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Post by billieblue on Aug 12, 2013 18:10:00 GMT
With only little space for a tool box in the van, what do you think are the essential items I should carry?
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Post by daisymini on Aug 12, 2013 18:41:56 GMT
Multi meter, fuses, wire crimper, spade connectors, screws, pliers, spanners, screwdrivers, tie wraps, GAFFA tape (lol..not yet but will be) double sided tape, a little bit of everything really!! oh and a mallet..!!
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Post by billieblue on Aug 12, 2013 19:06:58 GMT
Cheers Suzie. Your little black box was my inspiration. Got something similar in ALDI today
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Aug 12, 2013 19:45:57 GMT
A lump hammer,junior hacksaw,WD40, wire coat hanger( folded up), multi tool.
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Post by Ems&Beau on Aug 12, 2013 20:34:05 GMT
I've got various sockets and a ratchet, screw drivers, WD40, insulation tape, wire snippers, cable ties, foot pump, extra long bar for undoing wheel nuts (I can't undo them with the small one that comes with the van!), lots of fuses, stanley knife and probably a few more bits I've forgotten about! Most fit in a little tool box under one of the seats!
I also carry spare auxiliary belts and a fuel pump (they are renound for being weak on my van). I might not fit them myself if I don't have the right tools but have RAC cover so they can fit them for me!
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Post by billieblue on Aug 12, 2013 20:51:39 GMT
A lump hammer,junior hacksaw,WD40, wire coat hanger( folded up), multi tool. Sounds reasonable. Have you seen some replies on t'other forum? What's the coat hanger for?
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Post by Firefox on Aug 12, 2013 22:42:26 GMT
I think I have got most stuff in my van. Full socket set, spanners, various pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, cable ties, WD40, duct tape, coathangers, molegrips, hacksaw, power drills x3, power tools, mastic gun, muitlimeter, various wires and crimping tool.
But with small space only I would go for hammer, hacksaw, pliers, molegrips, screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, cable ties, WD40, coathangerwire, and duct tape. Maybe a multitool with mini sockets and bits.
Coathangar wire is for twisting stuff together and suspending stuff for a temp repair. Eg Exhaust bracket breaks - you can tie up the exhaust with wire rather than it dragging on the road. Duct tape might melt.
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Post by Rubbertramp on Aug 12, 2013 23:12:44 GMT
Bungee chords!....to prevent those heart stopping moments when all your cupboard doors fly open when cornering on two wheels!
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Post by n brown on Aug 12, 2013 23:27:51 GMT
I don't think anybody really understands the importance of a towrope ! your battery's dead ? wait for a large van or tractor !stuck in mud/sand/wet grass/a ditch ? tie it on and wait for a van/lorry/4x4,tractor, believe me,when you're in the middle of nowhere and you haven't got one-well.you'll wish you had one !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 23:51:20 GMT
All of the above mentioned items plus superglue, tape measure, Vaseline, a few old rags, leather work gloves, overalls, big pair of scissors, electrical tape, pencil and paper, and a kitchen sink ;-)
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Post by Firefox on Aug 13, 2013 1:06:06 GMT
@ nbrown I do have a tow rope and jump leads. I wouldn't regard them as tool box items though.
Luckily, most of us can boast kitchen sinks, which is more then most car owners can say during a breakdown!
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Aug 13, 2013 6:07:45 GMT
Coat hanger also used for unlocking doors(old school method for when keys inside etc), unblocking nozzles on silicone,Sika etc when not used for a while.Radio Ariel ( when you've snapped yours off on a low branch).
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Post by Firefox on Aug 13, 2013 10:18:46 GMT
Good tip for unblocking nozzles. I usually use a mini drill for that.
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Post by billieblue on Aug 13, 2013 10:52:20 GMT
Vernon, you have a workshop in the back of your van!
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Post by Pollik on Aug 13, 2013 19:07:02 GMT
All of the above, plus...allen keys (if you choose a screwdriver with interchangeable bit, you will often find allen keys are part of the set of bits.
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Post by robmac on Aug 13, 2013 22:15:58 GMT
Mobile phone. Even though I hate the things!
Good for ringing recovery as I well know!
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Post by billieblue on Aug 14, 2013 8:13:07 GMT
To be honest, Rob that's probably what I'd have to do, bar changing a fuse!
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Post by WindDancer on Aug 15, 2013 12:08:27 GMT
I have gaffa tape, and a pink hammer - as modelled by rubbertramp in a photo somewhere on this site.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 21:52:32 GMT
Fly spray
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Aug 17, 2013 6:40:44 GMT
Chocolate
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Aug 17, 2013 7:50:29 GMT
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Post by kangooroo on Aug 17, 2013 11:42:16 GMT
I really must take a look one day, before I actually need to!
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Post by robmac on Sept 6, 2013 15:32:32 GMT
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Post by X on Sept 6, 2013 17:14:02 GMT
Erm let me see ! Chainsaw Felling axe shovel (small) x2 Blow torch Leak detection fluid
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Post by stonedaddy on Sept 16, 2013 23:48:08 GMT
Jack hammer better known as an Irish motorbike.
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Post by robmac on Sept 18, 2013 17:16:02 GMT
Torque Wrench.
I haven't got one so can anybody recommend one?
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Post by Firefox on Sept 18, 2013 18:03:25 GMT
I've got one from Halfords about 1990 vintage. Never found it much use apart from putting back cylinder heads or doing up suspension bolts. Unless it's a critical bolt you can just do it up "bloody tight" and that always seems to work!
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Post by robmac on Sept 18, 2013 18:14:17 GMT
Had some new tyres today and ATS told me to get them retorqued between 25-30 miles, as I'm going to Cornwall tomorrow (working), I won't have a chance to go back there. I may call in at Halfords though and buy one and then do it myself.
I know we have gone through all this before, but ATS said it really should be done, so who am I to argue.
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Post by n brown on Sept 18, 2013 18:30:01 GMT
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Post by robmac on Sept 18, 2013 18:35:32 GMT
I thangyow Nigel. I like Machine Mart. May call in at the one at Swindon on my way to Cornwall.
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