Spare Parts Inventory

[gwc15000]

New to motorhoming so don't have experience on what breaks. Question is: Does anyone have a list or identify a thread that provides a good list of spare parts to keep on hand while camping to help prevent spoiling a great camping trip?





Glenn Campbell
2014 Forester 3011DS
Huntsville, Alabama
Roll Tide!

[RSchleder]

I've owned 12 RV's including 3 Class A diesel pushers. I've never carried a parts inventory as it can be an expensive concept and a crap shoot as chances of having the right spare part at the right time is probably not going to happen.
With that said, it's a good idea to carry 2 fresh water hoses, an extra length of power cable, 2nd cable coax and two lengths of sewer hose for use in some campsites as the services may require it due to the location of the services on the pad. If you boondock a lot, some may suggest a spare water pump. Beyond that, most things that fail will either send you home early or you cam manage the failure in such a way as to allow you to complete your camping adventure.

[MKClark]

Spare fuses. Open fuse box and see what sizes are used.
I keeps several of all of them. Haven't had to use any of them but once.
My fault that I blew one.
Have Fun.
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MK Clark
2819VS Windjammer

[n-e-d]

Congrats on your Forester.Check the Forester and Sunseeker (forester is just upscale sunseeker) forums and you'll get a hint on what people are doing to their motorhomes. Should give you an idea on what to carry. Myself I carry more tools than parts, there's usually a Walmart or Homedepot around to pick up any bandaids I need.RSchleders list of hoses and cables is good I might add fuses- a good 12v asssortment pack wouldnt hurt

[RSchleder]

Yep---fuses are definitely a must have. My bad, I missed recommending them!!!
Good catch guys

[Iwannacamp]

I am a weirdo... Most people know that know me, know that. I carried/will carry more parts and hope to never use them. I do that little mods or repairs when I was out. Gave me a purpose besides cooking and cleaning and watching kids.

I carried before(I am loosing some of it) I mostly carried in case someone else needed it.

Pex assortment w/tube, fittings and tools
electrical assortment w/fuses, bulbs, wire, loom, connectors and tools and cords and adapters
way too many tools mechanics and maintenance
didn't carry a ladder... but i got a telescoping 12.5 ft
Hmmm. It doesn't sound like much, but it was when I unloaded it all.

[GOTTOYS]

I once did some work for a company that rented motorhomes. They always packed a spare starter, alternator and belts in each one. Their thinking was that those parts often went out and repair shops had a habit of gouging them for the new ones...Just sayin..

[RSchleder]

Just thought of some additional items, some of which are mentioned above.
--Well stocked tool box
--Engine belts
--A selection of zip ties
--Some electrical and balling wire.
--Box or jar of assorted, hardware, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, wire nuts, couple small hose clamps. Anything else you can think of along this line.
--A "professional" grade high pressure tire gauge.
--Black electoral tape, Guerrilla/duct tape
--Tube of self leveling RV caulk/caulk gun

[cphubert]

Toolbox and tools, the failures on the roads have never sent me home (yet, knock on wood) but have been part of the adventure. I have had to replace tires, shower mixing valves, water pumps, fix leaks, light bulbs and fixtures on the road. I do most of the preventive maintenance to keep major failures in check, seems to have worked over the years. Hope this post doesn't bite me.

[n-e-d]

X2 on the ladder. I have a ladder attached to the back end but not comfortable with going staight up the telescoping 12.5 is a lot easier. Good(or maybe not)thing the rear storage is so big

[Jeff_and_Abby]

After a little thought ... a real show-stopper item would be that darn hitch pin, or receiver pin, and the retaining pin (cotter pin ??) which keeps it in place.

Right behind that, if you have load balancing hitch, might be those L-shaped pins for the torsion arms ... and again, the retaining pins for them.
For some this might be straight pins or cotter pins (as I recall from a much older TT.)

We carry a spare set of all these.

Which begets the question, wonder what the service life of the hitch pin / receiver pin is ?

[n-e-d]

OP'sin in a motorhome. Extra pins for the tow bar if he has a toad would be in order
. Ask me how I know-LOL

[railroaderone]

If diesel fuel filter and tools to change them, and get the best ones available ie cat advanced for example

[thandel]

I saw most of what we carry and some new good suggestions in previous posts. Duck tape for sure.

When we were in Goshen for the FROG Rally this year, we went to a nearby RV parts store called Rainbow RV Supply. We picked up an assortment of screws and cotter pins and spare light bulbs. Spent the evening organizing them in an inexpensive partitioned storage box purchased from a big box store. Nice thing is the screws are the same kinds used by Forest River on our Cedar Creek.

Oh, and we have spare clamps to re-attach our day/night shades back up. We love the shades but hate those darn plastic clips!

[wrapperman]

Don't forget an inexpensive volt/ohm meter.

[Jeff_and_Abby]

n-e-d, point-on, the OP did state he was in a Motor Home; I re-checked the forum / category before I first posted and figured, what the heck.

Agree with those who said, fuses, duct tape, etc. We actually roll a bit on the heavy side with tools and parts, our long-term goal to get back to a lot of extended boondocking. So what I had been thinking, what stupid part would be something I could absolutely positively not McGyver but didn't want to have to roll some distance for want of. And maybe with the "presumption" that there are a very few things that you just don't go anywhere without ... several gallons of DHMO, spare tire(s), suitable breaker bar/lug wrench, did we already say Duct Tape ??

I like these sorts of discussions, it is amazing what others think of, and learn by experience, and share. As good as I am at figuring out new ways to break things, I will never presume to be any sort of authority, about the only thing I do know for sure, is that I will learn about more things that I don't know with each passing day.