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    Posted: 13 May 2015 at 12:45pm
I am trying to put together a tool kit for our summer trip across country-never have been a rv person. Any suggestions of what is essential to bring would be great. We are a family of four with 2 dogs!
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I've always brought just the basics:  Screw drivers, vice grips, multi-tool (e.g., Leatherman, etc.), assorted fuses and fuse puller, zip ties, duct tape.  Also, make sure you have a lug wrench that fits the lug nuts on your R-pod.  I discovered that they are too deep to use the lug wrench from my tow vehicle, so I purchased one that does fit.

With a family of four and two dogs, I'm guessing space is at a premium, but if you do have extra storage space, you may wish to bring along a few other tools, like a multi-meter, socket set, maybe even a cordless drill (which you can use to raise and lower the stabilizers if you have the special socket for them).
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A cheap 12v air compressor and a lube gun. 
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I also carry a small floor jack.
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Thank you all- we are such newbies and not handy at all! Should be an interesting trip!
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A must in your toolbox is a torque wrench.
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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On our cross-country trip last year I took everything mentioned above plus duct tape, electrical tape, wire connectors, rope, tie downs, jack stand and a lot more... I wonder if there is therapy for overpacking?

The only tools I remember using often besides drill for stabilizers was a bottle opener and corkscrew. Smile

I did/do use a rubber mallet for pounding stakes for rdome. I also did use torque wrench to check lugs occasionally. If you can spare the room and the weight go for it. Otherwise, I'd say take the basics and buy or borrow what you might need along the way.

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I have an infrared thermometer that I use to check bearing and brake temps when we stop. They're like $15 on Amazon.
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Originally posted by HuronSailor

I have an infrared thermometer that I use to check bearing and brake temps when we stop. They're like $15 on Amazon.
I just use my hand and nose, if they are too hot , you will know.
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This is handy & now part of my "tool kit":


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