What tools do you keep in your rig?

[Ecopco]

What kinds of tools do you keep in your rig? Since we're new to RVing I want to bring some basics. So far this is what I have in my toolkit:

crescent wrench, vise grips, assorted screwdrivers, 15/16 long socket for water heater drain, wire strippers, elec. and duct tape.

What do you bring?

Thanks,
Brian


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[fonzie]

Here's a good thread.......

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ols-22298.html

[18CrewDually]

Add to your list a cordless screw gun with bits, gorilla tape, quality lug wrench, bottle jack(unless your truck comes with one like a Ford), random screw assortment, roof repair tape (eternabond), spare fuses, and a voltmeter. I think that is all I carry for the coach. My truck box is another story.

[Hoglou]

Let me begin with the idea that I do (today) carry too much, but each time I do some service work I seem to refine and occassionally reduce the listing. Every "guy" thing (tools, parts, support items) is inventoried and has a designated home in our rig. The only emergency I have had in two year has been a blown air line for one of my air bags (sunseeker coach) and I did not have a method of repair (not a fun day). I do now, I added 20' of line and 6 connectors to the list.

At min atleast consider back up parts for you water system (filter housing, strainer). If you can't maintain pressure and flow you don't have water...

A good plan is only use the tools and parts that are on the rig during your service work, replace what you use and add to the list anything that moves from the garage to the work at hand.

For me getting the DW to follow suit within the coach will require more than squaring our myers briggs results......

[HONDAMAN174]

Tape measure, Allen wrenches, deep socket w/torque wrench for wheels, small razor knife w/zip ties, mechanics gloves, 2 small flashlights


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[Black]

12 volt compressor
jumper cables
assorted spray lube (wd-40,jigaloo,graphite,lithium grease)
assortment of bolts,screws and electrical connectors, misc light bulbs
large flat file and hacksaw
24" breaker bar and 15/16 socket for wheel replacement
2 ton bottle jack
duct tape and fine wire
+ all the common hand tools in a toolbox stored in the front closet
disposable cover all and work gloves

[ColoradoRick]

We've been RVers for 5 years but when we were newbies we kept a few spiral notebooks handy to write down things we needed....from tools to food to upgrades. (It's pretty funny...like when we had super-fresh corn-on-the-cobb that we bar-b-qued and then sat down and asked each other, "Did you pack any butter?" NOPE)

I have the "near me" app on my iPhone and when in a pinch (like forgetting bread or discovering the site is too long from the sewer line to my line) I'll pull up the nearest hardware store/Walmart and disconnect the truck and make a trip into town...and usually grabbing an ice cream or something on the way back.

[Mojojojo]

Amongst my extensive tools I also carry a wire feed welder an air compressor and two different generators.

[AshnJim]

Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. That's our philosophy, and we'll be coming back to y'all's lists when we get our new TT.

[poppytoymaker]

A nice compact set of 3/8 drive sockets some wrenches and screwdrivers, anything heavier than that I'll call GS or AAA.

[mike.t]

Never enough.

[Blackhat6mike]

In my humble experience, every tool you don't take with you, you will need sooner or later. My TT toolbox is much better than most have at home. I'm just that way.
Make sure you have wrenches and socket for changing a tire. Spare hose clamps in different sizes. At least one tube of "GOOP". A wire splice kit with pliers, butt splices and end fittings. Sooner or later, a wire connection will need to be fixed.
Oh yes, almost forgot the most important tool of all----a big hammer!
Good luck.

I agree with Mike.t "Never enough".

[camaraderie]

Does anyone carry a pex crimper and fittings/hose...or can old fashioned screw clamps serve for repairs?

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Blackhat6mike

In my humble experience, every tool you don't take with you, you will need sooner or later. My TT toolbox is much better than most have at home. I'm just that way.
Make sure you have wrenches and socket for changing a tire. Spare hose clamps in different sizes. At least one tube of "GOOP". A wire splice kit with pliers, butt splices and end fittings. Sooner or later, a wire connection will need to be fixed.
Oh yes, almost forgot the most important tool of all----a big hammer!
Good luck.

I agree with Mike.t "Never enough".

I take everything that has been mention (except the welder) plus every type of sealant and easterbond tape and 2 different meters, wax and cleaners. I use the whole front compartment for my tool bin and it is full. You just never know what you will need or maybe another camper that you can help out. Must be over 100 lbs. of stuff. Can fix and wire anything. It's a little excessive but I learned you never know and I try to be self sufficient. Learn that boating, never count on anyone but yourself when your 200 miles off shore and something breaks.

[B and B]

I have numerous gear clamps. They can fix anything, if a awning breaks I can clamp it together till we get home. Have Clamp On Ammeter, standard Digtial VOM, wire crimp kit, tape and sealant, a couple 9 by 10 tarps in case of a hole in the roof or damaged vent, rope, electrical ends for twist lock, silicone and entrabond and pipe dope. Sockets, Torque Wrench, wrenches, drill & bits, hack and buck saw, axe and hatchet, screw drivers, pliers etc.
Much like Glen my front compartment is tool bay, hose and electrical cords etc.

[00buck]

A $30 craftsman socket, screwdriver & box end wrench kit.
Air compressor & tire plug kit.
Multimeter, fuses, tape.
90 mile per hour tape (AKA duct tape).
hammer.
razor knife.
Teflon tape.
Pliers.
18V drill with socket for stabilizers.


Lots of good ideas in this thread. I'll be adding a few things to my kit.

[dicky1243]

Originally Posted by AshnJim

Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. That's our philosophy, and we'll be coming back to y'all's lists when we get our new TT.

Jim I carry 9 tool boxes in the front door and a electric chain saw, in the right side box is the top box of a 3decker and a 6gal compressor impact tools, 450lb 1/2 " impact 3/8" impact and impact chisel Splitting axe 3lb hammer levelsjack stands fishing rods on the wall. If i don't have it i don't need it, better to be prepared than not. In my pocket i have roadside assist if idon't feel like doing it. An 8 ton piston jack is good to have also.
I've been fulltime for 5yrs.
2006 GMC
2013 Sierra 365saq BH
camp 24-7 365 days a years

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by camaraderie

Does anyone carry a pex crimper and fittings/hose...or can old fashioned screw clamps serve for repairs?

Lol. I do carry pex stuff and clamp crimpers



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[Blackhat6mike]

All of my leaks have been with PEX clamps. Only use worm clamps and I carry at least 2 of every size up to 6 inches in diameter.

[Mojojojo]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Lol. I do carry pex stuff and clamp crimpers



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That's funny cuz I carry one too and extra red and blue pipe as well as fittings. I do not carry my engine hoist or stand there in storage with two full rolling tool boxes, I could probably disassemble and reassemble my trailer with most of what I got in storage. But that's a whole nother thread.