T@G Toolbox Tools

JamesDow

Everyone carries some tools
I noted an early 2018 thread regarding Pre-Trip Maintenance and Tools thanks to WilliamA.

I thought I would start a new discussion based around tools that I found useful and why.
Due to weight, size and other limitations, I bring along the minimum standard items like pliers, wrenches, vice grips, screw drivers, socket set, tape measure, etc. I already carry some tools in my tow vehicle.

• In addition to the standard items, I have a small cheap assembly of additional tools just for traveling with the trailer.
  Below are some of those travel items.

Please feel free to add on your items to the thread.
Thanks

OEMTOOLS 6919M 3/8 Inch Drive 19mm Impact Deep Metric Socket $2.28
---Uses: Stabilizer jacks, wheel lug nuts, crank down for spare tire

7 MM Deep Socket (1/4 Inch Drive) $3.48
---Uses: Black hand-knob to manually open or close the lid of the Fan-Tastic Vent Fan (if knob breaks)

HDX Screw Driver 16 Bit Set (Including Robertson Square Bits) $11.00
---Uses: Wall plates, Jensen radio faceplate

Powdered Graphite Lubricant $5.25
---Uses: Unstick trailer locks

10” Flat Smooth Cut File $8.00
---Uses: File back tongue jack (after making contact without wheel attached to asphalt or concrete)

Husky 40 Piece Stubby Set $10.00

Magnetic Flashlight $2.00

Stubby Hammer $2.99

Plastic Tool Case (14”) $6.00

Coleman Folding Shovel $7.00

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. Silicon Lubricant $5.00
. Digital Multimeter Voltage Tester $13.00
. Camco T Level- Assists You in Leveling Your RV $2.02
. Foam Kneeling Pad (17” x 11”) $11.00

Other useful non-travel items
. AcPulse Pistol Grip Style Grease Gun $25.89
. Poniie PN2000 Plug-in Kilowatt Electricity Usage Tester Meter 26.99
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DaveB

Add some zip ties, electrical tape, rope, duct tape, a couple tire plugs and you're ready for just about anything.
Some of what I carry is duplicated in the TV but you can never have too much or be too prepared to deal with those bumps in the road that always seem to happen at the worst time. Can't tell you how many times tire plugs have fixed a flat on the roadside without ever having to remove the wheel.

Fourman110

Replacement fuses and an Allen wrench to fix the hatch turn downs too.

MustangGuy

I'll add bungee cords, hatchet and or machete, string or para cord, waterproof matches, lighter, air pump, Ziploc bags, microfiber towels, medium tarp and a rope saw.

Frogger

I keep a box cutter, road flares, & a couple of cheap emergency ponchos as well the stuff y'all listed above...**also keep 25' of 3/8 rope for a spare tarp or clothesline if needed

sdchickos

I have seen so many comments about the Hatch Turn Downs coming loose, that I pulled them off today and used Blue Loctite on the set screws..

Nice list of good ideas to put in our new TAG.

Frogger

@sdchickos had the right turn down fall off 1st time out, reset & placed a small piece of duct tape under both & did the blue Loctite as well when we got home...

MustangGuy

I made a lug wrench today with a spare 1/2" breaker bar I had and a Harbor Freight 3/4" 6 point deepwell socket. I also bought a rope/cable saw and a collapsible 2 gal bucket.