MonkeyMark Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Just thinking of getting prepared for the coming season. Going to put together a small tool bag but not wanting too much weight. So. ... What do you take with you? Not including your breakdown cover! Quote Just beginning our adventure. 95% of my time on CT I use my phone. As a result correct spelling and grammer will be used sparingly. This is due to fat fingers. Please don't let it bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairendave Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Mark, just get everything made in titanium or similar. we had one of those diy shop all in one case type kits. that plus some gaffer tape, gas spanner and zip ties seemed to do us. its not so much of an issue atm as i always seem to be in the work van when were on site. Quote A seemingly problem free 2010 model Adria Altea 542dk that has more than its fair share of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Duck Tape, Insulating tape, cross point screwdrivers, straight blade screwdrivers. Junior hacksaw, pliers, side cutters, Bahco adjustable spanner (reversible jaw) Digital multi-meter (and Spectacle wearers mini tool kit) My tool kit does tend to swell as the season goes on, on a just in case basis Edited January 12, 2014 by gumdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandem Man Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Buy a lot of my tool-kit stuff from the pound shop. Yes it doesn't last a lifetime in most cases but it doesn't get used that much. Stuff is easily and cheaply replaced if need be. Ian Quote The Bailey Unicorn Cadiz 3 Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 As a mechanic I generally have one rule. You can tell a good mechanic by the size of the hammer he uses. In reality, I have: Long & short screwdrivers. 10mm spanner. 13mm spanner. Adjustable spanner. Side cutters. Pliers. Knife. Cable ties. Gaffer & insulation tape. Various fuses and bits of wire. Bold items fit in a large pringle tube thrown in the front locker. I also have spare tv / sat cable fittings, a couple of bungee cords, and beer for the time when all else fails. H. Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevonheronlake Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Only thing missing is the kitchen sink lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reluctant Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Only thing missing is the kitchen sink lol Try keeping the tools in a plastic bowl. ..will then double as the spare sink! Quote Trevor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 We don't take much in the way of tools but if the International Space Station needed any repairs, I've got the tools for the job. No Sandra Bullock though Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn12 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The most useful bit of kit I carry is a 12 year old screwdriver with replaceable bits that I got from Halfords. It can do various sizes of flat blade, cross head, torx and hexagon head and is still in good condition with just one flat blade damaged by using too much brute force on a rusted screw. Other things include a selection of bulbs and fuses for the van plus wire, pliers, cutters, insulation and gaffer tape and a multimeter. Actually never really needed to do many 'in the field' repairs. Quote 2004 Citroen C5 2. 0ltr diesel auto VTR and 2011 Bailey Orion 430/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchaser Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 + mini hacksaw, trolley jack, hammer-----the list goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_N Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I carry: Adjustable spanner Mole grips Gas spanner - In caravan Leatherman Hammer Hacksaw Gaffer tape insulating tape - in caravan Fuses - in caravan Multi screwdriver thing. Cable ties 13mm spanner 12mm spanner 10mm spanner The stuff that is not in the caravan, is hopefully usually somewhere in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn12 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 After looking at this thread I will look into revising my toolkit. I do carry a trolley jack and a torque wrench but may add some things to my little tool box like large tie wraps and a stanley knife etc. Quote 2004 Citroen C5 2. 0ltr diesel auto VTR and 2011 Bailey Orion 430/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I do have extra kit in the car boot, total weight of tools carried 6kg. most used; Crimp tool Crosspoint screwdriver 8-9mm spanner 10mm spanner 13mm spanner 17mm spanner 19mm spanner 8" Bahco reversible adjustable 4lb hammer stumpy claw hammer Multimeter Knipex pump pliers Set Torx and Allan keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I carry: Adjustable spanner x 2 Mole grips Gas spanner Leatherman or cheaper version Lump Hammer for awnings /windbreaks Hacksaw (Junior|) Gaffer tape x 3 insulating tape Fuses Multi screwdriver x 2. Cable ties, lots of them 19mm spanner and socket 13mm spanner 12mm spanner 10mm spanner 2 stanley type knives 1 Alko Jack (in 'van) geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulthomas Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Spare caravan? More seriously,I can only add torque wrench to those already mentioned. Edited January 13, 2014 by paulthomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I have a Sealy torque wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KontikiKid Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 My emergency stuff consists of: Duct tape & water proof tape Piece of thick plastic sheet. Hammer Saw Tree loppers Space Screw drivers/pliers and little things like that A load of spare bulbs and fuses Russell Quote Online blog and travels, although sometimes there is a lack of travel due to work! It's an uncharted sea, it's an unopened door but you've got to reach out and you've got to explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Tree loppers, secateurs, pruning saw, why didn't I think of that? Edited January 13, 2014 by gumdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy23 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I have most of the things mentioned above plus a tube of glue, a few nuts, bolts and self-tappers and an axle stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David from Suffolk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I carry most of that as others do, Cable ties and gaffer tape jubilee clips a must also have a small tin of small bolts and screws, this has got me and others out of problems many times. but do not forget spare fusses . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Of course there is the school of thought that you only require two tools There is also the school of thought that says you need a hammer and a durex - if you can't fix it . ........... Sorry folks! Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 . ............and I can remember the early days when we carried an ex-army entrenching tool,useful for cutting holes in the turf to level your van. ...or to assist with digging an elsan pit. ........ geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Most of the tools already mentioned with a couple of additions 1/ Bottle opener 2/ Wife, to hold the bolt/screw etc that is just an inch out of reach and of course to operate item 1 !! Phil Edited January 13, 2014 by Phil O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I carry: Adjustable spanner Mole grips Gas spanner - In caravan Leatherman Hammer Hacksaw Gaffer tape insulating tape - in caravan Fuses - in caravan Multi screwdriver thing. Cable ties 13mm spanner 12mm spanner 10mm spanner The stuff that is not in the caravan, is hopefully usually somewhere in the car. I've been a heating engineer and general metal worker for 40+ years but i've never heard of a leatherman. What is it ???? Edited January 18, 2014 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in France Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've been a heating engineer and general metal worker for 40+ years but i've never heard of a leatherman. What is it ???? To save you Goggling it http://www. leatherman. com/ Quote The difference between a master and a beginner The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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