Tools to take on a trip?

Hi John,
One thing that I have found very Handy is a container with various glues, apoxies and fillers in it. Had a plastic filler I used to fill the crack in the radiator. Trim glue to glue a rubber seal on. Contact adhesive to glue carpet back on the self in the back and numerous other little jobs along the way. Very handy. I would also recommend one packet of huge cable ties (really big ones). Can be used to tie what ever on when whatever breaks of.
Just a couple of things of the top of my head.

Josh

John,

Gaffa tape or mesh tape comes in handy....Can almost fix anything.

The most important tools I would take though are the shovel and tyre lever.

Cheers
Alan

A good pair of fencing pliers made in the first world will set you back by maybe a hundred bucks. Long handles is what to look for.

A good first world shovel not too big. Number zero comes to mind.

Six inch, eight inch and 12 inch shifters but not chinese.

Vise grips

strong tape

Chinese sockets will do you cos you wont need them to do anything too heavy too many times.

Same for open enders and ringys

a sharp knife and sharpener ( knife heavy and one small)

small screwdrivers that will tighten your spectacles

scissors

Thats about as basic as I can think of

Owen

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Cheers

Hi there. In the last ten years, I have found the main need I've had is for electrical repairs, alterations,etc. For me, this has meant a multimeter; 12v soldering iron; heat sinks; solder; connectors; crimping tool; spare fuse holders; spare fuses, globes and various lengths of wire; oh yes, and a reel of solder and I carry a solder pump too. In my time, more use than a s**t load of mechanical tools, but then it may be different for you!
The funny thing, all this doesn't add up to much in dollars, but it sure beats the s**t out of sitting by the side of the road with a blown ciggy lighter plus and a hot fridge!!!
Chris (SA)

After spending 4 mths out on a station working, one very handy piece of equipment we learned to carry is some No 8 fencing wire, and learn how to do a Cobb & Co twitch
We held rear ends & springs in on mustering buggies with it.!! Got us back to the homestead anyway.cheers unc.

Gidday

Angle grinder.

Regards

Kim

Hi,
You could also add to your list,
2 meters of 8 gauge fencing wire,
A magnet on a telescopic arm about 700mmmin length, that retracts down to about a biro length, ver handy for when you drop nuts, bolts in the engine bay and they get stuck somewhere.
600mm x 20mm gal water pipe, very handy for lifting wheels on to the studs, and for undoing tight wheel nuts. Extra leverage.
Tyre levers, and a puncture repair kit. Small rechargeable LED light stick.
One of them little clear see through boxes with dividers filled with three or four of each fuse you use.
Most of this stuff I carry with us all the time.

John,

A quality hydraulic jack, heave the rubbish thing that comes with the vehicle, again a quality wheel nut brace, and 5-6 wheel nut studs, plus spare nuts to fit.

Check the wheel nuts on your vehicle to ensure that you can undo them as the idiots who work in tyre places sometimes take delight in doing them up so tight with a rattle gun, that you cannot undo them and sheer the stud.

I recall a bloke in the Simpson having to make a 200 km run into Birdsville to get new studs for a vehicle in his group, that had new tyres fitted in Alice Springs.

Always buy 1st world tools, & keep away from Chinese rubbish. I know they are expensive, but you can't expect your sons or sons inlaw, to use anything else, can you (tongue in cheek).

One of those electrical impact wrenches. Shentia or similar. Plus a good set of impact sockets. Sockets are dual purpose, can be used with an ordinary t'bar or ratchet handle. The impact wrench is good for undoing all sorts of stubborn nuts.

We carry a basic socket set, set of ring and open ended spanners, screw driver set, misc small tools such as vice grips, pliers, cutters, hammer, wheel brace, tyre levers, 2 good jacks, duct tape, cable ties, a roll of small dia wire and have very rarely have to use them.

We do spend a lot of money on getting the vehicle serviced on a regular basis and at every second service, everything is checked incl dismantling, checking and repacking all wheel bearings and brakes. Costs us a lot, but we have never been let down by the vehicle.

Our tools range from good quality to Chinese rubbish, depending when i bought them but I only expect one use out of the cheapies whereas the good quality ones last a lifetime of constant use.

Stevesub

Add to all that an assortment of o-rings, tap washers, plumbers tape, fuses and spare automotive globes.

Hi John,

until now, I repaired most small stuff with gaffa tape. I also always carry some wire, as well as a tool kit and of course typical spares (like belts, radiator hoses).

When considering what to take with you, consider typical mechanical trouble with your type of vehicle. For instance, I have heard about problems with fuses, concerning my preferred car, the Toyota Troopy. There are some main fuses which are directly connected to the battery. Bad thing if one of those gives up. So make sure to carry some spare fuses. Jumper leads are also a good idea.

But in my eyes, number one breakdowns are tyre problems. I always carry not only tyre levers and a puncture repair kit and enough spare tubes, but also a bead breaker. This became especially handy on the Gary Highway, when I helped some nice Aussies change the bloody tube on their Hino truck tyre.

What about safety equipment?
On many tracks it makes sense not only to have a fire extinguisher, but also a 5 or 8 litre garden spray, which can be used in case of a spinnifex fire under your car. An advanced first aid kit would also be a good idea if you only have a basic one until now. A second fire extinguisher also makes sense.

The most handy tool that I regularly use during my outback tours is my Leatherman tool. Can really recommend this stuff. Always have it with me on my belt.

For handling the barbecue gear and the camp fire I use special high temperature gloves which are usually used for welding.

LED headlights may be another idea if you do not already own them. There is a great lamp available from German manufacturer LED Lenser (Zweibrueder), named the H 7. Bright as hell.

Bunnings also have a range of camping equipment. Just for in case that you don't know what to spend the rest of your bucks on.

Cheers from bloody boring Dortmund/Germany,

Juergen

Oh, and some of this stuff..

Rescue Tape.

Available from boating chandlery's etc.

Self amalgamating tape ,1001 uses ,almost as many uses as 8# fencing wire,,