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Old 07-14-2019, 03:34 AM   #1
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 03:42 AM   #2
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 04:16 AM   #3
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 05:28 AM   #4
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Tire Gauge and Clickable Torque Wrench
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Old 07-14-2019, 07:49 AM   #5
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 02:43 PM   #6
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 05:26 PM   #7
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 05:44 PM   #8
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 05:47 PM   #9
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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.

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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Old 07-14-2019, 06:26 PM   #10
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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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Old 07-14-2019, 06:37 PM   #11
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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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