I use a foam pad about a 1/2 inch thick to lay on or kneel on if I need to do any work. It's one of those kind that you get from the camping stores to put under a sleeping bag. Other stuff includes hand cleaner, short and long flex head ratchet, short and deep sockets SAE and Metric. Screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, extensions, multimeter, plenty of wrenches and that tool mechanics like to call "the wrong tool for every job", Vise Grips.
Retired Anesthetist. Pilot with mechanic/inspection ratings.1996 Jayco C 22 foot with 460/Banks Powerpak/Bilsteins.Wife and daughter. Two cats which control my life. 1975 Ford F-250, 84 Coupe Deville, Thorp T18, tons of tools and tons of junk.
I carry a modest tool box. It stays in the RV 100% of the time. It includes.....
- small compartmentalized box of miscelaneous hardware, light bulbs, wire nuts, fuses, and "RV model specific" hardware.
- duct tape
- tire repair kit (the kind you plug from the outside)
- electrical tape
- hose clamps
- compact tow rope
- screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrenches, hammer, wire cutters, and a $10, 40 piece socket set.
- tube of general adhesive called shoe-goo
- small tube of clear silicone rubber caulk
- can of spray WD-40
- I also carry all the documentation for the RV and chassis
- jumper cables
- tire changing tools
- oil changing tools and supplies
- 110v cheap electric air pump
- electrical RV cords, adaptors, etc
It sounds like a lot of bulk, but in reality it is not too bad. It all fits under one bench dinette seat.
Bought new in June 2007, Phoenix Cruiser-2350
Fits inside our garage.
Dingy towing a red Toyota MR2 Spyder
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OH Forgot I also carry fuel filter,thermostat,silicone,All my work is done before I leave for trips .never got stuck on the road yet but I like to take odds&ends just in case if not for me maybe somebody else might be stuck .would not want to be stuck on the side of the road for A minor detail
ret-miner wrote: OH Forgot I also carry fuel filter,thermostat,silicone,All my work is done before I leave for trips .never got stuck on the road yet but I like to take odds&ends just in case if not for me maybe somebody else might be stuck .would not want to be stuck on the side of the road for A minor detail
I like the "Fuel Filter" and Thermostat" idea.
About 12 years ago, we got stuck in a very small town far south of Jaskon Hole, Wyoming, from very dirty gas from a gas station with few customers. I got extremely lucky to find a perfect matching fuel filter in that tiny town, for my old RV. Changed it out and all was well. I will add both to my list. Gasket maker for the thermostat too. I assume that is what you mean by silicone.
For those of you who bring sockets along, what sizes do you have? Are newer rigs mostly metric or do you still need SAE. I don't have an RV yet, still shopping, but the kids like to get me tools for fathers day and I need new sockets.
I usually find uses for miniature tools for toys, camera stuff, etc. Oh yeah, bring chargers for cell phones and camera batteries, toys, etc. and spare batteries AA, AAA, C and D and any special batteries.
Mind you, this is coming form a father of three young children that have bicycles, quads, and motorcycles. Having said that, I can't be without my very extensive tool kit. I have to get into that kit at least twice per day EVERYDAY we are camping! SOMETHING needs fixin'!
I carry what most have already said. I had a water pump suck up some plastic shavings while we were dry camping in Yellowstone. I was able to get a new water pump in a near by town. However, the space that the water pump was installed had very limited access. I needed a cordless screwdriver. So, instead of buying another standard screw gun, I bought a 12V Dewalt right angle head cordless screwdriver. I used it to swap out the pump and I have kept in in the motorhome ever since. When I need it at home, I just get it from the rig and put it back when I am done. I have used it maybe a dozen times in the last ten years. Mostly on other peoples rigs. But, as with any good tool, it was great to have the right tool for the job!
Good Luck.
Jim and Deanna
Tiffin Allegro 35QBA 2007 Carson Trailer 22' Titan TH Trailer Toad
Me, Wife, Boy/10, Boy/7, Girl/5
Faith/Springer
1985 Toyota 4Runner
five quads, three kids, two motorcycles, one wife, one dog, one cat!
I carry an all-in-one set of tools that I purchased at Sears. It is a self-contained kit and includes the major tools I might need for most road or park repairs. Anything major necessitates a telephone call to USAA roadside assistance.
Also purchased several rolls of emergency tape at an RV show last year. The tape is the type that chemically bonds to itself when pulled tight. It is perfect for fixing a leaking hose or such.
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