What's in your tool box?

Basic tools are all that you will most LIKELY need. It would be IMPOSSIBLE to make a good guess, which items beyond that you might need. Remember, you're not leaving civilization so if you DO need something specialized, it's available close to anywhere you are. Probably the cost difference will be less than the cost of loading down with everything you might POSSIBLY need and dragging it along with you.
Good luck / Skip

You guys are wonderful. I know some would shake their head, roll their eyes at this question. :R

I have a bunch of stuff laid out next to the tool box and was trying to figure out just how much I'd need. I thought, aha! RV forum... bet they'll have good ideas! And here we are with ideas for things I never thought of and some humor thrown in :B which is one of the reasons I feel comfy asking questions here.

Appreciate it,
Ellie

I picked up a tool kit in a folding case from Costco, all the basic tools you may need. Some good duct tape, wire mechanics type and electrical) and a circuit tester. You also want to get a good four way tire wrench and make sure it fits your RV wheels and your RV spare (sometimes they are different sizes) ask me how I know this. A bottle jack for the the trailer and make sure it lifts the axle high enough. Ask me how I know this too.:S

mrquacker wrote:
Duck tape

x2. Duct tape, wire and cable ties.

X2 on credit card with high limit. Oh and duck tape.

electric impact and torque wrench plus all of the other hand tools (sockets and crecent wrenches and small wrenches screwdrever with the 4 swapable ends)engineer hammer,shovel tire changing wedge and levelup,spare tire duct tape ,electrical tape,plastic sheet,sea foam,fluid film and a big socket to torque the wheel bearing nut. and my leatherman wave.

I carry only the basic hand tools but have found another tool that turned out to be very valuable. An online service that is something like $25 or 30 a year. Has already paid for itself. I had a mess going with my M/H. Couldn't get rid of a misfire. Doing research I found http://www.alldatadiy.com/index.html Dealer wanted $1,200.00. That wasn't going to happen. Took me full day and $170.00 in parts but found and fixed the problem. I've been afraid of the newer vehicles other than changing the oil type things because of their complexity. This on-line service has more than paid for itself first time. Being most of us travel with computer now days, this service in now included in my "toolbox". Even if you don't do the work yourself you can keep the mechanic somewhat honest. There are probably other services out there better, I'm not sure, but this one saved me a bunch of money.
Also I used to travel with a couple tool boxes. One Christmas was good to me and got one of those kits that hold tools in a plastic box. No longer sounds like a bucket of bolts going down the road. Really like tools in their own little cubby holes, much quieter.

Wire nuts, multi meter, electrical tape, small bottle jack

Hey 2oldman, i missed that post on my search. Thank you. Will review it.

Doug, thank you so much. I am printing this out and am going to use your post as a starting list.

Point well taken. I do have a multi meter but havent a clue how to usr it. Never thought of having it there in case someone helps out.
Ellie