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Happy Tripping ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
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I recommend a medium-weight axe (not a hatchet), in addition to the previous.
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osage ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146 |
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guys file tip point off the phillips screw driver and it will fit and hold better
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coopercdrkey ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
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Any decent medium sized general tool kit will have most of the implements you need.
Two items you absolutely have to add are a torque wrench of at least 100# capacity, and a ground fault plug-in indicator to test the output of a camp ground riser. The use of the torque wrench should be obvious- Every lug nut upon departure and, in the course of any lengthy trip, at rest stops along the way. The circuit tester will indicate any non-standard condition of the electrical supply riser. Techtrek also recommends a tester to see if there is a charge on the trailer frame, if I recall. I have one, and I know the function, but the nomenclature escapes me. Perhaps TT will jump in and expand. Other suggestions posted above are certainly worthy of your consideration.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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mcarter ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
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Most of the stuff I carry in Pod is in appropriate sized storage bins. Not just on floor. I also tow with pickups so I have on board storage boxes in bed, I carry jack, tool kits and hitch/tire stuff. I do have a road service contract with USAA, I would recommend a road service contract. That way you're not changing a tire on the interstate at rush hour. I do carry a Dewault half inch impact wrench and by the way don't forget several types of tie wraps to include heavy duty ones.
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Mike Carter
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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I agree with Bob and Joyce that a good general purpose tool set will have almost everything you need for tools. If you look for one where all the tools are in slots in a case, then you only have one item to store instead of a number of items and you can see that everything is in its place if all the slots are full. Some tools recommended are not essential (such as an ax) but some will be needed if you need to change a tire (hydraulic jack, lug wrench or impact wrench and torque wrench). The key is to find the balance between the desire to take everything you might need vs. the space and weight all those things will require. What that point will be depends on you.
I purchased a 12V impact wrench from Harbor Freight. It is slow as it has to spin up and take a hit, then repeat the spin up and hit, but it will remove the lug nuts. It is relatively light weight and does not take up much room. The jacking block I made to work with the hydraulic jack I purchased is detailed in my mods. I carry a 100 ft.lb. torque wrench also from Harbor Freight. I have a 1/2" drive extension and the same bit from the impact wrench fits that so I use that for lug nuts. Another Harbor Freight purchase was a 130 Piece Tool Set. With coupons and sales, I have gotten some good buys on these items and others. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Leo B ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
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I always keep a first aid kid handy
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Steve 911 ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 09 Sep 2016 Location: Northern Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 92 |
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I appreciate everyone's comments. Thank you.
I'm off the the hardware store....
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Firefighter Steve (retired)
2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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Must be a boy or girl scout. ![]() We have a first aid kit in our car. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Happy Tripping ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
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Ah, with respect, I firmly believe an axe is the ONE thing that everyone should have. Yes it's a tad heavy, but it lays down flat in the slide-thru, taking up very little space. It was said of the pioneers that one could go into the wilderness with only an axe and come out a year later with a team and wagon. An axe can help in setting up camp and with fire wood, and when you are really in trouble because of a blow down in the road or a deep mud hole, it's there to save your bacon. So let's shed a little respect on that valuable tool, the axe.
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Leo B ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
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ooops almost forgot...............................a 12 pack of silver bullets to go with the first aid kid purely medicinal
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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