What tools should I carry for my 5er

[pontiacdan45]

I have a 2015 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8289 and I am new to all of this. Never had a RV before. I'm wondering how to balance between need and weight.

I'd like to have a air compressor but my home unit weighs 28 pounds. Also, I've carried the stuff I need for water usage and a surge protector. I have the standard plier set and screwdriver set and a ratchet with an adapter for my hot water plug. I also carry my power drill in case I need to manually close the slides or use it on the landing gear. I would appreciate any thoughts.

Dan

[Oakman]

Add some duct tape and WD-40 to your list and that’s about all I carry too. If I can’t fix it with the basic tools then I’ll call a mobile mechanic. I do carry a small air compresser for adding air to tires.

[Herk7769]

Since I do small repairs on fellow camper's when we camp (keeps me busy and out of trouble), I do still carry quite a bit.

However, here a list of items I would never leave home without:

1) Nothing sucks worse than tearing your roof when backing into a spot in the rain - Patch the roof tools: Tube of DiCor Self Leveling Lap Sealant and "flat" type caulking gun; partial roll of 6 inch wide and full roll of 2 inch wide Eternabond roof repair tape; 2 inch wide wall paper roller; can of Spray Eternabond Primer.

2) Small tube clear tub sealant - (NOT FOR ROOF!) - temp repair seams around windows/doors/wall joints noticed while traveling and general purpose adhesive.

3) FULL assortments of brass hose adapters (M/M, F/F, Y with shutoffs, 4 way manifold with valves) and hose repairs ends male and female), PEX press-on (gatorbit) End Cap, valve, Union, 5 feet of PEX tubing, PEX shear.

4) FULL assortment of power cord adapters (50->30 amp, 30->20 amp, Generator to 30 amp [in my case]) and Pedestal power tester, Soldering Iron, roll Resin Core Solder, roll of splicing tape and electrical tape. 10 foot "hanks" of various sized wire.

5) GOOD quality multimeter (though I also keep a cheapo from Harbor Freight inside the "tool drawer" inside).

6) COAX wrench for cable connections, Cable end repair tool kit and spare ends.

7) Lineman pliers, side cutters, Needle Nose pliers, "Channel Lock" pliers, Razor Knife w/spare blades in handle, small Hack Saw w/ spare blades,

8) Multi Screwdriver kit with standard stuff but extra #2 square bits of various lengths and nut drivers

9) 1/2 inch DeWalt 18 volt drill w/spare battery and charger, drill bits 1/16 to 1/2 inch

10) Crescent Wrench set (1/4 to 1 1/2 inch) and Metric (8mm -> 17mm)

10) 10 ton Bottle Jack w/ 12x12x2 wood pad for jacking on soft ground/asphalt, 200 Ft Pound Torque Wrench with sockets for truck and trailer Lug Nuts, Safety Glasses and reflective yellow traffic vest, rubber gloves and apron for battery work, 1 quart bottle of distilled water and box of baking soda, Battery Charger.

11) 50 feet of 20 amp extension Cord and 25 feet of 30 amp extension cord

12) DeWalt Compressor (in front compartment) capable of 120 PSI, 50 feet of hose to reach truck and all camper tires, air chuck w/gauge and small hand held air grinder with assorted tools.

13) Short aggressive tooth handsaw (limbs, firewood), Pry Bar, camp axe, short shovel.

14) Roll of metal foil tape and Gorilla Tape

15) WD-40, Silicone Spray, Chain Lube Dry Lbricant

[The_Rhino]

I have a portable jump-start battery w/air compressor built-in. It also comes with a 12V accessory socket.

Extra square screwdriver bits to match the square-headed screws all-over my TT - because the one in the set is always missing...

Kawasaki 12V Impact wrench, 12V extension wire, (2) Tekton deep impact sockets for TT & TV tires, Tandem Tire Aid, bottle jack, safety triangles, vests & flares so I can change my own TT & TV tires.

We routinely stay in state parks w/out water or sewer, so I take a Barker waste tote & FW bladder & extra FW hoses on those trips.

Spare fuses for all types in TV & TT, extra 12V wire & wire nuts, plus 12V soldering iron, electrical tape & even heat sink tubing so repairs on the field are more permanent.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by The_Rhino

Spare fuses for all types in TV & TT

Thanks I forgot about those and the spare batteries for all the remote controls and flashlights.

