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[Jane And Rog]

I’m signed up for a newsletter called Cool Tools it started years ago posting about “one tool you didn’t know about every day”.
I thought MHF might have some great insights here.

By way of a start, we love our breakfast knives (also known as picnic knives). They’re like sharp butter knives so you can cut bread and meat but also spread cheese and butter. They’re all you need for picnics, breakfast and most bbq meals. These are made by Opinel (who generally make great knives) we chose them because orange . They have a serrated cutting edge which has lasted without sharpening for at least six years. We also have some Kuhn Rinkon equivalents that are just as good.

They’re expensive on Amazon :-( we bought in France for less.

So, what’s your cool tool for a MotorHome that others probably don’t know about? Some rules: let’s not criticise each others favourite tools (no cadac vs cobb wars please

 

[Landy Andy]

No photo, and not sure you can call it a tool. But we have two bags for French sticks/baguettes. Keeps them safe, nice and easy to store, collect all the crumbs.
And they were free.
Simple item, does the job well.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Are the opinel knives folding?

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[Jane And Rog]

Langtoftlad no, fixed blade full tang. We have a small knife roll to take them on a picnic

 

[csd4t]

I wouldn't be without my meglinator, comes with me on every trip.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I wouldn't be without my meglinator, comes with me on every trip.

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We had one of those, the wheels fell off
Mike.

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[LesW]

I wouldn't be without my meglinator, comes with me on every trip.

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They're great, I have the pocket size version..

 

[Revolvor]

Lifted from the Daily Smile thread!

 

[Langtoftlad]

Shame thread went off topic so quickly - might have been a goldmine for gadgets you never knew you needed.

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[Revolvor]

Shame thread went off topic so quickly - might have been a goldmine for gadgets you never knew you needed.

Guilty as charged.

Hopefully people will continue post.

 

[Lenny HB]

Wouldn't leave home without my clamp meter.

 

[Mark and Mindy]

Magnusson Vernier Callipers 6" (150mm) - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 4-way metric measurement including internal, external, depth and stop. Vernier scale. Plastic case included. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

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[Lenny HB]

Magnusson Vernier Callipers 6" (150mm) - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 4-way metric measurement including internal, external, depth and stop. Vernier scale. Plastic case included. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Now that is a strange thing to take with you, keep mine in my desk at home.

 

[PP Bear]

I wouldn't be without my meglinator, comes with me on every trip.

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When I was a nipper, my dad gave me one of those and who cares if it’s off topic……it’ll soon be back I’m sure

 

[csd4t]

Seriously now, one of these little 1/4 sets.Worth their weight in gold

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[Louie25]

I’m signed up for a newsletter called Cool Tools it started years ago posting about “one tool you didn’t know about every day”.
I thought MHF might have some great insights here.

By way of a start, we love our breakfast knives (also known as picnic knives). They’re like sharp butter knives so you can cut bread and meat but also spread cheese and butter. They’re all you need for picnics, breakfast and most bbq meals. These are made by Opinel (who generally make great knives) we chose them because orange . They have a serrated cutting edge which has lasted without sharpening for at least six years. We also have some Kuhn Rinkon equivalents that are just as good.

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They’re expensive on Amazon :-( we bought in France for less.

So, what’s your cool tool for a MotorHome that others probably don’t know about? Some rules: let’s not criticise each others favourite tools (no cadac vs cobb wars please

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve just ordered one! A great addition and suggestion

 

[TOAD on Tour]

not a tool, but love my flying insect executioner !!!

Amazon product

 

[BusyBuilder]

This is my cool tool

Mokuba Japanese Restorers Cats Paw BarDefault Title

This very finely made restorers bar from Mokuba of Japan is the finest of its type we have found. One end features a claw for removing nails or tacks whilst the other flares into a wide and gently curved but strong spatula type end. This tool is ideal for delicate disassembly work prior to...

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excellent tool for prying timber apart, like skirting and architrave.

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[Tigger-Tim]

I've just used my cheap endoscope to check a PCB without taking it out. Found the defect and booked in with dealer. Also great for checking DIP switches which are out of sight on the B2B and solar controllers.

 

[dna]

Do my laptop and internet connection count? Gives access to help in emergency conditions and provides entertainment when its as dark and cold as today

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Have one of these I keep in the van.
Not to powerful so won’t strip thread but is has a revolving drum on it with all the bits included I need to do work on the van.

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[Roby2008]

A Leatherman is my go to gadget for travel, current one is a Leatherman Wave.............they should last a lifetime but I keep forgetting them in my backpack, have lost 3 at different airports now, keep promising to leave one in the MH but ..........

 

[robnchris]

Swiss army knife

 

[Revolvor]

A Leatherman is my go to gadget for travel, current one is a Leatherman Wave.............they should last a lifetime but I keep forgetting them in my backpack, have lost 3 at different airports now, keep promising to leave one in the MH but ..........

My son gave me a Leatherman Charge+ TTI, with Titanium handles. I love it, but always worry about losing it - it cost over £200.

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[TOAD on Tour]

A Leatherman is my go to gadget for travel, current one is a Leatherman Wave.............they should last a lifetime but I keep forgetting them in my backpack, have lost 3 at different airports now, keep promising to leave one in the MH but ..........

I find the Gerber multi tool range as a reasonable cost effective alternative to Leatherman. Not trying to say they are as good, but meet my MH needs

 

[Jane And Rog]

Landy Andy that bag is exactly the type of thing I was hoping for but, I want to know how to get one Lenny HB ditto!

dna i think the internet is certainly useful and cool but maybe not unique to your van

Tigger-Tim you seriously carry an endoscope? How big is it?

csd4t agree and I carry and Wera 1/4” set - I remember it cost a lot but I had a job
back then :-|

BusyBuilder very cool but… in the van? Do you wild camp a lot?

 

[Spriddler]

My little-known tool c1948......

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[Jane And Rog]

Spriddler more details please. That looks awesome. Although I have no idea if anny vehicle I own even has spark plugs… I’m guessing not.

 

[Spriddler]

Spriddler more details please. That looks awesome. Although I have no idea if anny vehicle I own even has spark plugs… I’m guessing not.

I can't tell you much more, but for interest it came with a complete dealer's set of 1950's Villiers special tools that I found when doing a total clearance of an old m/bike dealer (pre 1957 bikes and spares) shop that had been closed for around 30 years.
(I sold them to the Villiers company for their 'museum' as they'd never been able to get a set).

And the list of tools was written on the back of this...........

 

[Winger]

A Leatherman is my go to gadget for travel, current one is a Leatherman Wave.............they should last a lifetime but I keep forgetting them in my backpack, have lost 3 at different airports now, keep promising to leave one in the MH but ..........

I had this problem with my Wave in Luton airport whilst commuting to work. I was challenged at security with a few options so I did an about turn and went to the gents toilet, stood on the bowl and lifted a tile off the suspended ceiling and left it there. Come Monday morning I reversed the process and I still have it.
My main worry was in the meantime a drug dealer with a similar idea had secreted some of his stash and the cops with a stake out in it

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