Spares & tools in the van.

Synopsis.
The Items listed below are what we expect to be used for maintenance and repair and the general running of the van in use.
We are slowly putting together a tool kit and a selection of spare parts for the van, some of the items we expect to be carrying all the time as part of the basic tool kit, others occasionally depending on the intended trip. The remaining items (Additional spares & tools) would for the most part only be used at home on planned jobs. or possibly on longer trips or journeys to more remote places.
The list is far from complete, as what we need and which category the items belong in, is still evolving as we learn more about the van.

Items in “Black” will probably be taken on all trips.
Items in “brown” on longer trips or if we think necessary.
Items in “Grey”  we need to get or make.

Items in “mauve” need to be changed, or replaced, or we need more.

I will add links to reviews and more information about individual items asap.

     Tools
Bottle or high lift jack, (depending on the type of trip, see jacks & stands).
Small waffle board Jack stand, (see jacks & stands).
Wheel chocks.
Jacking point clip-in lever jakes, (rapid suspension height adjustment).
Small club hammer.
Small sledgehammer, (depending on the type of trip).
3/4″ drive, breaker bar
3/4″ drive, wheel nut socket.

Tyre pump, (manual until electric one is fitted).
Electric tyre pump, (when fitted onboard).
           See the recovery kit for more wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
Short single jump lead, (for a quick connection between internal batteries).
Long jump leads, (connection to other vehicles).
Insulated spanners, (for batteries).
Tow rope, (old, need to splice eyes in a new one,  see ropes, straps & bars).
Reflective warning triangles,  (available quickly, also listed in safety equipment).
Illuminated (LED) reflective warning triangles, (also listed in safety equipment).
Hi-vis jackets, (available quickly, also listed in safety equipment).
Inspection lamp, (magnetic & rechargeable).

Overalls, (taken from home, also listed in safety equipment).
Leather gloves, (all so safety equipment).
Goggles, (also listed in safety equipment).
AA card

      Basic tool kit, (kit not complete yet).
      Recovery kit, (In part or all, dependent on the trip).
      Snow chains, (dependent on the time of the year, or type of trip).
      Second spare wheel, (dependent on the type of trip).

     Spares parts.
Bulb Set, (possible LEDs).
Alternator drive belt.
Accelerator Cable, (until replaced with electric version).
Hand brake cable.
Hydraulic brake pipe tube repair kit.

    Consumables.
Water, (fresh for each trip, 12L to 72L dependent on the type of trip).
Fuel, (spare 5L or 10L until the second fuel tank is fitted).
Oil, (for the engine).
Oil, (for gearbox).
Screen-wash concentrate, (with antifreeze depending on the type of trip).
Windscreen Squeegee.
Windscreen microfiber demist pad.
Windscreen de-icer, (dependent on destination or time of year).
Windscreen ice scraper.
Windscreen wiper blades, (for front & back).
A full range of spare fuses, (circuit breaker type).
Hydraulic fluid, (for brake and clutch).
Hydraulic fluid, (for power stirring).
Emergency puncture repair aerosol, (see Wheel & tyre maintenance in recovery).
Hand cleaner, (also listed in safety equipment).
Gaffer tape.
Fire extinguisher, (old, need a new one).
Printed spec sheet for main consumables, (In intended destination language).

      See also Additional, tools & spares for longer trips.
Usually left at home for use on planned jobs, but available if required for longer trips or journeys to more remote places.