Suggestions for a daycab tool bag...

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  1. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    I used to have a tool bag when I had a sleepover and was running regionally. it's been awhile since I packed one for a daycab. I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want to throw in it, but if anybody can think of anything I'm forgetting, please pipe up. of course, keep in mind that I'm dealing with a day cab with limited space inside, and I usually can get service within a couple hours. I would like everything to pack in one of my smaller tool bags that I have at home. I figured a couple crescent wrenches for fifth wheel adjustments, a wrench for brake adjustments if necessary, a Phillips screwdriver, spare fuses, electrical tape, zip ties... anything else I may be forgetting?
     
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  3. ChaoSS

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    Vice grips, tie wire, small pry bar, small sledge hammer, flashlight/work light screwdriver with bit set for various bits. Duct tape.

    Might not need everything. Pick and choose what would come in handy for you.
     
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    Yeah, a pair of crecent wrenches that can open wide enough to replace a gladhand. Spare gladhand seals.


    Maybe a tire plug kit and an electrical test probe to track down a wiring short?
     
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  5. JReding

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    Probably not the tire plug kit. If I get that, then I'll need an air hose, and I don't have room for one in here. I just call in for road service for the tire, if I can't get to a shop on my own.

    I'll probably pick up an extra meter from Harbor Freight, good idea.
     
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  6. JReding

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    I can get most of that from my tool box at home, I have extras. I use a run of the mill claw hammer for my tire thumper, I think that would suffice in place of a small sledge.
     
  7. G13Tomcat

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    DEFINITELY on the glad hand stuff. Wish I'd had those last week; cost me a bit of downtime, and/or stopping by my house.
     
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  8. JReding

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    There's no stopping by my place for me. Twenty miles from nowhere, and no way to get a truck to climb the hill I live off. o_O
     
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    Kinda makes me appreciate the flat lands of Ohio, haha! I'm blessed that my 'routes' run me within a mile or two of my home. After almost 30 years driving, I got lucky... (finally!) :)

    Pack those connectors and seals, pal. Everything above sounds great, IMHO~!
     
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  10. I glide 47

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    First reply duct tape I'm so proud to be part of this forum ,knowing that I'm not the only red neck!
     
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    WD40. Get one of those mini cans if you're trying to save space. But I always carry some with me.
     
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