emergency and spare parts kits

[ddmdre]

we want to make up a good list of things we should have for emergencies like first aid kit, and also a kit of "spare parts" like fuses for our fifth wheel. as we are full timing we need pretty complete kits. does anyone out there have good ideas of what they take?

[murffdog]

Top of the list, duck tape and bungy cords. :)

[utmtman]

Might want to get you some good silicone, just a tube for those emergency repairs. Electrical tape may also come in handy. The fuses and duct tape are also good to have. Pick up a small tool box and a set of house tools like pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, a hammer, measuring tape, water pump pliers, needle nose pliers, small socket set and wrench set could not hurt either. Some elmers wood glue, a box of toothpicks, and a c clamp can come in handy for repairs of the screw holes for drawers, doors, and cabinets. These are just a few of the things I have had to get since we started fulltiming two years ago.

[stevesandidge]

in addition to all the tools, make sure that you have the owners manuels to all the appliances in your rig. also get a cheap meter and learn how to use it.
steve

[whodo]

Here is a list that I found some where, can't really remember where.

SPARE PARTS/TOOLS:
[ ] AM/FM Weather Radio with NOAA weather alerts
[ ] Vise Grips
[ ] Needle Nose Pliers
[ ] File
[ ] Duct Tape
[ ] Electrical tape
[ ] 14 gauge wire w/nuts
[ ] Bailing wire
[ ] Flashlight (L.E.D.) 2 each (one inside, one in outside storage)
[ ] Spare Batteries for flashlight
[ ] Spare light bulbs for overhead lights in PU
[ ] Plug kit for tires (available in most automotive sections at Meier or Wal-Mart)
[ ] caution triangles/flares - in case of accident or on the road problem
[ ] Headlight (LED) type straps around your head (for hands-free tire changing at night)
[ ] Screwdriver with multiple bit storage in the handle, ratchet type
[ ] Claw hammer (use with Vice Grips to remove awning stakes)
[ ] Hatchet - in the shed in rendezvous stuff
[ ] Hacksaw w/ blades - in the shed
[ ] Bow saw - in the shed hanging on the wall
[ ] Sewing kit with heavy duty thread from a leather store
[ ] Small hose clamps with splice kit for water line breaks
[ ] Small assortment of screws, nuts/bolts, hoses and knobs
[ ] Voltmeter/Continuity Checker
[ ] Spare 15A and 20A fuses
[ ] Rope (clothesline type, many uses)
[ ] Bungee cords, 6 each various lengths
[ ] Palm driver
[ ] walkie talkies

[gmandjj1980]

When I need to fix something I am amazed at the variety of fasteners I find. For instance, when I need to take down one of the vents, I need a square screwdriver (Roberts) and a Phillips screwdriver just to take down the vent from inside the rig.

I discovered that a place called Rockler will send an assortment of screws that work with both the Roberts and the Phillips bits. As things need to be fixed, I toss the Phillips screws and replace them with the ones I have bought. I would replace everything with the Roberts if I could, but they can be hard to come by.

happy trails

[jimbo]

I picked up a socket set from the local hardware in a case with both metric and english sockets and is it handy and each socket has its place so they don't get lost. Also have a pkg. of the nylon zip strips the electritians use to bundle wires they are super handy and don't rust. I also threw together a box of common screws and bolts and some tech screws (self tapping)also nuts and washers. I also carry a small air compressor for inflating tires and tire plug kit for tubeless tires. You never know when you get a flat away from home they are available at auto parts store and only cost a few bucks and are easy to use.