After repairing a brake controler problem, an RV repair professional in Leavenworh, WA taught me how to lube my wheel bearings. Simple task that eliminates a huge repair bill if wheel bearings burn out. I appreciate all the help and helpful tips I can get.
Gorilla tape is a must have. While waiting for new bush pins for my refrigerator door, I made support hinges from groilla tape - works fabulously! I'm thinking of making decorative hinges even after the new hing pins are installed just for the added reinforcement. Gorilla tape is not only stronger than duck tape, but it's black and looks a lot better (esthetically, that is) when applied.
Tier-One includes priority tools and supplies that you should not leave home without. You should know how to safely use them, or have someone available who does.
Running Gear: Proper tools to change tires (wheels). Check beforehand (Note Scamp needs deep socket to remove spare but regular socket is OK for mounting wheels to hubs) Air compressor and tire pressure gauge Jumper cables
Electrical: Multi-meter or 12 VDC and 120 VAC testers. Spare wire (10 and 14 g), crimp connectors, wire nuts Fuses Bulbs (tug and trailer, inside and outside). Wire cutter / crimp / strip tool Wire ties
Plumbing: Water heater drain plug socket Water Hose washers Assorted sizes of Hose Clamps
Multi-purpose: Adjustable wrenches, channel lock pliers, crescent wrench, needle nose and vice grip pliers (sized to the gear on your rig). Small hack saw Phillips and flat screwdrivers, also torx if needed. Duct tape and or Gorilla tape Electrical tape Butyl tape Spare rivets and rivet gun Emery cloth and small wire brush JB Weld 3M 4200 Marine caulk Bailing wire Any specialty tools or attachments required for your particular rig. Owner’s manuals with parts lists.
Tier-Two
Tier-Two includes tool you might be able to get by without, but they come in handy or are required less frequently. Tier-Two tools are recommended when full timing or boodocking when ready access to stores or repair facilities is not expected. Some of these items are so lightweight that there really is no reason not to carry them.
Spare bearing and seal set with cotter pins. Bearing pre-packed with grease and sealed in baggie Tire plug repair kit Metric and SAE Socket Set with extensions Battery hydrometer Torque Wrench Hammer with claw or Axe–hammer and small crowbar Electric screwdriver / drill and bits Grease gun if you have “bearing buddies” Can of WD-40 Chain quick links and shackles Dielectric grease Assorted bolts, screws, etc. Sections of replacement hose TFE paste and Thread Seal Tape Soldering iron with solder Small bubble level Refrigerator flue brush RV antifreeze if you might unexpectedly experience sub-freezing temps
I'm surprised no one noted multitool yet. I find even when I have my full compliment of tools for a job, the multitool comes in handy. I'll pull out the knife for a quick cut or the needle nose for a quick grab or twist or quick wire strip (only when my wife is looking. When she's not looking, I strip wire with my teeth, just like my dad taught me.).
As a new Scamp owner, I appreciate all the suggestions and the good reasons to hit the hardware store. We'll be taking our first trip next week, so I have some shopping to do.
One thing that I carry in my tow vehicle is a small all tool kit that comes in a small plastic brief case looking case. It may have about 90+ pieces in it. It's a Durabuilt kit from Target. Cost about $39 on sale maybe 7 years ago. I supplement that with a small spare assortment of blade fuses, a wee bit of plastic coated solid strand electrical wire to use as an emergency tie back, a rubber mallet, an electrical overload protector for shore power, a couple of bungee cords, and other things I can't think of right now. Of course I carry about 4 plastic bins in the tow vehicle, with LED awning lights, extension cord, cleaning supplies, drinking water hose with water filter and pressure control attached, 25 foot of regular hose, sewer hose and hose slunkey sp? in a separate bin. I also have a small patio rug, small convection oven in a box and more. Yes I carry a lot, but have it packed well in the bins. I don't use it all, but like to know I have it all. I'm sure others will chime in with their suggestions. Good luck and enjoy.
A recent post about lug nuts has me thinking about building a toolkit for my Scamp 13. I won’t take delivery until late summer so I have a while to plan. I want to be sure I have a tool that fits everything inside and outside the camper, without going overboard and carrying unneeded weight. What tools (and which sizes) would you not leave home without? Metric or Standard?
Most tool boxes are orderly and convenient. My Tow vehicle road box is not. I went to Harbor Freight and filled an ammo can with cheap tools. (Some free with a purchase of other tools.) They are packed in tight to take the least amount of space possible, and if stolen I am out less than $100 and my good tools are locked up at home. Remember that you will need to work on the tow vehicle as well.
After repairing a brake controler problem, an RV repair professional in Leavenworh, WA taught me how to lube my wheel bearings. Simple task that eliminates a huge repair bill if wheel bearings burn out. I appreciate all the help and helpful tips I can get.
