Basic tool kit.

Synopsis.

We are still learning what we need, so the list below is not complete or possibly more than is necessary. Additional tools can be taken from the more comprehensive toolkit (at home) when considered necessary for the trip planned, some of the tools on the list, if we find they are not needed, will be removed and left at home.

Items in “Black” will probably be taken on all trips.
Items in “Green” are available but which will be taken is still being deliberated.
Items in mauve” are on our wish list or taken from home ( so not permanently in the tool kit).
The items in “brown” are specific tools to fit items on or used with the van.
The items in “gray” are permanently stored in the van.

I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.

The Tool Kit.

1/4″ drive tools
    1/4” ratchet drive.
    1/4” drive ratchet screwdriver, (?).
    1/4″ drive sliding T bar.
    1/4″ drive universal Joint.

    1/4″ Socket extension bars.
    1/4″ drive socket set, 4 to 13mm.
3/8″ drive tools
  
3/8” ratchet drive, (available, not currently packed).
   3/8″ Socket extension bars, (available, not currently packed).
   3/8″ drive socket set, 8 to 24mm, (available, not currently packed).
1/2″ drive tools
  
1/2” ratchet drive.
   1/2″ drive sliding T bar.
   1/2″ drive universal Joint.
   1/2″ Socket extension bars.
   1/2″ drive socket set, 8 to 32mm.
   1/2″ drive sockets, 34 & 36mm, (?).
  
1/2″ drive long 8mm torx socket, (for CV joints).
   1/2″ drive glow plug socket, (to fit engine).
   1/2″ drive injector plug socket. (to fit the engine).
  
1/2″ drive oil filter strap wrench.
3/4″ drive tools
    3/4″ drive breaker bar, (stored in the van).
    3/4 drive wheel nut socket, (stored in the van).
    3/4″ drive 46mm socket, (for rear hub nut).
    3/4″ drive 19mm socket, (for front hub nut).
Socket drive adaptors,  (3/4” to  1/2” to  3/8” to  1/4”).
1/2″ drive 10 – 200 N-m,  digital torque wrench.
3/4″ drive  100 – 1000 N-m,  digital torque wrench.
Box/tube spanner 50mm, (for fuel filter).
Hook wrench, (for adjusting suspension height).
Torx bit set.

Hex bit set.
6 to 19mm spanners open end & ratchet type.
6 to 19mm double-end ring spanners.
6 to 19mm open-ended spanners.
A range of screwdrivers.
Pliers square ended x3, (large, small & compound).
Pliers needle nose x3, (straight, curved & compound).
Multi-function circlip pliers.
Mole grips x2, (parallel & curved jaw).  
Adjustable pipe wrench.
Strap wrenches, (100mm &/or 150mm max diameter).
H
ammer, (small ball pen).
Small crowbar.
Hacksaw, (& blades, see consumables below).
Junior hacksaw, (& blades, see consumables below).
Files, (flat, round, square, triangular & convex).
Wire brushes, (stainless-steel, brass & nylon).
Multi-meter & test leads.

Gas soldering iron, (solder & gas, see consumables below).
Crimping tool, (& crimps, Including fuse holders, see consumables below).
Wire cutters, (compound).
Wire strippers.
Insulated screwdrivers.
Small pliers & cutter set.
Precision screwdriver set.
Stanley knife, (& blades, see consumables below).
Telescopic magnetic pick-up tool.
Telescopic inspection mirror/light.

Basic tool kit parts stored permanently in the van.
(Spares & Tools in the van full list).

    Tyre pump, (until onboard one is fitted). 
    Jump leads.
    Insulated spanners, (for batteries).

    Tow rope.
   
Small club hammer.
    Small sledgehammer, (may get stored in the van).

    Jack, (type dependent on the trip planned)
    3/4″ drive breaker bar.
    3/4 drive wheel nut socket.
    Inspection lamp, (magnetic & rechargeable, see  Lighting).
    Overalls, (taken from home).
    Leather gloves, (see safety equipment).
    Goggles, (see safety equipment).
   
Emergency puncture repair aerosol, (see Wheel & tyre maintenance in recovery).

Tool kit consumables.

Disposable gloves.
Wire, (assortment).

Cable ties, (reusable type).
Crimps, (a range, Inc fuse holders).
Heat shrink tubing.
Jubilee clips, (various).
Hose clips.

Gaffer tape.
Electrical tape.
Self-amalgamating tape.
Electrical contact cleaner spray.
Penetrating oil, (WD40).
Three in one oil.
Graphite spray.
Grease, (white,  silicone, lithium,  moly,  copper  &  red rubber grease).
Loctite thread-locker, (222, 243 & 263 – low, medium & high strength).

Superglue.
Stanley knife blades.
Hacksaw blades 12″.

Junior hacksaw blades 6″.
Solder.

Gas refill, (for soldering iron).
Easy-start, (allegedly not good for the engine so last resort, see fuel in recovery).

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

 

to be continued