Your Absolute Must Need

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Diligent_Transport, Apr 6, 2022.

  1. Diligent_Transport

    Diligent_Transport Bobtail Member

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    What have you O/Os come across along your journey that makes your road life 1000 times better/easier that you now could not go without. Im getting on the road soon and looking for things to consider having that are out of the "norm" of having
     
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  3. Jed2009

    Jed2009 Light Load Member

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    Zip ties. PB Blaster. Brake cleaner.
     
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    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Duct tape, zip ties, bottle of no doz, jb weld, a roll of rescue tape (radator hose tape), WD-40 and a crowbar.

    Sometimes a bad solution is better then no solution and can limp you the 50 miles to a shop. Also sometimes something just needs the everloving #### beaten out of it.
     
  6. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    You talking tools or creature comforts? I can give 3 random things that I absolutely love, errrr, 4.

    1. A hotspot or mobile data source so you can stream entertainment on whatever device you want (bigger than a phone)
    2. A $100 Amazon or similar memory foam mattress
    3. A 12v fridge (real fridge, I have a Truckfridge)
    4. A toaster oven. A lot of us have a microwave and that's nice. Toaster oven for me added a lot of food options.

    As for stuff you NEED like tools it would take me forever to write all that down.
     
  7. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    A good internet connection. Napa will deliver to the side of the road
     
  8. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    Fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, inverter, and generator. Generator driven air conditioner and heater.

    It's a whole different experience.

    If I use any of my vehicles for anything longer than just a quick run to the supermarket or to the auto parts store, I feel lost without all of the comforts of home that I have in my tractor.
     
  9. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    KY Jelly :)

    Seriously, for me it’s all about having a great cup of coffee…TA crap coffee and it’s a crappie day for me.
     
  10. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    I feel the same way. Nowdays both my personal pickup and my wife's Jeep have a 12v fridge in the back. Love em.
     
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