fj12ryder
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WyoTraveler wrote:After looking at that list the only thing missing is the roll away tool box to carry that stuff.
LOL Amen.
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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It's been my finding that taking the basic tools is a good idea but going OVERBOARD is not. Beyond the basic tools that can be used for more repairs, it's not likely you'd EVER have everything you need. Fortunately there are very few places in North America that you can't buy tools when you need something special. Specialty tools are an awfully lot like carrying spare parts. It's a stroke of pure luck if you have the one you need when you need it.
Good luck / Skip
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ExRocketScientist
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Add some items I have had to use:
Brake cleaner
Ladder
c-clamp
hack saw
air compressor
There is one time I would have liked to had my MIG welder with me, but I made do until I got home.
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mobilcastle
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I carry A piece of water line and a few fittings (quick mount) if a waterline would break. I also carry an electric impact driver-I have a generator. I also carry most of the long list above.
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bad99ram
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The most used tool is a square drive screwdriver. Almost all of the fasteners are square drive.
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Bluefreight
east coast
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We just stopped FT'ing and I carried enough spare parts and tools to almost rebuild the 5er. Carry whatever you are comfortable with. I have patched RV'ers roofs that were damaged, replaced slide seals, done electrical work, re-caulked, etc. Depending on where you are there may not be a local hardware or RV parts store. Other have provide a good list, an addition of a cell phone to call for assistance would also be good. Have fun.
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Son of Norway
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I also carry enough tools to do almost anything short of putting in a new engine. So far, praise be, they seemed to have worked as good insurance against needing to use them. I hope that yours do the same.
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davelinde
Lake Nona, Florida
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mobilcastle wrote:...A piece of water line and a few fittings (quick mount)
The sharkbite stuff is silly expensive but does make a nice quick fix if needed.
Thinking back over my last two breakdowns... the kit to change a tire is a must = deep socket, breaker bar, bottle jacks, cribbing, torque wrench. Also, a Digital Volt meter is handy when you need it. (oh yes and then a battery charger and jumper cables when your DVM confirms what you were afraid of...)
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cabanaman
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Son of Norway wrote:I also carry enough tools to do almost anything short of putting in a new engine. So far, praise be, they seemed to have worked as good insurance against needing to use them. I hope that yours do the same.
Miles The only thing I'm missing is an engine hoist.I have the tools to do anything but then I am a retired mechanic I'll just rent the hoist LOL
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WyoTraveler
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Several years ago I had a friend that broke down in the country. He got a tow truck and they towed him into town to the auto parts store parking lot. He rented all the tools and rebuilt the entire engine in their parking lot. They didn't mind because he was buying and renting everything from them.
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