Krestine
Gorilla tape is a must have. While waiting for new bush pins for my refrigerator door, I made support hinges from groilla tape - works fabulously! I'm thinking of making decorative hinges even after the new hing pins are installed just for the added reinforcement. Gorilla tape is not only stronger than duck tape, but it's black and looks a lot better (esthetically, that is) when applied.
Krestine
Here is my tool box inventory as of now.
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Tier-One
Tier-One includes priority tools and supplies that you should not leave home without. You should know how to safely use them, or have someone available who does.
Running Gear:
Proper tools to change tires (wheels). Check beforehand (Note Scamp needs deep socket to remove spare but regular socket is OK for mounting wheels to hubs)
Air compressor and tire pressure gauge
Jumper cables
Electrical:
Multi-meter or 12 VDC and 120 VAC testers.
Spare wire (10 and 14 g), crimp connectors, wire nuts
Fuses
Bulbs (tug and trailer, inside and outside).
Wire cutter / crimp / strip tool
Wire ties
Plumbing:
Water heater drain plug socket
Water Hose washers
Assorted sizes of Hose Clamps
Multi-purpose:
Adjustable wrenches, channel lock pliers, crescent wrench, needle nose and vice grip pliers (sized to the gear on your rig).
Small hack saw
Phillips and flat screwdrivers, also torx if needed.
Duct tape and or Gorilla tape
Electrical tape
Butyl tape
Spare rivets and rivet gun
Emery cloth and small wire brush
JB Weld
3M 4200 Marine caulk
Bailing wire
Any specialty tools or attachments required for your particular rig.
Owner’s manuals with parts lists.
Tier-Two
Tier-Two includes tool you might be able to get by without, but they come in handy or are required less frequently. Tier-Two tools are recommended when full timing or boodocking when ready access to stores or repair facilities is not expected. Some of these items are so lightweight that there really is no reason not to carry them.
Spare bearing and seal set with cotter pins. Bearing pre-packed with grease and sealed in baggie
Tire plug repair kit
Metric and SAE Socket Set with extensions
Battery hydrometer
Torque Wrench
Hammer with claw or Axe–hammer and small crowbar
Electric screwdriver / drill and bits
Grease gun if you have “bearing buddies”
Can of WD-40
Chain quick links and shackles
Dielectric grease
Assorted bolts, screws, etc.
Sections of replacement hose
TFE paste and Thread Seal Tape
Soldering iron with solder
Small bubble level
Refrigerator flue brush
RV antifreeze if you might unexpectedly experience sub-freezing temps
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As always.. this is IMHO and YMMV.
This is just what I was looking for! Thank you so much.
I'm surprised no one noted multitool yet. I find even when I have my full compliment of tools for a job, the multitool comes in handy. I'll pull out the knife for a quick cut or the needle nose for a quick grab or twist or quick wire strip (only when my wife is looking. When she's not looking, I strip wire with my teeth, just like my dad taught me.).
As a new Scamp owner, I appreciate all the suggestions and the good reasons to hit the hardware store. We'll be taking our first trip next week, so I have some shopping to do.
One thing that I carry in my tow vehicle is a small all tool kit that comes in a small plastic brief case looking case. It may have about 90+ pieces in it. It's a Durabuilt kit from Target. Cost about $39 on sale maybe 7 years ago. I supplement that with a small spare assortment of blade fuses, a wee bit of plastic coated solid strand electrical wire to use as an emergency tie back, a rubber mallet, an electrical overload protector for shore power, a couple of bungee cords, and other things I can't think of right now. Of course I carry about 4 plastic bins in the tow vehicle, with LED awning lights, extension cord, cleaning supplies, drinking water hose with water filter and pressure control attached, 25 foot of regular hose, sewer hose and hose slunkey sp? in a separate bin. I also have a small patio rug, small convection oven in a box and more. Yes I carry a lot, but have it packed well in the bins. I don't use it all, but like to know I have it all. I'm sure others will chime in with their suggestions. Good luck and enjoy.
SG
A recent post about lug nuts has me thinking about building a toolkit for my Scamp 13. I won’t take delivery until late summer so I have a while to plan. I want to be sure I have a tool that fits everything inside and outside the camper, without going overboard and carrying unneeded weight. What tools (and which sizes) would you not leave home without? Metric or Standard?
Thanks...
Joe
Central Wisconsin
Most tool boxes are orderly and convenient. My Tow vehicle road box is not. I went to Harbor Freight and filled an ammo can with cheap tools. (Some free with a purchase of other tools.) They are packed in tight to take the least amount of space possible, and if stolen I am out less than $100 and my good tools are locked up at home. Remember that you will need to work on the tow vehicle as well.
I would not discount the rivet gun and a wide assortment of rivets, collars, and caps. And, don't forget the acorn nuts
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I have a lot of tools to buy, better cut back on the cute decorative stuff !
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