You will find that you will need something to put whatever tools you decide to carry into something that is strong but light. Tools have weight and it does not take too many until you have added measurable weight to your rig. So here is a tool box that works.Simple Tool Box
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| Simple Tool Box |
Now that we have a toolbox, lets see what needs to be in it.
A screwdriver Multi Screwdriver
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| Multi Screwdriver |
I chose one like above
because it cut down on weight and space in my tool box. If you rather,
you could buy two flat blades (one large, one small) and two phillips
screwdrivers a #2 and #1 or an additional size of your choice.
You will need a special set of screw drivers for use with those pesky square headed screws that are used around the inside and the outside of the rig. These special square screw drivers are shown below.
A set of basic pliers is next. You will need several types. Here is an example Basic Pliers
You will need a special set of screw drivers for use with those pesky square headed screws that are used around the inside and the outside of the rig. These special square screw drivers are shown below.
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| square screw drivers |
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| Basic Pliers |
You will also need several advanced pliers, such as the ones shown below.
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| Slip Joint Pliers Vice-Grip Pliers |
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| Vice-Grip Pliers |
You will need and use all the above pliers. It is just a matter of time. Next we move on to crescent wrenches.
#8 Crescent Wrench (8" Crescent Wrench )
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| 8" Crescent Wrench |
#10 inch Crescent Wrench (10 inch Crescent Wrench)
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| 10 inch Crescent Wrench |
Now
for the special stuff. This is stuff you need but will not use
monthly. I use this stuff yearly. The first is the torque wrench.
This is used to check the lug nuts on the tires of the rig to make sure
they are tighten to factory specifications.
3/8 inch Extension Bar Kit
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| 3/8 inch Extension Bar Kit |
The extension bar kit
is used to get the torque wrench outside of the tire rim for a safer
tightening of the nuts that hold the tires. You will also need a drive
socket that fits your tires lug nuts and is made for a 3/8" drive.
If
you have a Suburban water heater you will also need a breaker bar shown
below, to remove the anode to check the anode as well as to replace the
anode if needed.
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| 3/8" Breaker Bar Wrench |
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| Suburban Water Heater Anode |
You will also need the socket that fits the anode, along with the white plumber's tape
to prevent water leaking around the threads.
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| Plumbers Tape |
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| Hex Key Set |
Of course a hammer is also a tool that should be carried
To see into those dark areas around the RV you will need a small but powerful flashlight.
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| Hammer |
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| Cree 7W Mini LED Flashlight |
One tool that I have
that I really like is not really a tool but my multimeter. I can check
to see if there is voltage what kind and how much. I can check for open
and shorted wires as well as other things. I highly recommend one for
your tool kit.
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| Multimeter |
Another
tester that is handy, and some people think it should be a mandatory
basic tool is the AC voltage monitor. This shows what the park voltage
is at any given time, (low voltage can damage your RV electrical system
and electronics) and shows if the power pedestal is wired correctly if
plugged into the pedestal before plugging in the RV. You may have to
get a Short jumper from 30 or 50 amps to standard AC wall socket to test
the pedestal. Meter is shown below.
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| AC Power Monitor |
The following is the
tool I would not be without. The multi-tool. I carry this tool on my
belt and I even bought the expansion kit for it. You just never know
when you need a screwdriver or pliers to tighten or loosen something.
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| Multi-Tool |
I know someone will
say, this is not all you need and will give me a list of stuff as long
as my arm. Things like gorilla tape, super glue, black electrical tape,
clear and white silicone caulk. I agree they are important and should
be carried, but as I said earlier. This is the basic list and like
American Express "I never go RVing with-out them"
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Until next time.
Until next time.
