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03-14-2014, 03:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New Woodstock
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #14101
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What Should be in the Toolbox?
As a newbie, I'm just wondering what tools should every Monty travel with?
We are looking forward to picking up our new 3900fb in April for our maiden voyage.
Thanks,
Tom
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03-14-2014, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Wow! No matter what you take, you will always need one more! Torque wrench, hydraulic jack, all the regular hand tools, 18 volt drill, ladder, headlight, compressor, volt meter, circuit tester, hand axe, special screw drivers for different types of screws special to RVs. Others will be along with their ideas.
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03-14-2014, 04:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,155
M.O.C. #6433
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Wow again! I think Larry has been looking in my toobox. He pretty much covered what I carry.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-14-2014, 04:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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A roll of cash.
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03-14-2014, 06:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Redmond
Posts: 274
M.O.C. #12815
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Beer?.....just kidding. Already covered in previous posts. Maybe some gloves. Towels.
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03-14-2014, 07:55 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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You can become just as much of a tool nut with an RV as you can become with a stick house. The best thing to do is work with it some and you'll add as you go along. Larry has mentioned the basics. Some of us have drill bits and extensions to lower our spare tire and stabilizers (should the power fail) etc. One thing you should carry is something like a long phillips head screwdriver bit so in the event of a pump failure you can install it backwards and your drill can operate your pump.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-14-2014, 08:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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I have so many things in my RV toolbox. Duct Tape in three colors! Every tool that's in my home toolbox. Things I will never use, in two lifetimes! That said I can't help myself at those "$3.00 misc. tool box items at harbor freight "! I am the guy you come to at a rally, before you go to hardware store. I need help...lots of help! The mystery of what "Michael did with all his money"! Will be solved when someone cleans out my RV! I can still hear the disappointment in my wife's voice, the last time she looked in the front storage area of RV...."Michael". What is all this stuff!!!!!
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03-15-2014, 01:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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I was taking too many tool boxes and while at Costco yesterday saw a Craftsman kit of 150 sockets/wrenches for $99. The big thing for me was they all had a special place in the hard plastic tool box it came with. Now I know where the tool is and when it's missing. Of course, I still need extra sockets for Reese hitch and lug nuts due to the size. So now I'm down to only 2 tool boxes not counting the Air compressor, Honda generator so I can power stuff when not connected to shore power, and of course the Dewalt drill stuff.
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Jim & Martha Abernathy
2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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03-15-2014, 02:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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Looks like a great set of ideas! One more thing I carry is a 4x6 mat to use when I go under the RV to place a jack or inspect the tires. Don't ask how I figured this was necessary.
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F-250 King Ranch Crew Cab 2012, Single Wheel, 6.7 L Diesel, Transfer Flow Internal 50 Gallon Fuel Tank, Upgraded Ford Software for 50 Gallon tank, 2006 3475Rl with Mor-ryde King Pin, 2nd AC, 2nd Battery, Pressure Pro TPMS, Wet Bolt Shackle Kit
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03-15-2014, 02:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Davis
Posts: 183
M.O.C. #12956
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Just my little suggestion, a mechanics creeper for checking the underside of your 5ver or your TV! My problem is I will have to jack up the 5ver so I can get under it! HAHAHAHA
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03-15-2014, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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P2 square bit screw driver/drill attachment, that is the most cost common screw that is used through out the rv.
Scott
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03-15-2014, 03:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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There are probably a few basics, but it seems I am in a constant "stock up" and then a "clean out" mode. I hope after another year or so of full timing I get it down to just what I really need.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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03-15-2014, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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Insurance card with policy number and roadside assistance number.
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03-15-2014, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Don't just think about the RV, think about the tow vehicle too. I carry an extra serpentine belt, because losing one means you also lose your power steering and power brakes. I also carry an extra fuel filter because a plugged one leaves you stranded.
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03-15-2014, 04:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Captain Joe
Insurance card with policy number and roadside assistance number.
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There's more here than it appears. The roadside assistance number keeps me from having to find a place for a hydraulic jack. With the new app I have from Coach-net they can even get my location from my phone when I ask for help.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-15-2014, 06:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Springfield
Posts: 322
M.O.C. #13660
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I carry THIS tool set which includes metric and standard sockets, wrenches and allens, a 4ton bottle jack, crescent wrench, various types of tape, channel lock pliers, torque wrench for lug nuts, 18v cordless drill and cordless impact, cheap framing hammer, roofing hatchet, various sizes of but-splices and heat shrink, multi meter, wire strippers, thread tape, utility knife, assortment of screws, hose washers, several flashlights, assortment of fuses and 12v light bulbs, 50' length of rope, PB Blaster, slide dry lube and several shop rags. I keep the tool set under the rear seat in the truck and all other items in a plastic 3 drawer container in the very front storage compartment of 5er. The tool set came from a local mom & pop hardware store but the link is to the same one on Amazon for a cheaper price than I paid. Tim
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03-15-2014, 06:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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I have everything I have at home, plus heavy duty items, like some 1/2" drive tools. If I need them at home, I get them from the RV.
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03-22-2014, 04:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bartlett
Posts: 196
M.O.C. #13418
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I'm also building up my tools. I would like to buy an air compressor and need some ideals.12 volts or AC? brand? Any help would be a big help. Thanks.
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Larry and Jackie Moore
2017 3950BR, MorRyde IS ,Disc.
2022 F350 SRW
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03-22-2014, 05:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Clarence
Posts: 53
M.O.C. #13665
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X2 on the Crescent Set that Tweber502 has, great little set.
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03-22-2014, 05:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I learned that no matter how many tools I had, I never seemed to have what I needed
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