Caravanners Essential Toolkit?

[Sprocker]

As an engineer I am very guilty of having every tool with me 'just in case'. However I realise I need to be sensible and keep weight down to essentials.

What would you consider being in your 'Essential' toolkit that will stay with the van?

 

[Dustydog]

Screwdrivers, pliers, fuses, gaffer tape, adjustable wrench, knife, glues, multi meter, hammer for starters

 

[otherclive]

Screwdrivers, pliers, fuses, gaffer tape, adjustable wrench, knife, glues, multi meter, hammer for starters

Plus Rescue Tape, tie wraps epoxy putty and dare I say WD40. Heading for bunker now.

 

[OneAnt]

Yikes, I carry everything and the golden rule, universal rule of DIY & repairs is that I will always need the one tool I don't have.

- Screwdriver set, socket set, wrench, micro security bit set (basin taps have micro Torx; I learnt the hard way), fuses, multimeter, knife,cable ties, duck tape, magic tape, insulation tape, wire strippers, choc blocks, ptfe tape, wd40, silicone spray, degreaser, spanner set,pliers,screws bolts nuts, cord, bulbs, washers.

I do keep it all in a crate in the car though and load it from trips.

 

[Dustydog]

Defo WD40 and silicon spray…

 

[Robert_374373903]

Number one , trusty volt meter. adjustable spanner ,pipe grip, few screwdrivers, duct tape,torque wrench and my phone . Well that is what I try to make sure they are in the van . But the side locker has a tool box crammed with fuses, connectors ,insulating tape ,bulbs galore, plus many small items like a awning rail cleaner brush with lubricant and so on. I do not carry a jack as I could not pull the spare wheel out and in so let Greeen flag do it.

 

[Hutch]

All the other stuff but also Candles, waterproof matches, and a bottle of Brandy, in case I can't fix the electric problem.
Edit, and a set of jump leads.

 

[bertieboy1]

As an engineer I am very guilty of having every tool with me 'just in case'. However I realise I need to be sensible and keep weight down to essentials.

What would you consider being in your 'Essential' toolkit that will stay with the van?

Anything bigger than a 8mm spanner I don't bother with. Bought a handy small toolbox filled it with spanners(up to 8mm),various screwdrivers,insulating tape.string,junior hacksaw - that's about it.In 25 years a screwdriver has been the busiest.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Bottle opener & corkscrew!
Use while assessing the problem 😉

 

[Buckman]

No WD40, but carry brake cleaner for towball plus all the other stuff in a toolbox behind driver's seat and clear duct tape in case of a crack.

 

[Hutch]

No WD40, but carry brake cleaner for towball plus all the other stuff in a toolbox behind driver's seat and clear duct tape in case of a crack.

Yes a roll of clear Gorilla tape, as a just in case, spanners upto 19 mm and also the allen keys to adjust the motor mover. As yourself , Sprocker, I try to limit stuff but the just incase tools add up, thankfully the under boot space in our Santa Fe is huge, and can hold loads. Picture tomorrow.

 

[Hutch]

 

[Beachball]

All the stuff mention plus plasters , Fabsil bulbs, fuses etc

 

[Sam Vimes]

I just take my wife along. When we 'Boldly Go', if anything goes wrong she just says, 'Make It So'

😁

 

[Raywood]

I am not an engineer and my practical skills are limited. My tool kit is basic with a few screwdrivers and an adjustable spanner and that is about it.

 

[Hutch]

I am not an engineer and my practical skills are limited. My tool kit is basic with a few screwdrivers and an adjustable spanner and that is about it.

Raywood , your propably the sort of person, my good friend Anseo, helped out, I had not finished pitchinig up before he came across and said " have you a spanner to sort out this lads Aerial". Let me get the awning up first.
But a can of beer was produced.

 

[Mel]

Phone number of nearest mobile caravan engineer.
mel

 

[Hutch]

Phone number of nearest mobile caravan engineer.
mel

Phone number of nearest pub. 😃

 

[Hutch]

Yes a roll of clear Gorilla tape, as a just in case, spanners upto 19 mm and also the allen keys to adjust the motor mover. As yourself , Sprocker, I try to limit stuff but the just incase tools add up, thankfully the under boot space in our Santa Fe is huge, and can hold loads. Picture tomorrow.

 

[DaveA1]

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Criky Hutch, you could carry out major repairs with that lot.
I have spanners up to 19mm, screw drivers and one for the gas bottle. I have a different box for my just in case things, spare break-a- cable etc

 

[Raywood]

If I have a serious problem I hope I am next to Hutch.

 

[Hutch]

If I have a serious problem I hope I am next to Hutch.

I also carry a small SnapOn tool box in the car, "Just in Case"😉 Notice the emergency BBQ, in case of a longer delay.

 

[DaveA1]

I also carry a small SnapOn tool box in the car, "Just in Case"😉 Notice the emergency BBQ, in case of a longer delay.

Come on------What else??????????

 

[Hutch]

Come on------What else??????????

I don't carry the Snow chains unless I am going North of The Watford Gap, after August. ❄⛄☃

 

[Paullus1959]

I just take my wife along. When we 'Boldly Go', if anything goes wrong she just says, 'Make It So'

😁

I have my Swiss Army Wife with me too.