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 whether they 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 van-specific tools that 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.
Our basic field maintenance tool kit, for the van.
Tool kit parts, that are stored in the van.
3/4″ drive, breaker bar.
3/4″ drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket, (under construction).
1/2″ drive, wheel nut socket, (with 3/4″ adaptor attached).
1/2″ drive, locking wheel nut socket, (with 3/4″ adaptor attached).
3/4″ drive to 1/2″ drive adaptor.
Socket drive adaptors set, (3/4” to 1/2” to 3/8” to 1/4”).
Jack, (type dependent on the trip planned see Jacks & stands in recovery kit).
Tyre pump, (until onboard one is fitted).
Tyre pressure deflator & gauge.
Emergency puncture repair aerosol, (see Wheel & tyre maintenance).
Jump leads.
Insulated spanners, (for batteries).
Tow rope, ( see ropes, straps & bars in recovery kit).
Small club hammer.
Small sledgehammer, (on longer trips or if we think necessary).
Entrenching tool, (small pick & shovel).
Inspection lamp, (magnetic & rechargeable, see Lighting).
Overalls, (taken from home).
Leather gloves, (see safety equipment).
Goggles, (see safety equipment).
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 hook wrench, (for adjusting suspension height).
1/2″ drive oil filter strap wrench.
1/2″ drive 10 – 200 N-m, digital torque wrench, (needs testing).
3/4″ drive tools.
3/4″ drive 19mm socket, (for front hub nut, sadly too fat for our wheel nuts).
3/4″ drive 46mm socket, (for rear hub nut).
3/4″ drive 100 – 1000 N-m, digital torque wrench, (needs testing).
Socket drive adaptors set, (3/4” to 1/2” to 3/8” to 1/4”).
Box/tube spanner 50mm, (for fuel filter).
Hook wrench set, (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, normal large, small & compound).
Pliers needle nose, straight, (x2, normal & compound).
Pliers needle nose, curved, (normal).
Multi-function circlip pliers.
Spring clips fuel hose pliers.
Mole grips x2, (parallel & curved jaw).
Adjustable pipe wrench, (size or sizes still to be decided).
Strap wrenches, (x2, 100mm & 150mm max diameter).
Hammer, (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).
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).
Multi-meter & test leads.
Telescopic magnetic pick-up tool.
Telescopic inspection mirror/light.
Marker pens.
Nut & bolt, Thread/pitch gauge.
Tape measure.
Consumables.
Basic tool kit
Disposable gloves.
Wire, (assortment).
Cable ties, (various lengths, 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).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
Tyre paste/Soap and brush.
Tyre bead sealer.
Tyre valves.
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