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Old 12-07-2012, 01:18 PM   #21
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A couple of things not mentioned ... Not sure if they qualify as tools but nice to have when you need them:

Tow strap (been stuck a few times)
22" breaker bar for changing tires
Cheater hose
Plastic tarp
Small shovel

Oh, and a bottle opener for my beer!
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Old 12-07-2012, 01:34 PM   #22
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Very important i bring a spare Bottle opener...lol
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Old 12-07-2012, 01:48 PM   #23
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I would add (did not see them) cordless power tools charged.
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:47 PM   #24
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A couple of things not mentioned ... Not sure if they qualify as tools but nice to have when you need them:

Tow strap (been stuck a few times)
22" breaker bar for changing tires
Cheater hose
Plastic tarp
Small shovel

Oh, and a bottle opener for my beer!
What is a cheater hose?
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Old 12-07-2012, 04:26 PM   #25
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Cheater Hose / Water Theif = Some of the state parks around here have water spigots with no thread to attach a hose (when filling your water tank). You can buy one like in the picture or make one from an old hose.
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:01 PM   #26
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Herk, I had to take an intermission break, refill the popcorn and grab another cold one way before I got to the end of your tool list... just kidding
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:12 PM   #27
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You can never have enough tools sometimes. Last month I went camping, antenna would not rotate, wish I had a ladder so I could find the problem. I do not have a ladder installed. Brain went click, click...oh, I have a former supervisor that lives not far from the campground where I was at. I called him, went and got his ladder, found my problem and took his ladder back. Sometimes it is knowing what is available in the area!
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:20 PM   #28
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You can never have enough tools sometimes. Last month I went camping, antenna would not rotate, wish I had a ladder so I could find the problem. I do not have a ladder installed. Brain went click, click...oh, I have a former supervisor that lives not far from the campground where I was at. I called him, went and got his ladder, found my problem and took his ladder back. Sometimes it is knowing what is available in the area!
Great story!
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:21 PM   #29
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Cheater Hose / Water Theif = Some of the state parks around here have water spigots with no thread to attach a hose (when filling your water tank). You can buy one like in the picture or make one from an old hose.
Nice to know! I will make one prior to our next trip! Man I'm learning a lot on here! Thanks much.
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:23 PM   #30
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I have a roof ladder and I still carry a collapsible 6' step ladder.
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:44 PM   #31
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I have a roof ladder and I still carry a collapsible 6' step ladder.
I guess I need to invest in one of those to add to my other stuff. I know a few months ago I had to roll my awning up by standing on a fish cleaning table, lucky it was there. Although I was about 30 miles from home I could have went back and got my ladder. On the hunt now for a ladder...
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:56 PM   #32
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Can't agree more on the cable ties- never enough! Have the water thief, haven't had to use it yet. Lets see- jack stand, torque wrench, charger for the cordless power tools, white lithium for the wheel studs so the lugs don't seize, jumper box( started 2 other RV'ers and two tenters when the kids left the door open!). Hmm, I need a tarp! 😝
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Old 01-14-2013, 12:51 PM   #33
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May add a space heater. First winter campout in our brand new camper, the fuse blew out thermostat just happened to be on that circuit. Bummer.
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Old 01-14-2013, 01:51 PM   #34
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Don't forget the big old 30amp fuse for your brake controller in your TV. I have had one pop in my 08 Dodge and the Super Duty. They are a special fuse and not available at places like Walmart also if memory serve me well over 5 bux. Best bet if you get to a scrap yard is to try and find a few of them to keep with you. In the Fords and Dodges they are in the power distribution box under the hood.
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