Top 10 parts to carry
Submitted: Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 19:34
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Member - Peter
Hi I am soon to set up a list of the top ten parts to carry in case of mecanical problems in the bush for our club and new members , I was woundering what others would consider esentual,this list is based on resonable easy repairs that can be handled by hopfully most drivers with a basic tool kit (laths and diagnostic equipment not included )Peter
York 4x4
ALSO does anyone know where I can get a book listing towns etc positions in Australia by UTM
grid referance not lat / long ??
Reply By: GaryInOz - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 21:27
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 21:27
11 Flexible emergency radiator hose with clips
12 EPIRB
13 Chewing gum for radiator/fuel tank repairs
14 12v 7Ah gelcell with solar cell charger for back up power to
UHF radio
15 Two sheets of clear plastic 6' x 6' for recovery of water.
So far my additions would add occupy a space of 6" x 6" x 12".
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Follow Up By: rickwagupatrol - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 21:54
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 21:54
where's the shovel??????????
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Reply By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:06
Monday, Mar 17, 2003 at 23:06
I note you say mechanical problems rather than recovery gear.
A comprehensive tool kit needn't be bulky.
I carry a quality socket kit with any specialist
tools necessary
Ring spanner kit, screwdriver set and allan keys
Small medium and large vice grips and pliers
A quality hydraulic jack wheel brace and substantial jacking plate
Tire repair equipment and compressor
Jumper leads, fuses, wire, split pins, hack saw
Araldite, plastic steel, silastic, wire brush
Gaffer tape and assortment of nuts and bolts and hammer
A winch extension strap as a tow rope
and a tarp to keep me and all parts clean whilst working
Cheers Rob
Cairns Offroad Training & Tours
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Reply By: GOB - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2003 at 20:01
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2003 at 20:01
peter i saw torch mentioned should be high on list; as for credit card its probably more important for someone at
home to have that number and details on our last trip north we were listening to vks737 try to help someone but the person who was stuck would not give his card details over the network airwaves (fairenough ) but parts wetre available transport available but no money to pay no parts did not hear the end of tale only that he was out of trouble but if someone safe has credit card details for these emergencies it could save a lot of stress
ps i do agree with the extra beer
gob89 nissan looking foward to august and more travelling
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Reply By: Member - Bob - Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003 at 17:49
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2003 at 17:49
I agree with the fencing wire and pliers. You can make almost anything with enough turns of the wire. I've found that it is one thing to have all the tools, but another to repair or replace what has broken. Bits of carpet, sheet rubber, cut up metal containers, odd bits of metal harvested from the trailer all can be useful. Selleys Unead it from the Handyman bar is useful (and better than chewing gum).
So the proirities for me are directed at repairing
tyres
cooling system
electrical
structural
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