What spares would / do you take....

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Just thinking way ahead....

Extended EU trip (at least 90 days 😉) what spares would you take, habitation and engine, for older Moho? Mines 2006 Renault Master

Many years ago in motor trade knew a guy who wouldn't go anywhere without taking a clutch cable as (where) different for rh & lh
 
Have you a spare passport? Breaching 90 days might have repurcussions. The french are now stamping passports on entry .
 
Water pump for the habitation side, couple different gas bottle regulators in case I end up having to get a bottle in France etc. For the chassis side, when on an extended tour usually have a set of brake pads, especially when in the rv, probably not such a problem getting pads for the sprinter but still prefer to have a set.
But the thing I'd be lost without is cable ties and some bungy cords.
 
Plenty of fuses, Fridge Control Panel, various packs of cable ties,flat washers, 16mm & 20mm woodscrews, and a selection of rawlplugs [able to double as screwholders if the rubber grommet on rear lights pushes through or has been lost during bulb changes], insulating tape, credit card and contact details for motorhome engineers/windscreen agents in each area we are visiting.

Steve & Elaine
 
I usually have plenty of tools, jump leads, tow rope, axle stands, bottle jack, cable ties, electrical connectors, fuses, cables, assorted rolls of different types of tape, spare tyre, torque wrench, toilet parts, multi-tester.

When we had the AutoTrail I used to take a spare fuel filter housing and the special tool to fit a new fuel filter as it was a common problem.

We had the water pump pack up in the AutoTrail but we got a replacement easily in a huge Hymer group dealership in Germany within hours of the failure.

Lets face it base vehicles tend to be German, French or Italian so parts should be equally available or mores abroad!

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When I used to travel away with aircraft as a flying spanner I was always weight limited on what tools and spares I could take. An old engineer told to think of the spare that would be hardest to fit and take that. It seems the devil has a sense of humour and you will never need it.
 
Given most vehicles are based on vans that are everywhere, I would say you are looking for that few miles from problem to place to park up. Apart from a box of spare bulbs, hi-viz, triangle, first aid kit etc I would take very little. Some string glue and a selection of screws for small fixes, then a pack of fix it solutions - wire, some cable, a load of cable ties and a role of duct tape.
After that just the credit card to buy the bits you need.
If you log a load of spares and tools, they eat payload, and fuel and you can bet your boots you still won't have the bit you need.

After all - you are on holiday - so relax!
D
 
MH specific:
Wing mirror glass (i wonder why...)
Fuses, both hab and cab
Spare exterior bulbs: indicator and brake lights
Spare interior bulbs
Spare Thetford cassette sealing washer (don't ask)

Generic stuff:
Superglue
Duct tape
Mixed screws
Mixed nuts and bolts
Plumbing parts: spare pipe, PTFE, JG fittings
Cable, 12v and 240v (short length)
Choc-blocs
Inline electrical connectors
Batteries: CR2032, AAA and AA
Tyre worm kit
Tow rope (7.5 ton)
Folding spade

Plus a full DIY tool box

And finally the most important: CABLE TIES (a man cannot function without cable ties)

Separately i have a bigger list for the bikes....
 
Worrying about these things can spoil your holiday.
Just take a credit card and pay for the unexpected incidents.
I learned this from my cycling days (minimal payload).
You cannot foresee what might go wrong and whatever does is unlikely to have been catered for.
A cash reserve can answer most things.
 
two said:
Worrying about these things can spoil your holiday.
Just take a credit card and pay for the unexpected incidents.
I learned this from my cycling days (minimal payload).
You cannot foresee what might go wrong and whatever does is unlikely to have been catered for.
A cash reserve can answer most things.
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It can but searching and asking for a 6mm JG fitting in a foreign country could take you half a day.

Just camp next to me and you'll be fine:giggle:

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When we had a Bongo I took a set of hoses and drive belts and a few other bits specific to the Bongo, as they were am import to the UK and were never imported into France. When we changed to a Transit I didn't bother as Transits are everywhere. I still take hab stuff, a spare toilet blade, lots of fuses, duct tape, electric cable, screws, nuts and washers. Oh and a spare water pump, it's an old one that I replaced just before a trip as it made a strange noise, but it was still working so Ok as a spare
 
A hammer and some cable ties/duct tape.
If it moves, but it shouldn't, use the cable ties/duct tape.
If it doesn't move, but it should, then use the hammer. 🤪

Also, credit card, and a sense of adventure/humour. 😏 Enjoy your trip.
 
Sillious Sodus said:
In Spain you're never far from a Chinese shop. 👍
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I miss my daily visits to find what hidden treasures have appeared ... And then across the road to Ferreteria [which I thought may have been a Pet Store ...] :unsure:

Steve
 

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