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Old 12-07-2015, 08:58 PM   #1
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Top five tools.

What are your top five tools to have with when your camping?
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:06 PM   #2
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From the DW POV:

  1. WDH pry bar
  2. Rubber mallet
  3. Ryobi 18-Volt ONE + Lithium-ion tool-set: drill, air compressor, battery charger
  4. Level
  5. Kneeling mat
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:06 PM   #3
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Cordless drill for jacks
Mini air compressor
Rubber Mallet
Solar panel setup
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:10 PM   #4
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What's a water bandit?
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:12 PM   #5
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Me. See http://www.reserveamerica.com/outdoo...rv-toolbox.htm
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:29 PM   #6
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1. Air compressor
2. Multitool (a good quality one such as a Sog)
3. Multimeter
4. Tool kit to include all standard tools
5. Socket set to include metric

Link to water thief http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...w4UaAiRL8P8HAQ
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:33 PM   #7
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1-an adult beverage
2-hammer
3-duct tape
4-bailing wire
5-another adult beverage

Just saying.
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:35 PM   #8
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1) 18v drill/screwgun with assorted bit kit
2) Leatherman
3) Multi-meter
4) Lowe's 72 piece Tool Kit (it's a single kit, so I'll count it as a single tool!
5) Folding step ladder
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:53 PM   #9
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Wife, then the tools. Com on guys!
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Old 12-07-2015, 11:25 PM   #10
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Vice grips, leatherman wave, multi tip screwdriver, US-metric socket set, multi-meter, life straw.
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Old 12-07-2015, 11:51 PM   #11
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What's a water bandit?
Adapter that lets you connect your hose to faucets without threads or where the threads are stripped:

Amazon.com: Camco 22484 Water Bandit: Automotive
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Old 12-08-2015, 01:25 AM   #12
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1) bottle opener
2) corkscrew
3) axe
4) screw driver with screw (in case I can't find corkscrew)
5) Tylenol
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Old 12-08-2015, 03:48 AM   #13
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Pen for dogs have to keep them out of the way and safe.
WDH bar.
Cordless Drill
Level.
Lynx Blocks.
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Old 12-08-2015, 06:15 AM   #14
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Actually, I carry my entire tool box but if limited to five tools:

1) A jack
2) Tire iron
3) Multimeter
4) Screwdriver (phillips and square head)
5) Channel lock pliers
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Old 12-08-2015, 07:13 AM   #15
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I have had one for 10 years and never found a need for it.

Camco Water Bandit - Walmart.com
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I have had one for 10 years and never found a need for it.

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Old 12-08-2015, 08:54 AM   #17
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1. Channel lock
2. Adjustable wrench
3. 18v cordless drill
4. Rubber mallet
5. Socket set
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Old 12-08-2015, 09:41 AM   #18
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Gloves
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Channel Locks
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Old 12-08-2015, 09:44 AM   #19
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Multimeter, multi tip screw driver, assortment of wrenches (crescent and box/open), torque wrench (better check your pin box bolts or WD hitch if required), pex crimpers and cutters with spare pex and soft tubing, crimps and valves, a little romex, wire connectors and nuts, crimpers, lights, cordless drill, mallet and hammer, multiple sockets and socket wrench, hammer and mallet, roof repair stuff and the list goes on. Ok, that's more than 5, but we carry it all, including a few spare parts. I even have a spare t-stat. And believe it or not, we've had a use for every bit of it over the years. Hardly any breakdown will shut down a trip.


And a bonus feature, if you're parked next to me or near me, there's a good chance I might have what you need. I've had to do onsite repairs on ours a few times, but more times than that, I've helped other campers out with water leaks and fixes on plumbing, wiring etc.
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Actually, I carry my entire tool box but if limited to five tools:

1) A jack
2) Tire iron
3) Multimeter
4) Screwdriver (phillips and square head)
5) Channel lock pliers
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I actually carry an entire mechanic's tool set that I've added to and modified over the years. I keep this in my pass-thru storage and I've added all the sockets I need to service my hitch. I also keep a small household tool kit (also heavily customized) inside the trailer. The items above are all included in these sets.

Items I'll add for consideration:

Cell Phone with charger
Credit Card/Cash
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Assortment of extra screws
Assortment of extra fuses (for truck and trailer)
Torque Wrench (150 lb)
Air Gauge

I could go on and on. It is exceedingly difficult for me to nail down the 5 most important ones. My dad taught me growing up to always have at least a minimal set of tools while traveling, and add to it the specific ones you need for specific items.

You might think it's a lot of weight, but all my tools combined weigh well less than 100 lbs, and on a rig that is pushing 8K, that's not much. Cheap insurance IMO. If I can't fix it with the tools I have on hand, then I need professional help and my credit card.
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