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Old 09-28-2015, 08:30 PM   #1
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Which tools too pack

Being a former mechanic and new to the travel trailer world I am trying to pack a tool box for my trailer. So far I have a set of standard wrenches and metric wrenches standard and metric sockets a good selection of pliers and screw drivers a few hammers a volt meter torque wrench miscellaneous screws fittings sealants rags work lights work mat i am going to get a bottle jack. I don't know if I have too much or not. I get a little on the paranoid side if something breaks if I have the tools to fix it. So any advice you can give from your experiences would be helpful. Thank you
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Old 09-28-2015, 09:27 PM   #2
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So far you have a good start, we also carry jumper cables, tow strap, electrical kit, electrical wire, reflective triangles, also carry extra water hose, sewer hose, water pressure regulator, tv cable, and since we have onboard air, an air hose with tire gague, and probably more that I cannot think about, we do travel long distances each winter and yes I do most of the maintenance myself so if a problem arises, I am pretty much prepared...call me crazy but also have 2 14ply spares for the RV...
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Old 09-28-2015, 09:56 PM   #3
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HF infrared thermometer for checking tire temps (they're having a big sale now).
HF 3 gal pancake compressor.
www.andersenhitches.com for levelers and Rapid Jack.
A credit card.
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Old 09-29-2015, 04:08 AM   #4
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Everything already mentioned plus an 18" pipe wrench (in case the slide gets stuck in the closed position and I have to adjust the bell stop), teflon tape, 5/16" x 25' chain with grab hooks, pry bar and, of course, Gorilla tape and .032 mechanics wire
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Old 09-29-2015, 04:26 AM   #5
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I may have missed it but a drill with extra batteries and a charger (nothing else makes the manual jacks go quick).

I simply went to lowes and bought a 120 piece toolset on clearance for 30 bucks for sockets, screwdrivers, etc to just keep in the trailer vs trying to remember to pack each trip.
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Old 09-29-2015, 05:28 AM   #6
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Which tools too pack

Nobody specifically listed it so....

#2 square drive bits for your varispeed drill driver and maybe even a bit for 6-in-1 hand driver. I also have a #2 hand driver that I bought from a specialty tool house 35 years ago. Probably not necessary these days but I do have a universal hand driver that takes all of the 1/4" quick change bits. And magnetic holder For regular 1/4" bits

#2 square drive is 99% of all the screws in your rigs.
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Old 09-29-2015, 09:10 AM   #7
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A couple things that saved our bacon earlier this year was a set of replacement wheel bearings, wheel seal, can of bearing grease, brass rod or punch, and a hammer. Had a bearing fail due to either or both extremely rough roads in Texas and Chinese bearings. Was back on the road in a couple hours. Just replaced all the bearings with new USA Timken's, but still carry the above things. Oh, and also a bag of rags.
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Old 09-29-2015, 10:37 AM   #8
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Thanks for the info. At least I am on the right track. I do also have most of what you listed. I have everything packed as tightly as I can.
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Old 09-29-2015, 10:44 AM   #9
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All the above.
I have a spare set of bearings and a seal, but I'm considering getting a spare hub/drum with bearings ready to go.
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Old 09-29-2015, 01:04 PM   #10
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In the 21st century zip ties (an assortment, of course) have become as important as duct tape and WD40.
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Old 09-29-2015, 01:09 PM   #11
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Murphy's Law: The tool you need most is the one you left sitting on the workbench at home because you didn't think it was necessary.....

Murphy's Answer: WalMart, Harbor Freight, Ace, True Value, Autozone, etc. Usually there's one "pretty close to the campground".....
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Old 09-29-2015, 01:32 PM   #12
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The heck with duct tape; Gorilla Tape is the way to go. That and some good HVAC tape. Oh yeah, Eternabond tape, too.

And, some of the Gorilla glue is very useful. It's even available in single use packs.
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Old 09-29-2015, 02:01 PM   #13
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The heck with duct tape; Gorilla Tape is the way to go. That and some good HVAC tape. Oh yeah, Eternabond tape, too.

And, some of the Gorilla glue is very useful. It's even available in single use packs.
Gorilla glue is awesome stuff. Just be sure to use gloves or be VERY careful to keep off of your hands (unless you have acetone handy lol). It stays on for a whole and doesn't peel off like old Elmers Glue did (admit it, everyone did it in grade school to act like they were peeling "skin" off). Or maybe I just sniffed too much who knows.
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Old 09-29-2015, 02:50 PM   #14
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gearhead: When we lost the bearing, almost lost the rim/tire assembly. The brake assembly was trashed and the place in the hub where the seal goes was trashed. I had to cut all the brake parts off the backing plate, installed new races and bearings, all without a seal, and was roadworthy. I got on the phone and called Dexter to order a new drum/hub unit, new backing plate/brake assembly, and a few other minor parts, plus an extra set of bearings, and had them sent to a relative a thousand miles away where we were headed. Replaced all the bad parts the day after we got to the relative's place. I think the box that contained the replacement parts was in excess of 65 lbs, the drum/hub being the heaviest thing, so don't know if I would want to carry that much extra. Besides, you would want to carry left and right brake/baking plate assemblies too.
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Old 09-29-2015, 03:56 PM   #15
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Murphy's Law: The tool you need most is the one you left sitting on the workbench at home because you didn't think it was necessary.....

Murphy's Answer: WalMart, Harbor Freight, Ace, True Value, Autozone, etc. Usually there's one "pretty close to the campground".....
I.e., carry a credit card. Very capable and doesn't weigh much.
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Old 09-29-2015, 04:25 PM   #16
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Credit card is a good tool to carry. After reading on here I will put a set of bearings on board too. Thanks again for the info guys I really appreciate it. Getting anxious and nervous at the same time.
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Old 09-30-2015, 12:33 PM   #17
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I didn't see it mentioned but hose washers are always handy and don't weigh much.
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gearhead: When we lost the bearing, almost lost the rim/tire assembly. The brake assembly was trashed and the place in the hub where the seal goes was trashed. I had to cut all the brake parts off the backing plate, installed new races and bearings, all without a seal, and was roadworthy. I got on the phone and called Dexter to order a new drum/hub unit, new backing plate/brake assembly, and a few other minor parts, plus an extra set of bearings, and had them sent to a relative a thousand miles away where we were headed. Replaced all the bad parts the day after we got to the relative's place. I think the box that contained the replacement parts was in excess of 65 lbs, the drum/hub being the heaviest thing, so don't know if I would want to carry that much extra. Besides, you would want to carry left and right brake/baking plate assemblies too.
I was thinking about just a drum/hub with the bearings and seal.
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Old 10-01-2015, 12:26 PM   #19
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Trailer aid plus works better for tire change then a jack


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Old 10-02-2015, 05:33 AM   #20
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I also have found rechargeable "flashlights" in the form of at least one "flood light" LED style and one "spot light" 12 V. (mine is a Dewalt) to be indispensable.
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