What tools in the truck?

[Apache]

Whilst populating my new tool chest today, and sorting my tools out, I have found I have several sets of most tools etc, so I've started making up a toolbox to keep in the truck when offroading (AA can sort it on the road, thats what I pay them for!)

So far, I have a full set of spanners from 6mm to 24mm, an adjustable, a selection of screwdrivers, a set of allen keys 1mm to 10mm, a pair of longnose pliers, a pair of side cutters, a hammer, some insulation tape, a selection of bungees and a ball of string.

What other 'essesntials' would the esteemed readership recommend, including small spares?

I dont want to take the entire contents of the shed, but it would be useful to at least have a chance at fixing if I break stuff!

[gwh200]

Whilst populating my new tool chest today, and sorting my tools out, I have found I have several sets of most tools etc, so I've started making up a toolbox to keep in the truck when offroading (AA can sort it on the road, thats what I pay them for!)

So far, I have a full set of spanners from 6mm to 24mm, an adjustable, a selection of screwdrivers, a set of allen keys 1mm to 10mm, a pair of longnose pliers, a pair of side cutters, a hammer, some insulation tape, a selection of bungees and a ball of string.

What other 'essesntials' would the esteemed readership recommend, including small spares?

I dont want to take the entire contents of the shed, but it would be useful to at least have a chance at fixing if I break stuff!

a cuddly toy, a toaster and a set of sliding doors!

seriuosly spare oil and fuel filters

and personally will now not go anywhere without ammeter

[Woodzie]

Whilst populating my new tool chest today, and sorting my tools out, I have found I have several sets of most tools etc, so I've started making up a toolbox to keep in the truck when offroading (AA can sort it on the road, thats what I pay them for!)

So far, I have a full set of spanners from 6mm to 24mm, an adjustable, a selection of screwdrivers, a set of allen keys 1mm to 10mm, a pair of longnose pliers, a pair of side cutters, a hammer, some insulation tape, a selection of bungees and a ball of string.

What other 'essesntials' would the esteemed readership recommend, including small spares?

I dont want to take the entire contents of the shed, but it would be useful to at least have a chance at fixing if I break stuff!

3/8 socket set

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Cable ties !

[joker??]

cable ties , spare wire , electric: joiners

[The Lang-Shankit Scunner]

Whilst populating my new tool chest today, and sorting my tools out, I have found I have several sets of most tools etc, so I've started making up a toolbox to keep in the truck when offroading (AA can sort it on the road, thats what I pay them for!)

So far, I have a full set of spanners from 6mm to 24mm, an adjustable, a selection of screwdrivers, a set of allen keys 1mm to 10mm, a pair of longnose pliers, a pair of side cutters, a hammer, some insulation tape, a selection of bungees and a ball of string.

What other 'essesntials' would the esteemed readership recommend, including small spares?

I dont want to take the entire contents of the shed, but it would be useful to at least have a chance at fixing if I break stuff!

I would go for 12 inches of each size of coolant hose, and some short pieces of copper pipe the same size with jubilee clips, burst hose can be repaired with copper by cutting hose at point of split and shoving it in and clippin it, with some spare rubber for the really bad bits. I always keep some with me because of the tesco carpark incident (peeing out).

[BUSHWHACKER]

7mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm spanners and sockets, flat head and philips screw drivers, Parrot beak pliers, a length of wire, insulation tape, a pencil and something to lie on if it's wet.

[Woodzie]

rubber chicken .......For you know who

[joker??]

7mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm spanners and sockets, flat head and philips screw drivers, Parrot beak pliers, a length of wire, insulation tape, a pencil and something to lie on if it's wet.

what the pencil vince ????

[BUSHWHACKER]

what the pencil vince ????

You can make a bright light out of a pencil's lead (graphite)

[peter026]

Plus WD40 and duck tape

[BUSHWHACKER]

what the pencil vince ????

As it happens, there's a few vid on youtube about it......

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_X2OKEpBz5s

[The Lang-Shankit Scunner]

As it happens, there's a few vid on youtube about it......

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_X2OKEpBz5s

Flippin excellent idea mate. Although it sounds expensive

[plumb bob]

The usual spare top up fluids,

rad cap & thermostat

Spool of 1mm wire

Selection of fuses & bulbs

Hand wipes (heavy duty)& paper towels


Tow rope etc ( ie a bag of recovery gear for off road use)

[BUSHWHACKER]

Flippin excellent idea mate. Although it sounds expensive

Where d'you buy your pencils then?