What's in YOUR tool box? (that's in your trailer)

[casa3805]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Tools Explained.....

... It is also, most often, the next tool that you will need.

Hope you found this informative.

This was freaking (Halloween word) hilarious!!

well done Bob

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by casa3805

This was freaking (Halloween word) hilarious!!

well done Bob

Thanks'...but it was an email I got today from an old knuckle busting co-worker. Just had to pass it along.

Bob

[noreen&sal]

Makes a cool looking tip-shaped brand on your leg if you roll over it after cutting on an exhaust system. Sal.

[Elf1]

Originally Posted by aircooled4

Dont recall ever seeing this discussed...
I keep zipties, volt/ohm meter, various crimp or solder electrical connectors. Solder iron/solder, set of screwdrivers, wire cutters, socket set-metric and sae. Still gotta get tube of Vulcum to put in there...

Rivet Gun, extra rivets and Awning latches should ber up there on the "Must Haves"
Lets not forget the Air Compressor for the tires while you are boon docking and a repair kit
Cheers
Elf 1

[Mike91208]

Originally Posted by nsbcpa

Cell Phone........

And credit card. That does it for me.

[newroswell]

I think every tool I carry was mentioned at least once, except: I recently took the time to downloaded an electronic (pdf) version of every owners manual for the truck, trailer, appliances, converter, inverter, generator, tv, stereo, and navigation and put them on my iPad. I also sent an email to Airstream and the next day received complete wiring diagrams and parts manual specifically for my year and model. I've now added every owner and supplement manual for every vehicle I own.

Extremely useful to bookmark things and use the search feature to quickly find the few pages referencing something specific and 30 pounds lighter!

I also now carry a fuel filter (set) for the truck after 2 friends recently were hit with dirty fuel.

[sandlapper]

Along with all the regular stuff already mentioned , I also carry a pair of gardener's pruners and loppers to trim back any branches that might wreak havoc on the clear coat. Also a small bow saw for trimming limbs or cutting some fire wood. A battery powered Sawzall will do also but makes some noise that may attract unwanted attention.

[mrflegel]

Hi all:
I realy liked the plumming snake. I had a guy helping me who got freaked out by a garter snake. I picked it up and moved it out of the work area. Almost had to beg him to get back to work. I tried to reason with him saying it was just a garter snake. He was quick with the reply that he didnt care what his first name was his last name was still snake.
mike

[Steelegood]

Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

A Swiss Army Knife. It opens wione bottles too and it much lighter.

Gene

Gene your cracking me up, obviously you've used "The Rabbit" one too many times today . "wione"... hummmm, is it a new libation?

aircooled4: not being much of a mechanic, I started making a list off another thread titled "Top 10 Essentials for Road Trip". Well, it has helped me put together my own list. You might want to take a look at it as well as it also gives some good advice. This is exactly why I enjoy the Airforums, there is are so many great people here willing to help, and some who want to add some levity to any given topic (obviously I would fall into the latter group). Thanks to everyone for their input.

BTW: I am adding "the Rabbit" to my list! Also putting the Extreme Outback Compressor on my wish list, but not putting to much faith on getting it after this mornings fiasco trying to help my wife "cook" (see TinCrumpet Vacations thread).

Terry.

[Kamiak]

Originally Posted by JBinKC

Right on the Rabbit! W. C. Fields had to survive on food and water for several days because someone forgot the corkscrew! Besides the Rabbit, though, I carry the best tools to tighten the hitch and the lug nuts. In my case: two 3/4" box wrenches, a 1-1/8" deep socket on a breaker bar, a 1-1/8" box wrench, a torque wrench with a 3/4" deep socket (6 point) for lugs. The 3/4" socket also fits on the breaker bar for loosening lugs. It took me awhile to get the right tools for the essential tasks. And they're expensive. But you use them every time you move, or should.

You can tighten your hitch nut with a 1-1/8" wrench? I'm not a hitch expert, or even a recovering hitch expert, but my hitchball shaft is 1-1/8". As it turns out, my 46mm socket fits perfectly, translating into about 1-7/8". Is the 1-1/8" a typo, or are you sure you have the right ball for your load?

[Kamiak]

Correction: My hitchball shaft is 1-1/4", but the nut is still 46mm, i.e., about 1-7/8". Sorry for my typo.

[JBinKC]

Originally Posted by Kamiak

You can tighten your hitch nut with a 1-1/8" wrench? I'm not a hitch expert, or even a recovering hitch expert, but my hitchball shaft is 1-1/8". As it turns out, my 46mm socket fits perfectly, translating into about 1-7/8". Is the 1-1/8" a typo, or are you sure you have the right ball for your load?

The hitchball is the one bolt on my Airstream that I can't tighten with tools I carry. I haven't sprung the $80 or so for the right size socket and I'm not strong enough to give it the torque it needs, so I have that done by the pros.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by Steelegood

Gene your cracking me up, obviously you've used "The Rabbit" one too many times today . "wione"... hummmm, is it a new libation?

Wash you meen? Wione is something we make in an old car radiator out heer in the hills. Goes gud wid beer. Fits rite in the tool box too for house kalls. Ain't thet the way you do it in Tinnessee two?

Gene

[Steelegood]

Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

Wash you meen? Wione is something we make in an old car radiator out heer in the hills. Goes gud wid beer. Fits rite in the tool box too for house kalls. Ain't thet the way you do it in Tinnessee two?

Gene

LOL, We're still trying to figure everything out here cuz we're the "odd ones out", considering I'm originally from CA, my wife was from KS, and we met in TX! However Popcorn Sutton was our neighbor, till he got himself in all sorts of trouble, but he sure did learn us some great stuff before he did himself in, like about moonshine, and things that would surly make some blush on the "Sex in an Airstream" thread!

Terry.

[Gene]

Moonshine and sex may go together better than martinis and sex: Post 578, http://www.airforums.com/forums/f483...m-86208-6.html

At this point we may have exhausted all the possible tools except if we want to tow with a SnapOn truck.

Gene

[slowmover]

I recently passed 300-lbs worth of tools. BobCross is trying to talk some of us into a videoborescope. Not expensive, but too pricey this week.

However

this one just came up on the radar screen. Gotta have it at this price:

Haywire Klamper: Hose Clamps, Emergency Repairs, Bind Any Two Objects Together!

Review:

Pat's Product Review: The Stronghold Haywire Klamper - SurvivalBlog.com

I was up on the roof this evening operating a half-century old Arm-Strong winch to get a new 95-lb Coleman 15k A/C up a 12' ramp from pickup tailgate to Silver Streak endcap (brave, ain't I . . but this "winch" worked better when it was only 27-years of age). Could've used this tool as my arrangement of straps and ropes would've been improved by some wire "crossties" to keep the A/C on the wood skid better. And to have wired the two pressure treat 2x10's with a pair of eyebolts to keep a spacer wedged between. Etc.

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[ROBERT CROSS]

Good deals....
Amazon.com Message


Bob

[Travel Bird]

Any advise on what tools we should pack in our tool kit for our 2,000 maiden voyage? Thanks y'all

[richinny]

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f44/...ler-77664.html

[AtomicNo13]

In regards to tools....

I have all the mentioned essentials, additionally, I carry a tank of Co2....

With the correct fitting, I have the ability to inflate many many tires to the correct volume, but I also have the ability to run air tools. This way there is no need for a gene for an air comressor. One fewer thing to carry and energize.