What tools do you carry?

EarleOfBerkshire replied on 17/04/2024 19:20

Posted on 17/04/2024 19:20

As  a recent caravan owner I was wondering what tools people take with them when away? I so far have failed to find any recommendations. 

To date I have only had my electric drill (too lazy to wind steadies tongue-out), gas bottle spanner &  mallet.

I was thinking some screwdrivers and a pair of pliers would make sense but wondered if there is anything else I should carry. I'm not looking to be a mobile workshop, just be able to cope with minor problems if they should occur.

 

Thanks in advance!

Tinwheeler replied on 17/04/2024 19:43

Posted on 17/04/2024 19:43

The way caravans/MHs are built the list could be endless.

Insulating tape, duck tape, screws, wood glue, hammer, spanners, electrical test meter, fuses…..

eribaMotters replied on 17/04/2024 19:55

Posted on 17/04/2024 19:55

And some cable ties, ptfe spray, silicon spray, araldite instead of the wwod glue, small garden trowel, fuses, spare fans for the fridge, junior hacksaw. Basically I've a [football] boot bag stuffed with odd bits.

Colin

mickysf replied on 17/04/2024 21:15

Posted on 17/04/2024 21:15

I used to carry a small but comprehensive tool box but on the rare occasions when repairs were needed I always found that the precise tool I required was left at home. These days I now carry just my handy Leatherman with its attachments, what a fabulous tool that is. Superglue, arodite, silicon and wd40 spray, duck tape, PTFE tape, electricians tape and a selection of cable ties seem to make all the temporary fixes I now need. Then I’ll tackle proper repairs once home. Of course, that comprehensive tool kit which is available to us members on loan from the C&MC Site staff also helps. 

Amesford replied on 18/04/2024 11:50

Posted on 18/04/2024 11:50

I laughed when the wife came home with a cheap tool kit in a plastic case she keeps in our tow car, but the times I have had to eat humble pie when it comes to our aid when we are away 

TimboC replied on 18/04/2024 20:39

Posted on 18/04/2024 20:39

Superglue (a must!)

Crowbar (saves bending down to get awning pegs out)

Duck tape and cable ties

Fuses

Screwdriver (the ones that have a choice of bits)

Allen key set 

Some small wood screws and plugs (screws have a habit of working loose around the windows and in the gas locker)

But theres always a B and Q and a accesory shop nearby, so your toolkit will slowly build itself

joanie replied on 19/04/2024 20:25

Posted on 19/04/2024 20:25

we carry a basic tool kit in the car and then some spares for the van. When we have had a problem in the past , we've always found that one or two people will wander over to see how they can help. Either they have the tool required or they have pointed us in the right direction to get whatever it is that we need. 

Roger McNair replied on 20/04/2024 09:30

Posted on 20/04/2024 09:30

I carry a small FACOM socket and screwdriver set, electric drill for the legs, gaffer tape, long cable ties, sharp knife and heavy duty adhesive backed velcro. Anything else can be bought locally.

hitchglitch replied on 21/04/2024 09:38

Posted on 21/04/2024 09:38

Out of habit I carry a small, cheap, toolkit which has a hammer, pliers, screwdriver set, duck tape, selection of screws and fuses. I also carry a small multimeter as I was an electrical engineer and able to test and diagnose a few problems (and help others). Can’t remember the last time I used any of them, mainly because we have bought new motorhomes recently and don’t anticipate fixable problems.

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