NWDave

What brought this up is the article about Bad Fuel in the Badlands. Obviously, when traveling any great distance (outside daily driving range), one should have an extra fuel filter plus the tools to change it, as well as the tools appropriate to crack the injector line if need be. With all the wealth of knowledge floating around on these boards, I would hope that we could come up with a reasonable list of tools and items one should carry with them while on a trip or just out and about in the back country. I know I have the extra fuel filter, but how about other items? I know some who carry an extra lift pump. Would this be something appropriate and is it something that could be changed &quot;roadside&quot;. Fishing for suggestions and ideas.<br><br>~Dave

sdscuba

Duct Tape and Baling wire.

Click

Redleg

[quote author=sdscuba link=board=8;threadid=11722;start=0#111199 date=1046716860]<br>Duct Tape and Baling wire. <br><br>Click<br>[/quote]<br>Handyman's secret weapon <br><br>I also keep a tow strap/ nylon tool bag with wrenches,sockets,plyers, breaker bar, screwdriver/ etc. Small electrical repair kit, fuses. When I finish some frame/bumper mods, a highlift jack, come along, chain. I also plan on mods to be able to use air tools. Last owner also left a nice first aid kit, but I need to purge out the bad stuff.

Lary Ellis (Top)

I carry a box with all the tools necessary to just about rebuild the truck Minus maybe gear pullers and tools of that nature.<br><br> I also have a 12 volt impact wrench that actually works and can really speed up a tire change or what ever. I keep antifreeze, oil, filters, quick epoxy that can be squeezed in your hand and applied to plug a leak even in a fuel tank. A length of fuel line and clamps, extra serpentine belt and all kinds of electrical connectors and fuses.<br><br> About the only thing I don't carry is extra fuel, I don't think it is worth the hazard it creates. All this goes in a tool box in the back and I feel better knowing it is there.<br><br> I have often as not, robbed my supplies to help stranded motorist as well.

shortfieldbreak

I have a couple gallons of oil, enough for an oil change, a couple extra oil filters, a fuel filter (and tools to replace it with), tarp, haynes manual, bungees, bungee net, ratchet tie downs, and general emergency kit (first aid kit, foul weather gear, lantern, chamois, etc). I can't count the number of times I've needed something in there. I'm glad I'm such a packrat. <br><br>-SFB

NWDave

Now we're cookin'. Come on, I know there are some very knowledgeable people, many involved in rescue, safety and such who have some personal opinions. We're asking for your advice.<br><br>~Dave

Redleg

Mentioned it once before I think, for you guys with HD bumpers, a highlift jack mounted across the front can become handy and protect the grill if mounted good. Also a spotlight/flashlight, a triangle, flare. If you have an old cell phone, leave it in the car, 911 will still work, but be aware of your location when calling. Most places still cannot track them. A sign that says &quot;call police&quot; for an emergency. Blanket.

Redleg

Oh yeah.... spare key. Most police do not open locked vehicles anymore. Some windows on new vehicles are tempered and will break easily and if a wire gets pulled on a power lock application, it can short and wipe the computer out. Add fire extinguisher too.

Dieseldude4x4

[quote author=Redleg link=board=8;threadid=11722;start=0#111280 date=1046735726]<br><br><br>Handyman's secret weapon <br><br>[/quote]<br><br>Looks like I'm not the only one that watches the Red Green Show.

boehunter49

;D I have the right stuff==== #1 Wrenches now the most important #2 WD40 #3 duct tape. <br> Here are the reason's IF IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE LOOSE AN ISN'T YOU USE WD40 ON IT, AN IF IT ISN'T SUPPOSE TO BE LOOSE, AN IS YOU USE DUCT TAPE TO HOLD IT.<br> Oh yea I watch the Red Green show best handyman show show on tv.<br> Now for real, I pretty much carry what you guys are carring, along with tow straps I also carry a few clevis's for hooking straps together if I need extra length, also a little grill an some charcoal (never know when we decide to stop at a market an grab a couple steaks or whatever an just have our own little cook out along the road)<br> Thats about it for me Bob

AlpineRAM

I do carry:<br>Toolbox with metric and &quot; ratchet sets.<br>Hammer, set of pliers, breaker bar etc. <br>Good penetrating oil, silicone spray, dielectric grease, Scotch23 (self vulcanising tape) duct tape...<br>1st aid kit, stocked up with 2 aluminum foil blankets and anti AIDS gloves and mouth to mouth breathing kit.<br>2 triangles, big Maglite, spare batteries.<br>1 fire extinguisher<br>1 hand held 55W halogen hand light with about 20 yards of cord. ( attaches directly to battery terminals.. don't ask where I got to know blown fusible links at 3 am in a snowstorm...)<br>2 coveralls mechanic style<br>1 set of garments ( emergency use old stuff, but in sealed plastic bag with a towel) and shoes.<br>1 bar of soap<br>some engine oil, atf, wiper fluid, coolant and some water<br>Some stuff to eat- usually some chocolate or cookies, some energy drink.<br>1 pack of cigarettes (I am a smoker, but if you are a non-smoker take them nevertheless.. some other addict might need them )<br><br>Well that's about it. I have to do a lot of night driving in remote regions when doing maint. or repair on radio data bridges.<br><br>AlpineRAM

pappyman

Basic hand tools...Fuel filter and filter wrench...Air compressor...Cable chains...Cell phone and GPS and CB...25 ft tow chain...Extra oil and anti-frezze...Old blanket...Flashlight...20 ton hyd jack...Spare fuses and bulbs...Reflective trangle kit...Duct tape and wire<br><br>The items Ive used the most are the Cell phone and GPS to call for HELP

Lary Ellis (Top)

Places NWDAVE as the head of the &quot;Emergency travel kit&quot; committee and can't wait to see what the final outcome for the Official DTR emergency Travel kit will look like.<br><br> Dave, do you feel as though you just volunteered again? ;D

Dieseldude4x4

I can see &quot;Member of Emergency Travel Kit Committee&quot; being added to the sig already.

dodgeman01

I have duct tape wire 5lb hammer. &quot;never know when you need one of those&quot; some oil and all the other tools a guys needs &quot;extra can of chew for those long cold walks to the gas station after running out of fuel :-[&quot; <br>DM01