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cptqueeg
Idaho
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Flyfisherman128 wrote:I know I'm going to take a bunch for this but after 20 years of full timing in a class A.. chances are your not going to have what you need.. having to ask the question indicates your experience level ..make sure your roadside service is paid up.. make the call.
You make a fair point, but at a least part of time a few tools are handy to get to whatever needs fixing or diagnosed so you can get the correct tools and/or parts to make a repair.
I find that most RV'ers and people in general will bend over backwards to help a guy out if you're somewhat prepared for some difficulty and not 100% dependent on the generosity of others to remedy every issue that might arise.
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JRscooby
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What tools to take? How can anybody say without knowing more about the tool set you carry between your ears?
In a MH you can/will be faced with anything that can go wrong with or in your house, plus what might go wrong with the vehicle. So if you have skills and desire to fix everything, the list is near endless.
I have a question about wrenches; I still have a box of British Standard and Wentworth sized wrenches in garage. I don't carry them because the chance of needing to fix something they fit is near 0. Brother has no Metric tools in his shop, because if it was made after 1970, he will hire somebody to fix it.
Most of the wrenches I own are SAE, but my '05 pickup is all metric. For the last few decades, when need bolts for DIY build, I have bought metric.
Do I still need to carry the SAE tools? Do you?
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BarabooBob
Baraboo, WI
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I have only had to work on my truck once and my TT needs brakes adjusted once in a while. I use my tools to help others out most of the time.
Bob & Dawn Married 34 years
2017 Viking 17RD
2011 Ford F150 3.5L Ecoboost 420 lb/ft
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Janss
Sedona, AZ
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Some other items I carry that haven't been mentioned (pardon me if I'm wrong): Water pressure regulator, 10ft fresh water hose (which I love if I'm close to hookup then I don't have to deal with draining and wrapping the 25ft one), EMS surge protector (one with more functions than the basic), 50 to 30amp adapter (or 30 to 50amp?), 20amp extension cord (to plug in a power tool or something outside), reflective fold-up safety triangles.
2002 Itasca Suncruiser 32V
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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lhenry8113
Cypress or Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
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Something I hadn't seen mentioned is a tray of different amp fuses and needle nose pliers to get them in and out. Jumper cables, and electric tire air pump, a battery charger and at least 2 water pressure regulators, an tv antenna extension cable that goes from Rv. to campground site electric hook up, tv antenna hook up. A windshield/side window cover/sunshade to keep prying eyes/sun out. Good Luck and have fun.
2017 Chev/CLass C Forest River Forester 2251 SLE
A Positive Attitude May Not Solve All Your Problems But It Will Annoy Enough People To Make It Worth The Effort.
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LouLawrence
Traveling the US fulltime since 2000.
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If it moves but it should not, Duct Tape.
If it won't move bit it should, WD-40.
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RLS7201
Beautyful Downtown Gladstone, MO
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I have been caught with out the tool that I needed. Went to the hard ware store and purchased the necessary tool. The cost of the tool is far less than paying some one for the repair. Then you can toss the tool in the trash and still be ahead........
Richard
95 Bounder 32H F53 460
2013 CRV Toad
2 Segways in Toad
First brake job
1941 Hudson
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