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!
Tools for a newbie??
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Midwest Kid, Mar 8, 2009.
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Gloves.... above all else. I learned that the hard way.
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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. -
First Aid Kit
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Carry a good tire gauge . Various screwdrivers to change lights .
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Carry extra Flares for melting ice if needed on valves.
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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
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carry non perishable food and bottled water, just in case.
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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$
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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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