Tools to carry

[Dave&Ginny]

The question was asked about what tools to carry in the RV. This can vary depending on who you talk to but the following list is what I have when traveling.

Complete automotive tool box with about every socket and wrench made
Cordless drill
drill bits and a bit set with the different screw head attachments
"pex" plumbing tools with extra plugs,"t"s and elbows
a good lug wrench and breaker bar
tire plug set
mini air compressor
caulk gun and sealant for the roof (also a roof patching kit)
The following tapes; duct, Teflon and electrical
grease gun
electrical testing meter


And I'm sure there's much more in my tool area

[johnboytoo]

With a new rv, I didn't want to embarrass it with old tools,
so I went out and got a compact set something like THIS KIT that stores very easily...

[5th_Time]

Don't forget some replacement plastic fresh water tank drain line fittings which are prone to snap off & drain 100gals into the bellypan. Mine snapped off twice. Also, don't forget a bellypan screw socket for your cordless drill.

[NW Snowbirds]

Don't even think about leaving home without a set of Robertson screw drivers or better yet, a Robertson driver drill set. Practically every fastener in the Redwood uses square headed Roberson screws.

[Dave&Ginny]

Originally Posted by NW Snowbirds

Don't even think about leaving home without a set of Robertson screw drivers or better yet, a Robertson driver drill set. Practically every fastener in the Redwood uses square headed Roberson screws.

I've called those little screws a few names but never "Roberson". I know some Robersons and they're pretty nice people

[COLJDM]

Dave last time I saw your rig you had your bourbon stored in your tool box!!! We will see you at the Rally unless you are currently wandering around and we meet up on the road, we are in VA heading for MD, DE, PA, WV, KY, IN, NC and home

[Dave&Ginny]

Originally Posted by COLJDM

Dave last time I saw your rig you had your bourbon stored in your tool box!!! We will see you at the Rally unless you are currently wandering around and we meet up on the road, we are in VA heading for MD, DE, PA, WV, KY, IN, NC and home

Ginny and I are looking forward to seeing you and Sam again. I might share have a small drink around fire with you if my arm is twisted just right.

[Foxfire]

So today my wife says the drawer won't close. Sure it won't close the 200 lbs of clothes you put in it pushed the bottom right out of the drawer. So after a trip to Lowes I came out of there with a manual brad gun. What a beauty, I came back fixed the drawer and t hen proceeded to nail every piece of moulding and trim that was loose. This was a good add to the tool box. I also believe it won't be the last drawer I'll need to fix. Lol

[Diesel chaser]

Ialso carry a Millwakee 18 volt 1/2 inch drive cordless impact wrench - does lug nuts on trailers or the dually quicker and with alot less effort than cross wrench or breaker bar.

[arcticman1957]

Originally Posted by Diesel chaser

Ialso carry a Millwakee 18 volt 1/2 inch drive cordless impact wrench - does lug nuts on trailers or the dually quicker and with alot less effort than cross wrench or breaker bar.

I carry a DeWalt for the same reason.

[DLRAKOWITZ]

Always carry a can of silicon spray

[coloradolivin]

Millwaukee makes a driver set of drill bits, screw drivers including the square head, and nut drivers that fit nicely in our small 18v Dewalt impact screw driver.

[atom ant]

Remember not to store your batteries over the winter in the rig (if winter applies ). Even the lithium type lose their punch and charge capacity after prolonged freeze.

[COLJDM]

The best tool box is - phone numbers of technicians to fix stuff, a good cell phone, an understanding wife with a checkbook that has a reasonable balance and a good bottle of bourbon and lots of ice, and an easy chair (Dave couldn't resist this one)

[Dave&Ginny]

Originally Posted by COLJDM

The best tool box is - phone numbers of technicians to fix stuff, a good cell phone, an understanding wife with a checkbook that has a reasonable balance and a good bottle of bourbon and lots of ice, and an easy chair (Dave couldn't resist this one)

John, you can still fix things and drink.......I do my best work after a few fingers of jack. For the record I've only fallen off the ladder one time and that was when I hadn't been drinking. And that was at this past rally.

I don't like the work most of the technicians do, so I do it myself.

[COLJDM]

Well I got you beat on the "falling off the ladder thing" and I do fix the small stuff and refinish the wood/furniture. All the big stuff I send to our local RV Dealer - Ocean Grove RV which is 3 miles from the house.