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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Topic: tool kit Posted: 14 May 2015 at 3:19pm |
Square drive to most people south of the border who have heard of it.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 1:19pm |
I've yet to decipher which US states have heard of a Robertson screw and which ones haven't... but, you'll want a Robertson screwdriver (red handle / #2) in your toolkit. I also suggest some duct tape, a [3/4" hose plug](http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/fittings/garden-hose-fittings/polypropylene-garden-hose-fitting-plug/p-1316935-c-8551.htm), some strong nylon twine and a small (spray) can of white lithium grease.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 1:18pm |
This is handy & now part of my "tool kit":
Regards from another OCD packer
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Pooterpod
Newbie Joined: 13 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 1:09pm |
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HuronSailor
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 12:56pm |
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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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 12:16pm |
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. 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. fred (an obsessive/compulsive tool guy)
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 11:58am |
A must in your toolbox is a torque wrench.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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lizpac
Newbie Joined: 11 Oct 2014 Location: wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 14 May 2015 at 12:55am |
Thank you all- we are such newbies and not handy at all! Should be an interesting trip!
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liz
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 13 May 2015 at 8:00pm |
I also carry a small floor jack.
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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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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 13 May 2015 at 7:30pm |
A cheap 12v air compressor and a lube gun.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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