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Starting a "Things To Keep In Truck" list

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tderrick, Sep 1, 2014.

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  1. Sep 1, 2014 #1
    tderrick

    tderrick Light Load Member

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    What do you guys / gals keep in your truck as "essential" items to never be without?

    I have started a list with -

    1. Spare bulbs for exterior lights
    2. Torque wrench and most commonly used sockets for checking lug nuts. ( what size sockets? )


    Please help a rookie be prepared !! lol


    thanks for any help in adding to my list. (There must be a ton more)
     
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  3. Sep 1, 2014 #2
    Derailed

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    Electrical kit with a roll of 12 or 14 gauge wire, connectors, splicer, tape etc.
     
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  4. Sep 1, 2014 #3
    pattyj

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    vice gripes,hammer,rubber seals for the glad hands screw drivers, duct tape
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2014 #4
    Snowshoes

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    Along with the items above, baling wire and wire cutters.

    Winter coming, kitty litter/rock salt, insulated coveralls (you get what you pay for), heavy gloves, and good winter boots.
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2014 #5
    Hamburger71

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    I think this is one of the better threads I've seen started. I hope there is a lot of experience shared.
     
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  8. Sep 1, 2014 #6
    thedrifter

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    Loose the torque wrench. I carry lights extra wire about 6' in 16 gage, electrical tape duck tape, rain gear. I keep three days of food ( mre's) an extra very warm sleeping bag, 1/4in rope 50ft a blue tarp 8x10 a small hatchet, a 3' crowbar, 4# hammer, sockets and wrenches in saw and metric, oil, water starter fluid, wd40 it can be used in place of starter fluid, varouis sizes of screws nuts and bolts. Extra 3/8x1" mudflap. Extra fuel filters airline antifreeze extra fan belt. Rock salt and kitty litter screw drivers and toque head drivers. Filter wrench or a 2' piece of seatbelt. I'm sure I have missed something's but as you go you'll learn what you need for your are. Oh yea and 100 dollars that I don't touch except for an emergency.
     
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    Snowshoes

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    I did keep airline antifreeze, coolant/antifreeze, extra oil. I'm embarrassed I forgot to mention the WD40.:biggrin_25513:
    If you do break down in the winter, the warm sleeping bag stated above will be invaluable, I always had a -50* rated bag in the winter.
     
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  10. Sep 1, 2014 #8
    kemosabi49

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    Duct tape and WD40 is a must. WD40 has about a million uses and you can use it to free frozen/stuck locks, clean electrical connections and on rusted bolts and nuts. Having some spare fuses and electrical wire is not a bad idea either. A roll of baling wire and some asst zip ties too. Extra coolant, oil, fuel filters and a filter wrench if needed. Basic electrical kit with wire cutter/strippers, crimp connectors and electrical tape. More important is enough food and water to last for a few days as well as some warm clothing and a good sleeping bag.
     
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    Wild Murphy

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    Add a good flashlight with extra batteries too.
     
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    Snowshoes

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    Good one, definite must!

     
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