Synopsis.
We are still learning what we need, so the list below is incomplete or possibly more than necessary. Additional tools can be taken from the more comprehensive toolkit (at home) when considered necessary for the planned trip. Some of the tools on the list, if we find they are not needed, will be removed and left at home.
We are expecting that some of the items will be stored permanently in the van, so they will be available even if the tool kit is not taken.
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).
Items in “brown” are van-specific tools that fit items on or used with the van.
Items in “italics (any colour)” will be stored in the van. (see list at the bottom of the page).
I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.
Our basic field maintenance tool kit for the van.
The Tool Kit.
The items in “italics” are stored in the van.
Basic tool kit.
1/4″ Drive tools.
1/4″ Drive bar.
1/4” Ratchet drive bar.
1/4” Drive ratchet screwdriver, (?).
1/4″ Drive sliding T bar.
1/4″ Drive Universal Joint.
1/4″ Drive extension bars.
1/4″ Drive socket set, 4 to 13mm.
3/8″ Drive tools.
3/8″ Drive bar. (available, not currently packed).
3/8” Ratchet drive. (available, not currently packed).
3/8″ Drive extension bars. (available, not currently packed).
3/8″ Drive socket set, 8 to 24mm, (available, not currently packed).
1/2″ Drive tools.
1/2″ Drive bar.
1/2” Ratchet drive bar. (stored in the van, see below?).
1/2″ Drive sliding T bar.
1/2″ Drive universal joint.
1/2″ Drive extension bars.
1/2″ Drive socket set, 8 to 32mm.
1/2″ Drive sockets, 34 & 36mm, (?).
1/2″ Drive, wheel nut socket. (backup for homemade, stored in the van, see below).
1/2″ Drive, locking wheel nut socket. (don’t overtighten, in the van, see below).
1/2″ Drive long 8mm torx socket. (for CV joints).
1/2″ drive hook wrench. (backup, for adjusting suspension height).
1/2″ Drive glow plug socket. (to fit the 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, breaker bar. (stored in the van, see below).
3/4″ Drive 19mm socket. (for front hub nut, sadly too fat for our wheel nuts).
3/4″ Drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket. (homemade, stored in the van, see below).
3/4″ Drive 46mm socket. (for rear hub nut).
3/4″ Drive 100 – 1000 N-m, digital torque wrench. (needs testing).
3/4″ Drive F to 1/2″ drive M adaptor. (spare adaptor, stored in the van, see below).
Socket drive adaptors set. (3/4” to 1/2” to 3/8” to 1/4” stored in the van, see below).
Box/tube spanner 50mm. (For the fuel filter, may not be needed for the new engine?).
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.
Insulated spanners. (for batteries, stored in the van, see below).
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.
Jack, (type dependent on the trip planned, see Jacks & stands in recovery kit).
Tyre pump. (stored in the van, see below, until onboard one is fitted).
Tyre pressure deflator & gauge. (stored in the van, see below).
Jump leads. (stored in the van, see below).
Tow rope. (see ropes, straps & bars in recovery kit, stored in the van, see below).
Small club hammer. (stored in the van, see below).
Small sledgehammer. (If we think it necessary, stored in the van, see below).
Entrenching tool. (small pick & shovel, stored in the van, see below).
Inspection lamp. (magnetic & rechargeable, see Lighting, stored in the van, see below).
Overalls. (taken from home).
Leather gloves. (see safety equipment, stored in the van, see below).
Goggles. (see safety equipment, stored in the van, see below).
Small pliers & cutter set.
Precision screwdriver set.
Stanley knife. (& blades, see consumables below).
Cotton cloth roll & Safety knife. (stored together).
Multi-meter & test leads.
Telescopic magnetic pick-up tool.
Telescopic inspection mirror/light.
Marker pens.
Nut & bolt, Thread/pitch gauge.
Tape measure.
Consumables.
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).
Cotton cloth role. (cleaning cloths, cut off as required, stored in the van, see below).
Wheel & tyre maintenance equipment.
Puncture repair aerosol. (see Wheel & tyre maintenance, stored in the van, see below).
Tyre paste/Soap and brush.
Tyre bead sealer.
Tyre valves.
Replacement parts.
Auxiliary belts.
Light bulbs. (LED where possible).
Fuel hose.
Fuel filter.
Wiper blades.
Tool kit parts that are stored in the van.
More items will probably be added.
Basic tool kit.
3/4″ Drive, breaker bar.
3/4″ Drive, thin-walled wheel nut socket. (under construction).
3/4″ Drive F to 1/2″ Drive M adaptor. ( spare adaptor).
1/2” Ratchet drive bar.
1/2″ Drive, wheel nut socket. (backup for homemade).
1/2″ Drive, locking wheel nut socket. (don’t overtighten).
1/2″ drive hook wrench. (backup, for adjusting suspension height).
Socket drive adaptors set. (3/4” to 1/2” to 3/8” to 1/4”).
Insulated spanners. (for batteries
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 it 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).
Safety knife for the cotton cloth role. (stored with the cloth).
Consumables.
Puncture repair aerosol. (see Wheel & tyre maintenance).
Gaffer tape.
Cotton cloth role. (cleaning cloths, cut off as required).
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.
Categorie link pages:-
Reviews.
Maintenance, spares & recovery.
Basic tool kit.
Thanks for reading.
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