What's In Your Toolbox?

Volt meter

Big_Blue wrote:
Alll right guys, beyond the basics of a leatherman, roll of duct tape, coat hanger and a five-gallon bucket, what is really in your idieal Class A tool chest?

I have one of those multi piece kits from Costco, End wrenches, pliers,
etc. Plus Volt meter, test lite and assorted nuts and bolts. Always had what I needed.

Hi,

What kinds of things do you intend to fix, and what can wait until after you get home? I have the socket to remove my tires, and recommend the same, even if you do not have a spare, it is required for any tow truck showing up. Sure it would be rare that they would not have one, but who knows? You might get a flat in the middle of noplace, and have someone need it to install your tire for you.

Volt meter for sure. If it is hot, and you are in a 30 amp campground, you need to check the voltage all the time, so a plug in meter too. If it dips below 105 volts, either shut off the A/C or plug in a "Autoformer" or other voltage booster.

Some wire, connections, spare interior light bulbs, comet.

Spread comet around the tires if you find ants trying to get in.

Pliers, adjustable wrench, adapter for a drill to move the jacks up and down if you have a travel trailer.

Flashlight, rechargable batteries and charger. Ryobi makes a really nice 18 volt flashlight that works with their drills and other 18 volt things. They also make some compact 4 volt that fits in a pocket.

Spare fuel filter if a diesel, you can get a tank of bad fuel and quickly plug a new filter.

Most other spare parts can be found in the towns that you are traveling through.

Fred.

Telephone, Coach-Net and credit card. Duct tape, Gorilla glue, JB Weld and a Hammer.

BEER! In case I have to wait a long time for help.

I'm with Phil...that said, EVERY tool box should contain a volt meter and continuity tester. EVERYONE should also know how they WORK.......Dennis

How do you open the beer ?

Not in the tool box itself but I always carry a couple of the tyvek coveralls that can be slipped on over my clothes if I have to crawl under the coach, or into the engine bay. These are cheap and available at Home depot.
I carry a bright reflective vest to slip on if I have to work on the coach at the side of the road.
I also have a set of the reflective triangles to put out on the highway if I am stuck on the side of the road.

well, nothing over a 1/2inch drive rachet, and that's a carbon fiber,one.now its all happy-camping