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Caravanners Essential Toolkit?

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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sprocker said:
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?
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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.
 
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.
 
Buckman said:
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.
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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.
 
Raywood said:
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.
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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.
 
Hutch said:
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.
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