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. Some items also form part of the recovery kit so are also listed there under their own headings. The remaining items, listed in tools & spares for long-term maintenance 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 “Gray” on longer trips or if we think necessary.
Items in “Brown” 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).
Jack stand footprint, (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).
Entrenching tool, (small pick & shovel).
3/4″ drive, breaker bar
3/4″ drive, wheel nut socket.
1/2″ drive locking wheel nut socket with 3/4″ adaptor.
Socket drive adaptors, (3/4” to 1/2” to 3/8” to 1/4”).
Tyre pump, ( see wheel & tyre maintenance equipment).
Electric tyre pump, (when fitted onboard).
See the recovery kit for more wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
Tyre pressure deflator & gauge, ( see 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).
Fire extinguisher, (old, need a new one).
Hi-vis jackets, (x the # of passengers, 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, (In part or all, dependent on the trip, kit currently incomplete).
Recovery kit, (In part or all, dependent on the trip, kit currently incomplete).
Jacks & stands, (dependent on the time of the year, or type of trip).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment, (In part or all, dependent on the trip).
Recovery tools, (dependent on the time of the year, or type of trip).
Snow chains, (dependent on the time of the year, or type of trip).
Consumables.
Printed spec sheet for the consumables, (In intended destination language).
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).
Transmission oil.
Engine oil.
Engine coolant, (concentrated if possible).
Screen-wash tablets, (dry concentrated screen wash, -5 antifreeze)
Screen-wash concentrate, (with -30 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.
Spares parts.
Spare wheel or wheels, (dependent on the type of trip).
Bulb Set, (possible LEDs).
Alternator drive belt.
Accelerator Cable, (until replaced with electric version).
Hand brake cable.
Hydraulic brake & clutch line repair kit.
Vacuum pipe repair kit.
Ignition barrel switch.
See also Tools & spares for long-term maintenance.
The tools & parts, that are usually left at home for use on planned jobs, but are available if required for longer trips or journeys to more remote places.