Ryobi 18 volt power tools, big fan of these:
Chainsaw
2 speed drill and bits (used mainly for BOS 470 jockey wheel)
Rattle gun (used mainly for drop down legs)
Lantern with USB port
Twin USB hub
3 x 2.5 ah batteries
12 volt charger
Torch
240 volt quick charger
Tyre Pressure Gauge
Tyre Deflator (Opposite Lock)
Multi Grips, Side Cutters, Bull Nose Pliers
2 tyre levers
Multi Meter (Stanley)
Small Tarp
Hand Saw
Shifting Spanners 9 & 12 inch
Lump Hammer (SCA)
Riggers Gloves
Axe (not pictured)
Long 1/2 inch Breaker Bar (Snap-On)
Metric Spanner & Socket Set 1/4 and 3/8 dri (Stanley)
Tyre Puncture Repair Kit, Tie Down Straps, Ratchet Straps
Box of Electrical bits:
Fuses, Test light, wire, connectors, Anderson and 12 pin connectors
Contents of tackle box listed below.
We have been caravanning for many years and have been adding and removing items from our tools the whole time. Glenn is a licenced mechanic and has worked in the motor industry all his working life. We are very lucky that he has picked up other skills along the way including auto electrical and he is constantly tinkering. He gets satisfaction from making gadgets and improvements.
So, when we decided to hit the road full time, we didn’t need to change our tool box much at all. The only additional thing we added was a Kneeling pad from SCA for climbing under the car or van at camp.
All these tools are kept in the drawer system in the rear of the Everest. We chose the Ambiente Everest especially because its payload is greater than the other Everest models.
Tackle Box Contents:
Two Rattle gun sockets 19 & 21mm
Step Drill Bit
Three Torx bit sockets (for Everest)
Ratchet Screwdriver
Long Flat blade Screwdriver
Medium Phillips Screwdriver
Two Jewellers Screwdrivers
Tyre Gauge for Compressor
File rat tail
BOS Wobble Socket
Vice Grips
SOS Tape
Assorted bolts and nyloc nuts
Hose Clamps
Small springs
Wheel Nuts
Electrical Tape, wide & normal
Screws, self tapping and timber
Cotter (split) pins
O rings, water and gas
Spare trailer hitch pin
Matches
Truma gas bottle level check
Razor blades
Tie wire
Deciding what tools are necessary to take on your big trip is difficult. Although we carry a lot of tools, most items have been used at least once. Considering we have only been full time travelling for three months there will be opportunities to use the few little bits we haven’t needed yet.
We think we have the right mix and hope our list helps you with your planning.
EDIT: …. We have been full time on the road for over 2 years now, and the tool box remains the same. Our vehicle is now a Ranger, and we have transferred all the same tools to the new vehicle.
Assorted fuses?
Yes Brett, they are in the box of electrical bits & pieces. They are listed further down in the blog. We need plenty of assorted size fuses!
Amazing, this is almost exactly what I carry with the addition of cable ties(zip ties) of a variety of sizes and strengths, a small butane blow torch with a soldering iron attachment + solder, heat shrink and a selection of crimp electric fittings and tools.
Wow Greg! You know what? We have added a soldering iron since Christmas. 😁
Where is the shovel, by the time I take all this there will be no room for me.
The shovel travels on the roof racks with the ladder and Max Trax. They are not in the “tool box” as such, but we definitely travel with a shovel!
2 things I hope you carry is spare fan ,air con belts.didnt see any note of these.oil for motor and 2pack putty for radiator would not go astray.realise more could or would need to be included but room and weight could limit
We carry spare parts, such as your list, but we don’t consider them tools 👍
I have a question for you if you don’t mind. What’s your opinion on Makita drill drivers? Are they worth the price? Are they really that much better than something like a Ryobi? I’m planning on buying a kit and I want to make sure I’m investing in the right system. I really appreciate it!
Hi Josh, Makita stuff is great. Tradies like it if they are earning a living with them as they are more expensive. I started with Ryobi drill driver kit and over the years expanded to Rattle Gun, Lantern w/USB, Torch, Vacuum, misting fan, chainsaw and Small Blower, all of which we take along nowadays and they do us fine. Glenn
Loving your BLOG and the detail you put into it. Can I ask why you changed from an Everest to a Ranger, and what are the pro’s and cons?
Hi Glenn, our Everest was written off, so the Ranger was the replacement vehicle. We have written a blog about our tow vehicles. Search via the search icon on the webpage, type “tow vehicle” you will read pros and cons. 👍
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear about the Everest – I have seen the pictures 🙁 I’ll look for the tow vehicle pros and cons. Thanks so much and keep those pictures coming 🙂
Thanks for your reply. So sorry to hear about the Everest – I have seen the pictures 🙁 I’ll do the search for the tow vehicle – thanks again. Keep those fantastic pictures and memories coming 🙂