[mcnabbwr]

This is the list of what I carry. I will tackle tha small repairs and help others but leave the major repairs to the professionals. And I use that term loosely.

Air compressor (ViAir 400P-RV)
Impact wrench.
Cordless drill.
Multi meter.
IR Temp gun.
Hand tool variety.
Propane torch.
Torque wrench.
Bottle jack.
Trailer aid.
Portable lights including multiple flashlights.
Repair parts for minor repairs including electrical, plumbing and structural.
Lubricants and sealers.

[prairiecamper]

There's only 3 things I leave behind in my garage the 30 ton shop press, the floor mounted drill press and my mig welder!!
Seriously though I probably carry too much, however if you ever break down near me, we will probably be able to get you fixed up and back to camping!!

[Sand dog]

Don't forget the kitchen sink

[HotKreek]

Any tool you get from your tool box in the garage and use, get another for the RV. any job you do will probably done again. plus all the lube and caulk n beer

[spud60]

Good cooler,ice and beer


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[youroo]

After reading Herks list,I removed all my tools and I am going to Camp Next to Him! Youroo!!

[DreiHunde]

And remember....that "one" tool that you need to fix something.....it will be the one you left at home!

[hammer55]

don't forget a dremel, with a angle drill attachment, I love my dremel

[mud yapster]

Herk where do you keep the giant tool box with all that stuff in. Have you checked you GCWR lately? LOL
I carry a 300 plus piece socket set and a large tool bag with everything from hand tools, electrical connectors fuses, wire, to my Fluke meter and temperature probes tie straps and tape. In another box I keep the Eternabond tape, roof sealant, bottle jack, contact cleaner and the likes along with some spare parts and flash light. Oh yeah and a large road side emergency kit and large first aid kit you can't forget those. LOL
One good thing about my 5er toy hauler is that it has a big tool box in the floor of the 12' garage about 3'X6'.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that carries my tool shed with me just in case the S hits the fan. Speaking of fans I carry 2 of those also. LOL

[Flybob]

inexpensive long tie down straps should something need to be temporarily held in place.
Don't assume lug wrench for Tv will fit the RV. Most likely will not.
Ant killer ( you may get a campsite where previous camper left food on the ground)
Squeegee on an extendable pole to clean top of slide out
ladder or step stool to reach roof ( if you don't have ladder attached to RV)
broom / dustpan or small vacuum to clean inside ( unless you have built in vac)

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by mud yapster

Herk where do you keep the giant tool box with all that stuff in. Have you checked you GCWR lately?

I have actually; often.

Due to the DW's medical issues I currently carry about 10% of what I used to have on board. 10 days of dialysate weighs about 220 pounds. That extra weight came out of "my end".

[OKI Marine]

I carry a lot of the items already listed by others. I also carry a complete set of wheel bearings and seals and a seal puller, wheel bearing grease (check the requirements for your axles in the drop point temp. Not all grease is the same). A can of brake cleaner, rags and small bottle of hand cleaner.

[OKI Marine]

I also forgot that I carry a flashlight that had a strap to wear on your head. The kids got it for me a few years back for Christmas. I laughed about it (thought it was stupid) but last year the air went out at the beach. I got a new control board from Camping World in SC. No power in the camper while I wired it up. I needed both hands so holding a flashlight was out of the question. I then remembered the headband light. It worked great. I had light wherever I looked

[BamaBob]

Just so ya'll know....

Herk is *The Man* he can fix anything and he has forgotten more about RV repair and DIY than anyone I know (OK, OldCoot is in the running, but I Digress)

If he gives you a list, Use it.

(You can stop sputtering and blushing now Lou )

Good Catch Rhino - I was gonna ding him about fuses as well (BTW that is a #1 Item right up there with Dicor! Let me tell you someday about the 40 mile drive from a state park in NM looking for a 15 AMP fuse....you can get a fuse assortment at Harbor Freight or Amazon.com for under $10 - complete with fuse pullers)

[Radio]

RV's use some really weird screws. Lowe's and Home Depot have the bits and real screwdrivers that fit them. Make sure you have the right screwdriver/bits you need.