Travel Tool Kit

h2oskierc

Active Member

• May 12, 2020

• #1

As my wife and I prepare our family for our first trek in the new TT, I’m curious what you have in your Tavel toolkit?

I’m thinking my cordless drill (probably leave the impact home) and bits (making sure to have squares)
Hammer
Pliers
Slip joint pliers
Screwdrivers
Socket kit
Torque wrench for wheels and Equalizer

What am I missing?

Thanks all!


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dstringer

Member

• May 12, 2020

• #2

I too am wondering the same thing as I am new to rv'ing. I brought along my:

Combo drill/impact set along with bits
Torex bits or Torex screwdrivers
Socket sets with extensions
Led work lights/flashlights
Tree saw for trimming limbs
Zip ties
Electrical tape
Spare fuses for both RV and Vehicle
Hammer/rubber mallet
Cutters heavy duty scissors or cardboard cutters (retractable type)
Plex tool with crimp rings or sharkbytes to repair any plumbing issues
Plumbers puddy or thread tape
A/C ducting tape
Keep adding as needed...

Last but not least...take some contortionist classes for the body bending positions you will find yourself in investigating/repairing your RV

 

Jv75353

Well-known member

• May 12, 2020

• #3

A multi-meter.

 

Dahillbilly

Well-known member

• May 12, 2020

• #4

6-12 volt test light

 

h2oskierc

Active Member

• May 12, 2020

• #5

dstringer said:

Last but not least...take some contortionist classes for the body bending positions you will find yourself in investigating/repairing your RV

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No kidding! LOL

Appreciate all the input from everyone. Keep it coming!


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BluegrassCamper

Member

• May 12, 2020

• #6

We always also bring line (rope) and a tarp. I know those aren’t exactly tools but ehrn you’re firewood is getting wet you’ll want them. A water regulator unless you’re going to fill up your fresh water tank before leaving home.


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JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• May 13, 2020

• #7

Credit card and cell phone.. With the latter you can find a source for what you need. With the other, you can pay for it. But I have a Crescent multitool kit (won in a raffle), plumbing tools and parts, along with an electrical repair tool kit (with multimeter, non-contact AC probe, and a gas leak detector). I also relegated my older 3-gallon air mailer compressor and hose to the rig. As for sockets and wrenches, there are only a few sizes you’ll need, so you could measure and just get those instead of a set with every SAE and metric size known to man.


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NP_Chief

Well-known member

• May 13, 2020

• #8

If your rig has manual stabilizers, go buy the adapter for your drill. If you don't have a TPMS, you'll need an infrared thermometer to check tire/bearing temps. I also carry a torpedo level to aid in the setting up process. The DW says that is we ever get to go camping this year, she wants to get some walkie-talkies to communicate with each other while setting up... I prefer to use it as an excuse to yell at her and not get in trouble.

 

cookie

Administrator

Staff member

• May 13, 2020

• #9

Walkie talkies are also a good way for your wife to tell you what you just ran over.

Peace
Dave

 

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NYSUPstater

Well-known member

• May 13, 2020

• #10

Paid up road service company, getting friendly w/ your camping neighbors so you can borrow their tools. Seriously tho.....WELCOME to RVing!! Lots of good suggestions and you will learn as your go on what to bring.

I might add:
Cordless drill
Emergency Triangle kit
Lime green or yellow safety vest (orange may look like a traffic cone)
Waterproof flashlight

There really is no limit on what you could bring, but maybe a limit on what you can bring due to storage. But so far, with the list above (others and not just my post), you should have a really good start.

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cookie said:

Walkie talkies are also a good way for your wife to tell you what you just ran over.

Peace
Dave

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Isn't this an "OS" moment???

 

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NP_Chief

Well-known member

• May 13, 2020

• #11

cookie said:

Walkie talkies are also a good way for your wife to tell you what you just ran over.

Peace
Dave

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Dave does make me think of another point... When communicating, remember that "go" and "whoa" sound very similar. Especially if you had to work late and the wifey decided to "get in the cooler" on the way.

 

Gaffer

Well-known member

• May 13, 2020

• #12

30 amp fuses

 

h2oskierc

Active Member

• May 13, 2020

• #13

Fuses... there’s another one I forgot. Shoot...


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donr827

Well-known member

• May 14, 2020

• #14

As you start your traveling you will be adding tools like crazy. You should see the mess of tools I have.

 

Flick

Well-known member

• May 14, 2020

• #15

donr827 said:

As you start your traveling you will be adding tools like crazy. You should see the mess of tools I have.

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My dad who was a mechanic for 60+ years used to always tell me, “If you know how to use it, take it with you. It’ll save you from buying another on the road”.

 

Matt750

Well-known member

• May 14, 2020

• #16

While not necessarily a tool kit, I would recommend some sort of first aid kit.


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NYSUPstater

Well-known member

• May 14, 2020

• #17

Flick said:

My dad who was a mechanic for 60+ years used to always tell me, “If you know how to use it, take it with you. It’ll save you from buying another on the road”.

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You can never have enough tools!!!! LOL. Seems each time I want to repair something here at the house, it's off to Lowes for some kind of tool I don't have.

 

h2oskierc

Active Member

• May 14, 2020

• #18

NYSUPstater said:

You can never have enough tools!!!! LOL. Seems each time I want to repair something here at the house, it's off to Lowes for some kind of tool I don't have.

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Isn’t that the truth.


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