Tool box
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Topic: Tool box
Posted By: Buckeye
Subject: Tool box
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 3:40pm
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Newbie question: what tools do you keep in your pod when traveling? I'm thinking for two-three week adventures, not months away from home. ------------- Craig-retired teacher of the blind Carol-retired legal admin asst Spot and Sam-the miscreant Shih-tzus "Politically incorrect with no real changes expected...” Former 2017 Rpod 180 F150 5.0 4x4 |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 4:01pm
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I carry everything to change a tire, to include a torque wrench, basic handtools, screwdrivers, common wrenches, electric drill for levelers and a multimeter. I also carry fuses, connectors, etc. I have a footlocker style box in pickup bed that even has spare hitch and ball. Duct tape and other stuff I may need. Probably over prepared but I have always made it home. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 5:12pm
I have pretty much the same tool kit, but use a tool bag which fits better into the back of my SUV and doesn't scratch it up back there. I forgo the drill and just use the hand crank for the jacks, and don't carry an extra hitch and ball. I do add an IR thermometer for checking brake and fridge temps. My multimeter has a DC current clamp on feature to check charge and discharge currents. Teflon tape for water and propane lines, spare set of trailer wheel bearings, bearing grease, and a seal. Also a quart of engine oil, a quart of automatic transmission fluid, a pint of brake fluid, and a pint of power steering fluid for the tow vehicle. And a 12V air compressor and good quality tire pressure gauge. Yep, a lot of stuff but I too have always got home OK.  .------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 10:54pm
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I carry about the same tools as mcarter, except I don't carry an extra hitch ball. Keep most of it in a old tackle box in the Pod and a box in the bed of my truck. Like offgrid I carry electrical and Teflon tape along with small assortment of screws.
------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2019 at 8:55am
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Multimeter, tape (Duct, teflon, electrical), cable ties, aircraft safety wire, fuses, hand tools, rock hammer, ratchet straps, bungee cords, air compressor hose for tires (I use my Air Lift air bag compressor), tire plug kit, spare receiver hitch with ball. receiver hitch pin, gloves. Probably more in there but I can't remember. I use one of these for storage and it's great! There are numerous manufacturers making them for lots of makes/models of trucks. https://www.amazon.com/Storage-Toyota-without-Subwoofer-60051/dp/B001ADBV18/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3VL49HS4E9BDJ&keywords=underseat+storage+toyota+tundra&qid=1562594042&s=automotive&sprefix=under+seat+storage%2Cautomotive%2C189&sr=1-3 - https://www.amazon.com/Storage-Toyota-without-Subwoofer-60051/dp/B001ADBV18/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3VL49HS4E9BDJ&keywords=underseat+storage+toyota+tundra&qid=1562594042&s=automotive&sprefix=under+seat+storage%2Cautomotive%2C189&sr=1-3
------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2019 at 12:46pm
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Maybe not a tool but definitely carry a battery charger. The WFCO units are prone to breaking and then you have no way to charge your battery (if you lack solar). We saved a camping trip by running to Sears to buy a charger and kept it plugged in (we were at a site with electric). ------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 5:39am
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You can also use your tow vehicle to recharge the trailer battery if needed. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 10:04am
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 4:06pm
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+2, I don't normally carry a charger, I have the tow vehicle and jumper cables. I also have a WeeGo (https://myweego.com/)in my vehicles for emergency vehicle starting. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |