Tools for a newbie??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Midwest Kid, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. Midwest Kid

    Midwest Kid Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone, so I found a job and I am going to be leaving out in the morning on my first trip. But as I am packing my stuff getting ready to go, I figured I should probably have a tool box of some kind. Can anyone tell me some good things to carry with me, granted I am not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination but maybe just a few odds and ends to get me to a mechanic. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Zephirus

    Zephirus Light Load Member

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    Gloves.... above all else. I learned that the hard way.
     
  4. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    a small sledge hammer or a big framing hammer for getting tandem pins loose.
    channel locks/ adjustable wrench
    some kind of cutters for cutting metal wire seals etc.
     
  5. searay

    searay Light Load Member

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    First Aid Kit
     
  6. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Carry a good tire gauge . Various screwdrivers to change lights .
     
  7. searay

    searay Light Load Member

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    Carry extra Flares for melting ice if needed on valves.
     
  8. Midwest Kid

    Midwest Kid Bobtail Member

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    Wow!! Thank you all for such quick responses. I am looking forward to hearing more, but these all have been great ideas up to this point. Thanks again and be safe out there
     
  9. luvtheroad

    luvtheroad Road Train Member

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    carry non perishable food and bottled water, just in case.
     
  10. Stump

    Stump Heavy Load Member

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    If you have the money buy a small tool kit, they have nice ones at costco or wal -mart for about 100$
     
  11. ship71021

    ship71021 Medium Load Member

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    I bought a toolkit of of a fellow driver. I'll also say a wirecutter,hammer,gloves, and definitely a sleeping bag.
     
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