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RVcircus
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2015

Top 10 RV tools

After completing the overhaul of our travel trailer last year I began to carry a large amount of tools on our trips. Because we had so much torn apart at the same time I really wasn't sure what could potentially go wrong and I decided to prepare for the worst. Knowing that this is overkill I've decided to thin out our RV tool herd and I've started by coming up with our top 10 tools that will be the start of my new toolbox.

One - Tire Pressure Gauge
Two - Torque Wrench
Three - Level
Four - Flash Light
Five - Electric Drill
Six - Common Hand Tools
Seven - Razor Knife
Eight - Hammer
Nine - Multi Meter
Ten - Jack
Bonus! - Caulk Gun

That do you think? What would you add, remove or change on the list?

I posted more on this topic and included a video on our blog if you're interested.

http://www.rvcircus.com/top-10-must-have-tools-for-rving/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3SK9vQFRcg
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  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Nov 20, 2015
    Like many I use to carry duct tape. But Gorilla tape is far superior and is what I now carry.
  • mabynack's avatar
    mabynack
    Explorer II
    Nov 20, 2015
    Battery Charger. It works great and saved my weekend when the converter quit working and I couldn't get the slides in.
    I keep a small tool kit in the RV with square drive screw drivers. It seems like 90 percent of the fasteners in my RV have #2 square drive heads.
    Multi-meter with wire end kit
    Duct tape
    WD-40
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Nov 20, 2015
    Neughbours have been helpful a number of times. The need of a ladder to change outside lightbulb mostly. I have been able to help neighbours too. Everyone gets a turn at needing something.
  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Nov 20, 2015
    There are only a few people (3 to be exact) on this planet I'll loan tools to. It always seems to lead to an empty space in my toolbox so I'll help fix it with my tools, but won't lend them out anymore. I also don't borrow tools for that same reason.

    holstein13 wrote:
    I also rely on neighbors often when I'm out of a tool. Why run out and buy a tool I'll only need once when I'm camping next to all of you with your full tool boxes?
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Nov 20, 2015
    I carry hex wrenches and a portable drill with a variety of bits. Monaco used many many square heads screws so I carry square head bits.

    I carry a 24" breaker bar that has a very flat head arrangement for the engine belt tensioner. Clearance is very limited and this is the only tool that fits behind other equipment.
  • holstein13's avatar
    holstein13
    Explorer
    Nov 20, 2015
    Don't any of you carry hex wrenches? I use mine on my bikes all the time.

    I also rely on neighbors often when I'm out of a tool. Why run out and buy a tool I'll only need once when I'm camping next to all of you with your full tool boxes?
  • tpi's avatar
    tpi
    Explorer
    Nov 20, 2015
    Most major trips I wind up stopping in an auto supply, hardware store, Walmart etc. to pick up some little tool for some little thing. Like a star socket set to tighten the armrest of my E450. Like they said, it is the tool you need at the time.
  • ol_Bombero-JC's avatar
    ol_Bombero-JC
    Explorer
    Nov 20, 2015
    RVcircus wrote:
    After completing the overhaul of our travel trailer last year I began to carry a large amount of tools on our trips. Because we had so much torn apart at the same time I really wasn't sure what could potentially go wrong and I decided to prepare for the worst. Knowing that this is overkill I've decided to thin out our RV tool herd and I've started by coming up with our top 10 tools that will be the start of my new toolbox.

    One - Tire Pressure Gauge
    Two - Torque Wrench
    Three - Level
    Four - Flash Light
    Five - Electric Drill
    Six - Common Hand Tools
    Seven - Razor Knife
    Eight - Hammer
    Nine - Multi Meter
    Ten - Jack
    Bonus! - Caulk Gun

    That do you think? What would you add, remove or change on the list?

    I posted more on this topic and included a video on our blog if you're interested.

    http://www.rvcircus.com/top-10-must-have-tools-for-rving/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3SK9vQFRcg


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    Mission Impossible!..:B

    There are (and will be) as many add/subtract items as there are folks on these forums...:R

    Whatever rings your chimes - or torques your (lug)nuts...:W

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  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Nov 19, 2015
    Allworth wrote:
    Please note that Trailer-Aid will NOT work with Mohr-Ryde RE or IS suspension systems.


    Why not? As in my pic with TrailAir air bag suspension it required I place a 2X under the TrailerAid to get the "Bad" wheel off the ground. I suspect the same would need to be done with the MorRyde IS that I have now on 16 MS.

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