Tools you pack along in your TT?
Just wondering what different tools people pack in there TT for that on the road or camp spot repairs. I pack along one of those all in one multi tool molded plastic caring case tool sets plus 12v wi...
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I have a machine start up kit for work that lives in the truck. I can repair most anything small on an industrial packaging machines with this kit that is electrical or mechanical. Added to that I have 2, 20 ton bottle jacks in the TT. Not that big for force, for stability. Makes charging a tire or servicing a brake a non issue on a loaded truck or TT. A small 120 VAC compressor for tires. The genny can run it. After searching a bunch of gas stations trying to fit in, get close enough to the pump, deal with the public in a gas station pulling a 32 ft camper... and handle 80 psi was enough to buy one....
A must have is a volt/ohm meter. Even a $6 one from Harbor freight and knowing how to use can save you big time. A 1/2 torque wrench for wheel lugs. Cordless drill motor and bit/ drill set.
And a new item. I threw an old hack saw with a new blade in the camper. Why? Had a buddy have a tire blow out and the steel belt warped around the axle so bad he had a heck of a time whittling them off with wire cutters. Never thought of that until then.
If we go very far from home, a few hundred miles I throw my 1/2" socket set in and a breaker bar.
Parts kit, I can repair many things, fuses, wire, misc nuts/bolts screws etc but I have a few other necessities that when you are out in the middle of no where come in handy. Spare water pump. Your pump goes out and that is a major inconvenience. And yes I have had to use it once already. That and a RV plumbing kit.
Next is the fridge. I can handle just about anything short of a ruptured cooling coil. Your out boondocking and your fridge dies you have a problem. I can deal with no hot water or AC unit but a fridge going out can be a big deal loaded full with food. We had an ignighter die boondocking and you may as well throw the fridge in the lake it is not going to start on gas. Yes, I learned the hard way...
I also carry a spare wheel bearing set, seal and grease and pray I never need it on the road.
Am I over kill, for some yes, for me no. Part of what you carry depends on how much you camp and were. That and being handy to fix it yourself. Not everyone is fluent in all things electrical and mechanical in your camper and that is fine. They have buddies camping next to them like me willing to help.
Happy camping
John
A must have is a volt/ohm meter. Even a $6 one from Harbor freight and knowing how to use can save you big time. A 1/2 torque wrench for wheel lugs. Cordless drill motor and bit/ drill set.
And a new item. I threw an old hack saw with a new blade in the camper. Why? Had a buddy have a tire blow out and the steel belt warped around the axle so bad he had a heck of a time whittling them off with wire cutters. Never thought of that until then.
If we go very far from home, a few hundred miles I throw my 1/2" socket set in and a breaker bar.
Parts kit, I can repair many things, fuses, wire, misc nuts/bolts screws etc but I have a few other necessities that when you are out in the middle of no where come in handy. Spare water pump. Your pump goes out and that is a major inconvenience. And yes I have had to use it once already. That and a RV plumbing kit.
Next is the fridge. I can handle just about anything short of a ruptured cooling coil. Your out boondocking and your fridge dies you have a problem. I can deal with no hot water or AC unit but a fridge going out can be a big deal loaded full with food. We had an ignighter die boondocking and you may as well throw the fridge in the lake it is not going to start on gas. Yes, I learned the hard way...
I also carry a spare wheel bearing set, seal and grease and pray I never need it on the road.
Am I over kill, for some yes, for me no. Part of what you carry depends on how much you camp and were. That and being handy to fix it yourself. Not everyone is fluent in all things electrical and mechanical in your camper and that is fine. They have buddies camping next to them like me willing to help.
Happy camping
John
