tools

[jcc]

Just recently purchased a new to us 2013 x17z. Was wondering what people take with them in regards to tools and extra parts such as fuses hose washers etc.

[Ohiofinlander]

Congratulations!
Screwdrivers
Socket set
2# sledge hammer
Hatchet
Extra fresh water hose
Dedicated water hose for black tank cleanup
Electric surge protector
All options for electric hookup adaptors, Menards has a nice selection
Cheater freshwater hose with no threads
Water regulator
Water mugs, we carry 2 of the blue 5 gallon jugs from the box stores
Short ladder, 4'
Lighters
Plumbers tape for leaky fittings
Crescent wrench, pipe wrench
Electrical tape
Extra batteries for everything
This will get you started!

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[Ohiofinlander]

Water mugs should say water jugs(darn spell check)

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[jcc]

thanks about what was thinking. Wanting to get together a tool kit to keep in it full time.

[RedHorse1]

Make sure you have the tools to change a flat tire.
Fuses, check what you need.

[jcc]

Thanks that be something easy to forget

[Siamese]

My trailer toolkit will never be as large as my sailboat toolkit. When we first got our trailer, I shopped for tools, and ended up getting the bare minimum, with the thought that I'll almost never be where I can't get to someplace that will sell me the tool I need.

A lot of the tools are the obvious ones, and they've already been mentioned.

I carry a torque wrench with a socket to fit my trailer's lug nuts. And, I don't bother bringing the lug wrench that came with my trailer. The torque wrench supplies more leverage for getting the nuts off, and being a torque wrench, I can torque the nuts to the correct spec.

I carry a 16 ton bottle jack. It's compact, but a little on the heavy side, but will certainly have no problem lifting the trailer in the event of a flat.

And while I'm talking tires, I also carry a little AC powered air compressor. If we don't have an electrical hookup, I can just use our inverter generator.

I have a hydrometer for testing my batteries. Of course, I have a couple electrical meters that give their opinion on my batteries, but when I really want to know their state of charge, I don't think the hydrometer can be beat.

My tire pressure gauge is a Jaco (Not Jayco) dial meter that doesn't operate on batteries.

[jimovernon]

I carry a "AAA plus RV" road service card and a roll of duct tape. Haven't needed either yet!

[Bookemdanno]

I bought a Husky mechanics toolkit from Homedepot after Christmas last year. It's one of the bigger kits and it was on clearance for less than $100 (I think I paid $75). It was originally priced at $250. Look for some good deals on those kits after the holidays.

[N.S.Runner]

All of the above plus tools to fix the kids bikes. Alan keys and tire patches can make you a local legend on your loop.

[dhinkle57]

We bought toolkit from Harbor Freight that has most things you should need. Didn't want to spend a whole lot in case someone decides they need it more than me. X2 on the tire changing tools, we didn't have a lug wrench to fit the camper, so we got a 4-way.

[bigironcoder]

I'd say what tools to carry depends a lot on what kind of camping you plan to do. Long road trips - short local trips - boon docking - snow birding...

[geezerbob]

Hydraulic jack.
Plus what everybody else says. I have a list for extended trips that is to long to list here.