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Raife's avatar
Raife
Explorer
Aug 17, 2020

Tool kit?

Good afternoon. While I have my nice set of tools at home, I am curious about getting a dedicated "tool kit" for the TT.

I didn't find any RV/TT specific tool kits and assume the required tools are all typical/common tools.

Is there anything I am missing? Anyone have a recommendation for a decent tool kit?

I was considering: Amazon Basics

I will be bringing one of my extra drills...

Not looking to spend a lot (so I know the quality will not be stellular...).

Thank you.
  • 1Wheeldrive's avatar
    1Wheeldrive
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2020
    Make sure you have a #2 square head screw driver or bit for electric screw driver. Nearly every screw on the inside and outside of your trailer is a #2 square drive.
    You should also have a multimeter for electrical testing.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2020
    You should have some wrenches, check around the RV to check what sizes you might need. Be sure that you have tire changing tools that fit the spare and lugs, yes, sometimes they throw a curve ball. Add a jack that will work with the tire wasted. A drill can be used to operate stabilizer jacks, so take a look to see if that might be a real convenience for you.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2020
    Raife wrote:


    I was considering: Amazon Basics

    I will be bringing one of my extra drills...

    Not looking to spend a lot (so I know the quality will not be stellular...).

    Thank you.


    horribly overpriced IMHO.
    bumpy
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Aug 17, 2020
    Get a small bag. Combo driver, adjustable wrench, hammer, tape. Build as needed.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 18, 2020
    Change a tire in your driveway to see if you have everything. Don’t fake it. Do it.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Aug 18, 2020
    I put this together several years ago. It DOES all fit in that tool box, but just barely !

  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Aug 18, 2020
    1Wheeldrive wrote:
    Make sure you have a #2 square head screw driver or bit for electric screw driver. Nearly every screw on the inside and outside of your trailer is a #2 square drive.

    DARN ! I need a #2 Robertson 1/4" hex bit !

    1Wheeldrive wrote:
    You should also have a multimeter for electrical testing.

    And an old fashioned 12V incandescent test light.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2020
    Skil makes a rechargeable 4 V palm size screwdriver that is about the handiest tool in the kit. I have two of them and use one of them on almost every job. They run around $25 or so from almost anywhere.
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2020
    Glaringly missing from the shown tool set is a 10" adjustable wrench. As stated before, a good quality #2 Robertson dedicated screwdriver (not an insert bit which is included). Possibly to be added at some time would be a 1 1/16 socket to drain your water heater and a folding pruning saw.

    My most indispensable tool which I use multiple times every trip is a kneeling pad. This may be age dictated.

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