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03-22-2014, 11:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: gresham
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11202
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Tools: - Small grease gun for wet bolts
- Tire pressure gauge
- Infrared temperature gun, for hub temp checks
Not really tools, but: - A fair length of 4" wide Eternabond for emergency roof repairs
- Wood blocks as cribbing for hydraulic jack
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03-24-2014, 02:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Glendale
Posts: 192
M.O.C. #13649
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One thing I was glad I had last week, was spare fuses.
Blew one on my solar panel. Glad I had a bunch of different ones.
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03-24-2014, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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You also need to think about what you can do. There is no need to carry tools you can't or won't use. Some on this forum could almost rebuild a Diesel engine on the side of the road. We rented our old home place to a couple who couldn't change a fuse. Most of us fall somewhere in between. You need to know your limits and have tools that fit you.
Lynwood
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03-30-2014, 04:08 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Aptos
Posts: 427
M.O.C. #11462
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Two most important things go in the toolbox. 1st is the guys credit card for those emergency items at the Home Depot, Harbor Freight toy stores. 2nd, is the wife credit card to get her nails done while we are at the toy stores. Just a little humor for guys, lol You know they hate to wait, lol.
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03-30-2014, 04:48 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]Originally posted by mlh
You also need to think about what you can do. There is no need to carry tools you can't or won't use. Some on this forum could almost rebuild a Diesel engine on the side of the road.
This is so true, but the sad part is every time I haven't used something in a couple of years and leave it at the RV home base I need it the next year. This year it was an extra socket set that has sockets to fix appliances and you guessed it, had to buy some special sockets. This summer the cordless grinder is going to be left (weighs a ton) so you know what I'll need next winter.
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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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03-30-2015, 03:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: duncan
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #16056
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I carry my tool bucket that I worked with for 40 years, which included my Fluke digital meter. Added a plastic pipe cutter and pex crimper. 18volt combo drill/flashlight, an invaluable 2-3 gallon oiless pancake compressor [very light/compact] with attachments for blowing up tires and blow gun. MOST IMPORTANT DIGITAL TIRE GAUGE and I carry a Bostich combo pneumatic staple gun/pin nailer. PORTABLE ICEMAKER ! Good quality bicycle pump for adjusting airbags when load is on
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03-30-2015, 04:07 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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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bigsky3625RE
Beer?.....just kidding. Already covered in previous posts. Maybe some gloves. Towels.
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Don't think you should ignore the Beer comment. With the right beer you can talk your camping neighbor to help you fix what broke and he can bring the tools.
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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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03-30-2015, 05:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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Even if you can't or don't know how to replace wheel bearings on the trailer, it is still a good idea to carry a set of inner and outer bearings with seals. My wife has been complaining about all the "stuff" I carry, and when we lost the bearings in Laredo, and I pulled out the bearings and the tools to replace them, she has changed her mind, especially after we were back on the road in a couple of hours. Of course you should also have all the various lubes needed for the rig, and I don't think a good torque wrench was mentioned yet.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-30-2015, 06:22 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: St John
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #15997
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by scott-pati
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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There were 3 with extensions when we took possession...hope that is not a sign that I will need to use them often.
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03-30-2015, 05:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: billings
Posts: 110
M.O.C. #12853
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by LDMoore06
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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I have a Harbor Freigth 12VDC Compressor.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12volt-...sor-69285.html
The cord is long enough to get to all the tires on the trailer and the truck. I could have bought a 120 VAC and used my generator to power it but thought the DC would be more convenient.
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03-30-2015, 05:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Here's a corollary to keep in mind. The tool you don't have is the one you need. I tried to lighten my load and left half my blocks at home. You guessed it. The landing gear failed and I had to use my truck to hold up the front cap since I only had enough blocks to lift one side and was lucky enough to use my neighbor to run the necessary errands to get it fixed. I refilled his diesel fuel tank and bought him a hands-free clipon flashlight to show my appreciation. I now carry enough blocks to free up my truck next time. That cheap $8.95 drive shaft rod that broke taught me an expensive lesson.
I now leave other stuff at home, but I find a place for tools (truck bed tool box, behind the back seat, the whole front compartment under the cap and even more tools in the desk drawer and the basement. I've been able to help others in time of need. Don't worry, I am still within the weight ratings, too, whew.
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03-31-2015, 03:19 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: duncan
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #16056
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I prefer an oil less pancake compressor, I thought it was 2 gallon tank, but it is 1 gallon, and a 20 foot coiled air line. It's light and fits in a tote, the tank allows me a bit of storage for inflating tires. I am considering on adding an aluminum tank in the 5er for additional air storage, the tanks are compact and only 11 lbs. I don't have to take it out of the basement, I can just plug it in there. It's a 120v, if I need it beside the road, I have two Honda 2000i gensets mounted in a aluminum checker plate work box in front of my hitch, under the backflip tonneau cover. I did it this way so my gensets are with me, and once the tonneau is down after unhooking, it keeps the desert sand out of everything and "out of sight, out of mind". You can buy one of these compressors most places, "Made in China ", eg. Harbor Freight, Lowes, Home Depot
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03-31-2015, 03:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Speaking of gloves, rubber gloves for dumping.
I found these gloves on Amazon. They are incredibly tough. Another great use for these gloves is to remove pet hair from your furniture. Just put one on, and rub over your furniture. It is like magic.
Yes, they are not cheap, but they are incredibly strong and thick.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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03-31-2015, 04:46 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Here's the real problem with this thread and trying to trim or stock your tool boxes in general. Last night we stopped behind a Cracker Barrel in North Phoenix and when I went to adjust the slide valves to only put the bedroom slide out the knob for the livingroom slide fell off in my hand. The problem was a little allen set screw that had come loose. Since I carry a full set of allens both metric and US I was able to solve the problem fairly easily. I haven't used those allen wrenches in four years, but what do you do in the dark in the middle of the night? I admit I'm a little nuts since I carry four Dewalt tool boxes. The detachable top part is a clear storage box with adjustable compartments and the bottom is a tool box. I have plenty of room for spare parts and hardware and, since I've left tools out and then had to buy a replacement on the road, I only take tools out if I get a tool that will do the job of two or more and then remove them both.
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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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