fits the screw heads used on the trailer and spare screws, a set of allen wrenches and several sizes of crescent wrenches. I use a battery powered drill to raise and lower the rear stabilizer jacks and I am considering purchasing a 1/2 inch battery powered impact wrench (which would replace the battery powered drill) so that I could easily change tires if needed and extend/retract the stabilizer jacks.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Tire tools, jack, support stand or block, wrench, etc. That's if you want the capability to change a flat tire even if your first response would be road service.
    I believe everybody should have a DVOM to at least start troubleshooting electrical issues. If you have a meter that can measure Capacitance and AC Amperage, you can do preliminary checks on Air Conditioning.
    Chassis-wise, even the Fords are very sophisticated and Sprinter goes way beyond that. So I'd say: Cell Phone, Extended Warranty Card, Road Service Card and CREDIT CARD.
  • I'll leave the tools to the mob and chime in if I see it wanting. As for spare parts, I have a fuel filter, oil filter, cabin air filter, engine air filter, and generator air filter. Even if you can't change the fuel filter yourself having it can minimize time stranded while somebody that knows how to do it replaces it. I am no currently carrying belts but I am going to get some. Oh, yeah. Get a couple of quarts of that 229.51 motor oil it uses (made from the breast milk of mermaids). Assorted bulbs too. (headlight, tail light, etc).