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07-14-2019, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 47
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What tools or spare parts do you carry and are glad you did?
In my month of ownership and one trip so far with another one coming next week, I am already glad I have carried a
multimeter and spare fuses.
I also built a spare tool kit with some sockets, screwdriver bits, electrical connectors to stow aboard.
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Orthodox Christian|MGNOC|ARRL|Purdue Boilermaker|NRA|GOA
2016 F-350 6.7
2007 Copper Canyon 329FWSAS
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07-14-2019, 03:42 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 48
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Been out three times. I’m glad I was prepared. I have an 11 in 1 screwdriver which thankfully has the screw bit, more regular screwdrivers, a crescent wrench, a hammer, a multimeter and electrical tape, some butt splices (hate using them but good for emergencies!)
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07-14-2019, 04:16 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 47
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I carry Anderson Powerpoles in 15, 30, 45 amp sizes. I like using them for motor connections. They're expensive but their convenience can't be beat.
I found out about them when I was swapping amateur radios from houses to vehicles and vice versa.
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Orthodox Christian|MGNOC|ARRL|Purdue Boilermaker|NRA|GOA
2016 F-350 6.7
2007 Copper Canyon 329FWSAS
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07-14-2019, 05:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 47
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Tire Gauge and Clickable Torque Wrench
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Orthodox Christian|MGNOC|ARRL|Purdue Boilermaker|NRA|GOA
2016 F-350 6.7
2007 Copper Canyon 329FWSAS
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07-14-2019, 07:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 24
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Pancake compressor, 50’ of air hose, tire pressure gauge, etc.
20T hydraulic jack and wood blocks.
Socket set with 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” drivers, extensions, breaker bars, hammers, torque wrench, box and open end wrenches, screw driver set, grease gun, tow strap, tow chain, electrical connector kit, spare water pump, caulking gun, couple tubes of Dicor, duct, electrical, gas and water tape, multi meter, ODBC reader, spare fuses, crescent wrench set, spare sharkbite connectors of various types, at least one gallon of distilled water, star lug wrench, Allen wrench’s, generator, and a few other things I cannot remember right now.
Most of this fits in a 1/2 height tool box, the front compartment of the 5er and the remainder in the 5er basement. I’ve had occasion to use most of it one time or another during our two years full timing, some for us, sometimes to help out others.
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07-14-2019, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
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I haven’t needed it yet but I’m looking forward to using it (as long as it isn’t on the side of a busy freeway).
I got this Makita cordless impact wrench about two months ago.
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Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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07-14-2019, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
Posts: 5,034
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Pretty much all the above but also a spare hub (brake drum) with bearings prepacked, and the seal installed in a garbage bag..
A credit card and a 45.
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2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
2023 CanAm Defender SXS
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07-14-2019, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 506
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Air compressor that runs off 12v battery, torque wrench, tool box, Dewalt cordless tool set, toilet gaskets, wheel bearing seals, hydraulic jack, spare bicycle tubes, bicycle air pump and fuel filters for the F350.
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Steve & Diane
2015 Montana 3402RL
2017 F350 Super Duty Lariat 6.7 Powerstroke, Super Cab, Long Box, 4WD DRW
18K PullRite Super 5th ISR
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07-14-2019, 05:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,677
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gearhead
Pretty much all the above but also a spare hub (brake drum) with bearings prepacked, and the seal installed in a garbage bag..
A credit card and a 45.
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Ha!! I don't have the hub/drum/bearings and probably should but I do have the garbage bag. Amex isn't liked in a lot of places in the E so I carry TWO credit cards and a 40. Plus, my 3 roadside assistance cards, which have actually worked once....but, don't leave home without them!
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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07-14-2019, 06:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 47
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I would add a 9 to my list but as a junior member I dont wamt it to turn into a caliber war. Plenty of other forums to discuss that.
I went shopping for a few overlooked items today thanks to the replies so if someone has something to add keep the replies coming.
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Orthodox Christian|MGNOC|ARRL|Purdue Boilermaker|NRA|GOA
2016 F-350 6.7
2007 Copper Canyon 329FWSAS
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07-14-2019, 06:37 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,677
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I failed to mention a TPMS for tire monitoring and an infrared temp gun for the tires/wheels.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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