What tools and parts do you carry?

[Thebricklayer]

Saw a thread the other day where some folks said they rely on roadside assistance if they have a flat. (can understand some have to for health reasons) Myself, not only do I carry two spare tires, I also have leaf springs, bearings, an electric brake assembly, slide cables, a slide motor and gearbox, electrical connectors, and the list goes on. As for tools I carry everything short of a welder I could need to complete just about any repair lol. I'm curious how many or how few parts and tools other folks carry when they travel.

 

[scottandsusan]

We haven't done many long distance trips so my list of tools will be less than most:
Craftsman 242pc mechanic tool set
bottle jack
spinner lug nut wrench
Dewalt air compressor
Dewalt 1/2" impact and sockets.
Spare fuses and multimeter.
Duct tape and zip ties

 

[Daryles]

Only what I need to get us mobil, which is primarily suspension parts and tools.

 

[twindman]

I don't think I have had any problems that I could have fixed with tools. Front jack motor once. Frame flex at front over hang once and rear wall detaching sort of. My problems have all been with my truck! LOLOL Too many to list.
(of course a lot of things like skirt coming loose, etc that I can fix with a screwdriver)
p.s. I suppose I just jinxed myself for my trip today and next summer!

 

[Mikendebbie]

Duct tape, bailing wire and iphone.

 

[ChuckS]

Standard tools and two bottle jacks, torque wrench for tire change. Large piece of heavy grade painters plastic and duct tape, sealant ..spare set of inner/outer wheel bearings and races... multimeter and some some spare wire.. have not used any of it in 13 seasons on current fifth wheel

** #2 Roberston bit and bit holder is all I usually need out on the road ( if at all )

 

[klassic]

All I have is a new socket set with wrenches and some black tape since 2009 and have never used it
Goes from trailer to trailer.
Maybe I don’t travel enough. Lol.

 

[RMcNeal]

In addition to most hand tools, Dewalt battery tools, etc. I carry an assortment of pex fittings, electrical connectors, eternabond tape and Dicor.

 

[Thebricklayer]

In addition to most hand tools, Dewalt battery tools, etc. I carry an assortment of pex fittings, electrical connectors, eternabond tape and Dicor.

I also carry an assortment of Dewalt battery tools. I recently acquired the cordless/corded air compressor, and I am absolutely impressed with it.

 

[AZ Traveler]

My credit card plus a few basic tools.

 

[LeftOverParts]

Tools:
Tools for both truck and trailer. For the truck, metric sockets and wrenches. For the trailer, assorted wrenches and sockets for wet bolts, u-bolts. Assorted pliers, cutters, crimpers, screw drivers,
Battery impact and battery drill
2T aluminum floor jack

Parts:
For longer trips thru remote places, 2 spare tires for both truck and trailer, 2 hangers, wet bolts, 2 springs, u-bolts. If over 8K miles, supplies for oil change.

Toilet valve
Small assortment of hardware and crimp connectors
Water heater element
1 set Inner/outer bearings
Grease gun for trips that will go over 3k miles.
Cardboard and a tarp to lay on.
Tire plugs.
Edit: 5/32” hex wrench and 1/4” hex (1/4” drive) for manual level-up override.

 

[Thebricklayer]

Tools:
Tools for both truck and trailer. For the truck, metric sockets and wrenches. For the trailer, assorted wrenches and sockets for wet bolts, u-bolts. Assorted pliers, cutters, crimpers, screw drivers,
Battery impact and battery drill
2T aluminum floor jack

Parts:
For longer trips thru remote places, 2 spare tires for both truck and trailer, 2 hangers, wet bolts, 2 springs, u-bolts. If over 8K miles, supplies for oil change.

Toilet valve
Small assortment of har and crimp connectors
Water heater element
1 set Inner/outer bearings
Grease gun for trips that will go over 3k miles.
Cardboard and a tarp to lay on.
Tire plugs.

Never thought about toilet valve, nice

 

[mlh]

I agree with AZ Traveler with a wad of cash and a credit card and you can fix anything. If you have a phone signal.
Lynwood

 

[Thebricklayer]

I agree with AZ Traveler with a wad of cash and a credit card and you can fix anything. If you have a phone signal.
Lynwood

I mean, you can't argue with that logic lol. Not wrong. It's just a matter of convenience for myself.

 

[DutchmenSport]

My tools have changed over the years. What I carry and how much I carry depends upon the distance we were traveling and the length of time we are away from home.

We are now "long timers" and I do volunteer work at state historic site in Louisiana. We are at the site for 3 and 4 months at a time, return to Indiana for a month or two, and then go back. We've been doing this for 2 years now. My needed tools have changed.

Specifically for the camper, not much has changed in many years. It's basically a larger tool box with an assortment of adjustable wrenches, screw drivers, hammer, and other small hand held tools. Specifically for the camper is the socket to remove electric heating element for the water heater, a breaker bar with one socket on it that fits the lugs on my tires and several other bolts on the camper. I carry a pair of crimpers and cable cutters specifically for the cable driven slide outs and I carry 5 new cable kits for the slide-outs. (It seems at least one cable breaks every year, sometimes 2.) I do have an air compressor.

But the real clincher are all the word working tools I have on board. Why? because I do historic carpentry demonstrations and a lot of carpentry repairs at the historic site. So, my front outside bay is packed full of wood working tools, everything from pneumatic nailers, finish nailers, and staple gun. I have electric sanders, drills, carpenter's squares, levels, plainers, boxes of nails, screws, and bolts. I have small clamps and long (4 foot clamps). In addition, I have quite a variety of 1800 style old fashioned hand tools used not only for actual work, but also for those demonstrations.

Because my wife and I are virtually "living" at this location, I have started collecting my tools and keeping them in the carpenter's shop under lock and key. That pile of stuff is increasing too. So, I actually have 2 wood working shops now .... the one at home in our 1 car garage and the second in Louisiana at a historic plantation carpenter's shop!

 

[Bourbon County]

Duct tape, bailing wire and iphone.

Surely you just failed to mention zip ties! Haven't checked lately, but that used to be grounds for your man card revocation, not carrying zip ties.

 

[Majorpolk]

I carry a good amount of tools and the toilet valve and the wet bolts. Best thing is Starlink. Broke down in Utah where there was nothing. Hooked Starlink to my inverter and used it to make phone calls to get advice and get back on the road. Love it!

 

[PSFORD99]

Over the years I’ve eliminated not added tools , but my travels is mostly Montana for the summer at one RV park . Amazon , and a credit card solves most issues . This past summer I needed an anti-siphon valve for my black tank, started leaking .Couple days from Amazon back in business . Definitely not like the old days .

 

[mlh]

I was kinda pulling you leg about the wad of cash and the credit card.
I carry a set of wrenches sockets and open end wrenches when I’m not going to be gone long. If I’m going to be out longer I carry a 50 pound box full of better tools and always carry enough to charge a tire. Tires are one or if not the most likely thing you will need tools for.
Lynwood

 

[PSFORD99]

I do carry a small craftsman 4 drawer tool chest , drill , tire changing tools , but trying to
out guess a breakdown, I think is futile, and towing more weight than necessary IMO. I would have a concern being off road a bit or out of cell phone range , other than that it’s a phone call away, inconvenience yes . But trying to second guess what you need , just seems as said futile .