You don't need it.

lakeside013104 wrote:
We traveled across America two times and up to and back from Alaska.
Basic tool kit was all that I found necessary, plus torque ratchet to check pin box bolts that I found loose and wheel lug torque on truck and 5er wheels.

I faithfully change my engine oil every 5000 miles, so I did carry tools and 5 gallon bucket for that task. I had changed it just before I left for AK, two times on the road, and shortly after I returned home.

Also I rotated tires one time, so carry two 10 ton bottle jacks for that purpose and removing flat tires, which I had none.

Less tools in the storage area is best as others have mentioned.

Lakeside

In my opinion i think the idea is good maintenance as well as having the right tools to get you off the side of the road. Most RV'ers who don't boondock are generally not far from civilization.

Pack for the trip!

If i'm only going an hour away ill only bring stuff to change a tire really. What else could i possibly need? Minimal at best. If a big issue comes up i can run back to the house.

Leaving for a couple weeks? then bring half the tool box. Ill fill a tool bag and then some.

A full timer would probably pack more than the weekend guy. Everyone's opinions are going to very. Same as everyone's experiences. If you are constantly hauling old jalopy's down the road your going to run into a lot more issues than they guy that has something well kept and taken car of. Hauling jalopy's isnt necessarily a bad thing. If you can't afford the latest and greatest you have to be good at DIY in any hobby.


If your costanly packing at the last minute and don't give your rig even a half ass inspection regularly your going to have a bad time lol.