Just Getting Started....What Gear Do I Need ?

MilwOTR
Message me with your email and I have a list on Excel of all the things for the last 2 months that others said would be good to have with web site links.

 

I'm also looking for stuff. Things I think I'll need: Fridge Microwave laptop lcd tv cb Amateur radio (2 meter minimum) Cell phone with very large coverage. Good speaker set for music gun. - This I know is trouble crossing state lines and being in a vehicle. But I also know for a fact that drivers have them, and I haven't slept without one for years .

 

As far as having the weapon in the truck with you, take it at your own risk, You will be in violation of local laws if they apply, and could easily find yourself in the local slammer. There is simply no need to have a gun in a truck, when things like pepper spray and some of your work tools are available. If I were threatened, I would use a large hammer out of my truck, but I would never take the risk of having a gun along. And it's not because i don't have one that's easily concealable. There is one located about 2.5 foot from where my fingers are typing, but in the truck, I am risking way too much to bring one along. I need my freedom, and don't like small town jails. Not real fond of big town ones either....

 

Sorry for not getting back sooner here is my list. The second list below is from someone else and has good things as well

Nomenclature

2008 Randy McNally Deluxe Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, ALK CoPilot Laptop 9 USB with SiRFstarIII Chipset, Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008, Drivers Daily Log 2008, National Truck Stop Directory, XM Radio, Coleman 40 Qt. Vert/Hori Cooler with both AC/DC outlets, Koolatron Lunch Box Heater/stove, Koolatron Portable Microwave Oven MIC20 12v, Crockpot 12v, coffee maker 4 cup, Vacuum Wet/Dry Cordless, Small Flashlight with replacement bulbs, Surefire Flashlight or Walmart knock off any light uses CR123 lithium battery, (Maglite) rechargeable spotlight LED headlamp, Roadpro Alarm clock at least 2, Leatherman Micra folding scissors for steel seals, poncho or good rain coat, work gloves, Two pillows , Sheets twin bed 2 sets, two blankets, Kingpin/Tandem puller should be provided, soft bag in case of break downs, Triple Portfolio Bag, small hand held propane torch, PB Blaster for stuck pins , Air Line Antifreeze

A Burton 12volt stove, An apporpriate number of discs to play. A couple gals of water for eme cleaning or drinking. A few cans of spray window cleaner. Hand cleaner w/pumice &/or de-greaser. Baby wipes. Several rolls of towels & toilet paper. Bag of throw away work rags. A stow away porta potty. Water to fill the porta potty. Some air freshener or Fabreeze. Interior cleaner like Simple Green etc. A good blanket or sleeping bag, maybe both. Extra toiletries, shampoo, toothpaste etc. A shaving kit for cleaning up w/o a shower. Extra clothing (naturally). A good coat or jacket for the winter. A ski mask type hat. Good anti-slip shoes/soles. Outside work boots/shoes. A pair of "inside" slippers or shoes. Some throw rugs all around the inside. The best driving/sunglasses you can afford. A second pair for when you loose/break the above. Some reading materials. Maybe a "driving pillow" for a little extra back support. A few basic handtools. Spare nuts/bolts/screws/hose clamps. Tape & bailing wire. Light bulbs. Wire nuts or crimp connectors w/crimper. Some extra wire, red & black. Extra fuel filters w/a small container of fuel. Apropriate tools for removing/installing filters. Extra belts, hoses & clamps. Toolkit for above. An extra trailer cord. Extra bunjee cords. A tire gauge. Some extra glad hand grommets. An air fitting on your tanks or glad hand to fill tires from. The apropriate length hose w/air chuck. Some extra wheel bearing oil & covers. A gallon of bug juice. A gallon of engine oil. A gallon or 2 of antifreeze. Anti-gel juice. Jumper cables, long & heavy wires.

 

Good list, I made it so someone can cut and paste it for reference.

 

here is a link for to topics on this forum on cb's http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/cb-radio-forum/

 

Hi there. I've been on the road with hubby for over a month now and we're still trying to find a GOOD cooler. Tried a Wal-Mart fridge - nope. Wouldn't run.

Tried a supposedly high quality awesome Koolatron cooler. It ran for a day then quit. It won't run.

I know our inverter is good because we've used the microwave and a toaster so it's not the inverter. Maybe just bad luck...

I'm getting really frustrated throwing out food that spoils. I have an ice cooler for my pop and things that don't leak in a bouncy truck but I want a cooler that works, that is reliable, that will keep my food COLD!!!!

Any suggestions???? please???? It's way too expensive to keep eating out on the road.

Thank you
Brenda

 

I have one that i got at sport chalet and and it is over 5 years old dont use it that much and it still works. warranty was for one year!