Tools

[andykim]

Hi everyone, I'm clearing out my home garage and came across a plastic tool box and thought I could use that for essential tools for the motorhome and then thought what are the essentials? Gas spanner :-

 

[Nigel L]

Hammer. If that dosen’t work, then it must be electrical

 

[Winger]

Cable ties and duct tape

 

[L' Hobo]

Screwdrivers and self drilling screws. Contact cleaner.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Keep it simple, if it needs substantial repair your not going to attempt without workshop amenities. This is about patching up a leak, loose fixture, dodgy wire.

Screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, pliers, electrical tester, small hammer.

Then some consumables. Gaffer tape, cable ties, fuses, perhaps electrical connectors, perhaps small screws.

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[Mike123]

Super glue, multi screwdriver, set of Allen keys

 

[TheBig1]

a multimeter is an essential item. Otherwise, just the basics as listed above and a credit/bank card as there are shops everywhere you can pick up bits needed

 

[Two on Tour]

I have most tools and gubbins in my toolbox to cover mishaps and problems while on the road, but I'm struggling to find space for the engine crane, ................ I think maybe carrying about more than I need.

 

[Just smiffy]

I’d be able to do a full engine rebuild with what I carry…

 

[TinaLes]

Having asked my neighbour the same question, a Blonde Wig, short skirt & a big smile seems to be the most effective at getting any assistance, especially at the local garage or rubbish tip.
Les

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[JJ]

If you don't want to have any mechanical troubles travel with a full complement of tools... then nothing will break.

If you want experience loads of minor mechanical problems then leave all your tools at home.

JJ

 

[Phill D]

I have most tools and gubbins in my toolbox to cover mishaps and problems while on the road, but I'm struggling to find space for the engine crane, ................ I think maybe carrying about more than I need.

If you leave the 4 tonne trolley jack at home you’ll have room

 

[the1andonly]

One of the best travelling tools has to be a subscription to fun and internet connection followed by
Multimeter preferably a DC clampmeter.
If a fiat Multiecuscan or Alfaobd OBD2 readers and appropriate gubbins.
and a small collecion of mechanical stuff (i carry a large selection of mechanical stuff)

 

[Wildbill]

Keep it simple, if it needs substantial repair your not going to attempt without workshop amenities. This is about patching up a leak, loose fixture, dodgy wire.

Screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, pliers, electrical tester, small hammer.

Then some consumables. Gaffer tape, cable ties, fuses, perhaps electrical connectors, perhaps small screws.

I have change a engine over in a carpark well it was a bit more than just change a engine
Bill

 

[Two on Tour]

If you leave the 4 tonne trolley jack at home you’ll have room

Good point.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Head lamp, torch, extensive hex bits, and holder. 1/4 drive socket set, + 1/2 ton of other stuff , motorbike spares as well. Mirror glass. Pumps, water and air.

 

[Dandm]

Corkscrew/bottle opener

 

[andykim]

I have most tools and gubbins in my toolbox to cover mishaps and problems while on the road, but I'm struggling to find space for the engine crane, ................ I think maybe carrying about more than I need.

That's a bit like me "I'll put it in because I might need it"

 

[andykim]

Corkscrew/bottle opener

That was first on the list!

 

[andykim]

Cable ties and duct tape

And rope, sounds like a kidnappers toolbox

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[scotzsue]

Dad always carried a big hammer 6 inch nails and a screwdriver (among a lot of other stuff) those were his essentials.

 

[The general]

Mirror glass.

Good call

 

[L' Hobo]

I’d be able to do a full engine rebuild with what I carry…

I have done on the VW!

+in todays world, one of those OB whatsit scanners thingys (technical term) Oh! a a few quid for the taxi.

 

[busbuddy]

In my vw camper days I changed a clutch release bearing on the hard shoulder of the m5 about 2am, was done in less time than the aa usually take to arrive
Used to carry all the spares in that, if not used for mine then for mending a mates
Nowadays I only carry minimum spares and tools, I've learnt not to carry spanners/sockets that dont fit anything on the vehicle I'm driving
I carried a plug feeler gauge for 10 years in a diesel van

 

[andykim]

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[daveandsan]

I used to carry everything in the car years ago, did a head gasket change while on holiday in Devon. I even had the torque wrench.

 

[Gooney]

Put an AA or RAC membership card in the box, no need for tools then

 

[DerryW]

Ditto what Kannon Fodder says. Keep it simple, the only things I would add would be; 1 x stright and 1 x elbow 12mm John Guest water connectors (based on previous experience).

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

That's a bit like me "I'll put it in because I might need it"

"That's a bit like me "I'll put it in because I might need it"" for somebody else normally .

Mike.

 

[Two on Tour]

Put an AA or RAC membership card in the box, no need for tools then

Will they come out to tighten up a leaking connector on your sink tap or repair your hab door lock, or how about an overhead locker that's got the hinge screws coming loose.

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