Usually left at home for planned jobs, but available if required for longer trips or journeys to more remote places.
The headings “in Blue” provide links to related items from all categories.
Items in “grey” are still to do.
Items in “italics any colour” are listed in another category, (see links).
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded or we need more ASAP.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “Green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed & added to the (reviews section).
Tools usually left at home but available.
Trolley jack, (High lift).
Axle stands.
Large crowbars (x2).
Drill, (battery-powered).
Impact driver, (battery-powered).
Impact driver, (Hammer powered).
115mm Angle grinder, (battery-powered).
Comprehensive socket set.
Comprehensive spanner set,
Large torque reach.
Small torque reach.
Torque multiplier.
Self-adjusting pliers.
Ball pen hammer 32oz.
Slide hammer, (dent puller).
Brake bleed kit, (Non-return valves fitted on all brakes).
Coil Spring Compressor.
Timing light.
Engine cooling system drain and fill kit.
Engine & gearbox oil system drain and fill kit.
Wax treatment high-pressure sprayer.
Compression tester.
G Camps, (4x 2″, 4″, 6″)
Metal brake, (for large thin sheets).
Metal brake, (600mm heavy duty).
Fabricating tools stand/bench.
Tube bender, (under construction).
Hydraulic press.
Drills, (240v).
Welding kit, (240v).
225mm Angle grinder, (240v).
115 mm Angle grinder, (240v).
Chop saw, (240v).
Nibbler, (240v).
Die grinder, (240v).
Additional spares that are usually left at home but available for longer trips.
Items carried will depend on the type of trip,
(see Equipment & spares list for extended trips).
Spares
Hydraulic fluid, (for Brake and Clutch).
Hydraulic fluid, (for Power stirring).
Engine antifreeze concentrate.
Fuel filters, (cleanable if possible).
Air filter, (until a cleanable one is fitted).
Injector plugs.
Glow plugs.
Fuel pipe and clips.
Wheel nuts.
Front half-shafts with CV joints.
Rear half-shafts with CV joints.
Front-wheel bearings.
Rear wheel bearings.
Alternator regulator/brush pack.
Alternator drive belt.
Accelerator cable.
Gaskets paper.
Spare hub nuts.
Extra grease.
Exhaust paste.
Blue hylomar.
Fuel pump, & or serves kit.
Water pump, & or serves kit.
Clutch master cylinder & or serves kit.
Clutch slave cylinder & or serves kit.
Brake master cylinder & or serves kit.
Serves kit for shock absorbers.
Serves kit for front & rear brake calipers.
Front & rear brake pads.
Tecno weld, (Aluminium brazing /soldering rods).
M 6, 8 & 10 nuts and washers.
M 6, 8 & 10 bolts, (various lengths).
(not complete yet) To be continued.
Equipment & spares for extended trips.
Additional equipment & spares for longer trips or journeys to more remote places.
Items carried will depend on the type of trip,
# Extended camping.
# Major road trip.
# Expedition.
Tools
Axle stands. ##
Large crowbars. #
Drill, (battery-powered). ###
Impact driver, (Hammer powered). ##
115mm Angle grinder, (battery-powered). #
Slide hammer, (dent puller). #
Brake bleed kit, (Non-return valves fitted on all brakes). ##
Coil Spring Compressor. #
Engine cooling system drain and fill kit. ##
Engine & gearbox oil system drain and fill kit. ##
(Not complete)To be continued.
Consumable’s & spares.
Hydraulic fluid, (for Brake and Clutch). ##
Hydraulic fluid, (for Power stirring). ##
Engine antifreeze concentrate. ##
Fuel filters, (cleanable if possible). ##
Air filter, (until cleanable one is fitted). ###
Injector plugs. ###
Glow plugs. ###
Fuel pipe and clips. ###
Wheel nuts. ###
Front half-shafts with CV joints. #
Rear half-shafts with CV joints. #
Front-wheel bearings. ##
Rear wheel bearings. ##
Alternator regulator/brush pack. ##
Alternator drive belt. ###
Accelerator cable. ###
Gaskets paper. #
Spare hub nuts. ##
Extra grease. ##
Exhaust paste. ##
Blue hylomar. #
Fuel pump, & or serves kit. ##
Water pump, & or serves kit. ##
Clutch master cylinder & or serves kit. ##
Clutch slave cylinder & or serves kit. ##
Brake master cylinder & or serves kit. ##
Serves kit for shock absorbers. ##
Serves kit for front & rear brake calipers. ##
Front & rear brake pads. #
Tecno weld, (Aluminium brazing /soldering rods). ##
M 6, 8 & 10 nuts and washers. ##
M 6, 8 & 10 bolts, (various lengths). ##
(Not complete yet) To be continued.
Van Specific Tools.
3/4″ drive 46mm socket, (for rear hub nut).
3/4″ drive 19mm socket, (for front hub nut).
1/2″ drive long 8mm Torx socket, (for CV joints).
1/2″ drive glow plug socket, (to fit Subaru EE20 engine).
3/8″ drive injector plug socket, (to fit Subaru EE20 engine).
50mm box/tube spanner, (to fit fuel filter).
Short jump lead, (for a quick connection between batteries, stored in the van).
Hook wrench, (for adjusting suspension height).
Front winching point Jate-rings x2, (normally stored in the van).
Rear winching point Jate-rings x2, (normally stored in the van).
Work in progress.
Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.
Mechanical and electrics.
External.
Internal.
General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.
For use with the van.
Lightweight camping kit.
Safety equipment.
Maintenance, spares & recovery complete list, 3.
Maintenance & spares.
Basic tool kit.
Recovery kit.
Tools & spares for home, & longer trips complete list 4.
Additional, tools & spares for longer trips.
Van Specific Tools.
Trip planning & logistics list 5.
Our essentials list.
Traveling checklists.
First aid & insect protection.
Toys, follies & workshop complete list, 6.
Toys
Follies.
Second van, (Still to get).
Serves schedule & electrics complete list 7.
Serves schedule.
Electric connections by use & fuses.
The Future complete list, 8.
Long-term plans for the Beast.
The possible future.
Pipe dreams.
Custom kit & second van complete list, 9.
Custom Tools.
Custom Kit & Equipment.
Workshop tools.
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