What tools and parts do you carry?

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 .
You know, now that you mention it, maybe that's part of the enjoyment for me. Trying to be one step ahead and prepared for anything. I do so take enjoyment when Momma says, "what are we going to do?" when a problem arises and I say hold on a second love, put us on a cup of coffee, I got this. :)
 
Over the years I've changed things, added and taken out but the basic hand tools, drill, Impact for tires, a miscellaneous kit with various types of screws, fasteners, electrical connectors, tape, wire and plumbing items. A set of bearings, seals and grease, bottle jack. . I try to have some of what I need for emergency repairs and so far it's been helpful for me and some other campers that I've helped out... Oh yeah, I think I may have that.
 
Over the years I've changed things, added and taken out but the basic hand tools, drill, Impact for tires, a miscellaneous kit with various types of screws, fasteners, electrical connectors, tape, wire and plumbing items. A set of bearings, seals and grease, bottle jack. . I try to have some of what I need for emergency repairs and so far it's been helpful for me and some other campers that I've helped out... Oh yeah, I think I may have that.
That is another aspect I enjoy, when you see another camper having problems and you have the tool or part they need.
 
Few tools and stuff I’ve had issues with I might have a spare of. I do like to have my battery impact but not always possible.

My car hauler that I’ve had issues with (2x in 3 Alaskatrips) hubs and tires I do carry 2 mounted spares and entire hub assembly. But that cause I was traveling 5000 miles up and down the ALCAN and loaded heavy. 😂
 
I, too, carry most of the part/tools listed, (knock on wood), majority of the times, it's been used for someone else's rig. An ad on YouTube showed the Gen 2 Rescue Tech, a tool that will let you control the movement of your slides and jacks when your control panel isn't working. Not cheap ($650) but it's roughly the price charged for a mobile tech person to come to the campground. My feeling is preventative maintenance goes a long way in avoiding the majority of issues.
 

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