{"id":2061,"date":"2018-11-25T14:39:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T14:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=2061"},"modified":"2026-02-18T18:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:30:10","slug":"additional-tools-usually-left-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=2061","title":{"rendered":"Tools & spares for long-term maintenance."},"content":{"rendered":"

Synopsis.<\/strong>
Below is the slowly growing list of tools & spares for long-term maintenance and planned jobs. Most of the time, they will be left at home, but are available if required for longer trips or journeys to more remote places. Some will require 240V mains power to operate, or an inverter.<\/span>
The lists are far from complete and still evolving as we learn more about the van and what we need. We will add links to reviews and more information about individual items ASAP.
For the tools and spares usually kept permanently in the van, to be used for field maintenance & the general running of the van, see “Spares & tools for the van.<\/a>” <\/span> it is also expected that the <\/span>Basic tool kit<\/a> would also be carried on most trips.
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Items in \u201cblack\u201d are available.<\/strong>
<\/strong>Items in \u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still on our wish list (or under construction).<\/span>
<\/strong>Items in \u201c<\/span>mauve\u201d<\/span> need to be, fixed, replaced, or upgraded or we need it ASAP.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

If carried the<\/strong> #<\/span>#<\/span>#<\/span> gives a rough idea of the type of trip the items are liable to be taken on.<\/strong>
        # Extended camping.<\/span>
        # Major road trip.<\/span>
        # Expedition.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

Spares. Usually left at home but available for longer trips.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Trolley jack. (High lift). <\/span>
Axle stands<\/a>. (folding type). #
<\/span><\/span>Extra jack & axle stand, footprints<\/a>. <\/strong>(jack footprint, normally stored in the van).#<\/span>#<\/span><\/span>
Crowbars. ( medium & large). #<\/span><\/span>
Drill. (battery-powered). #<\/span><\/span>
Impact driver.<\/span> (battery-powered). #<\/span><\/span>
Impact driver. (Hammer). #<\/span><\/span>
115mm  Angle grinder. (battery-powered).<\/span>
Comprehensive spanner set.
1\/2\u2033 Drive, breaker bar. 
1\/2\u2033 Drive Comprehensive socket set.
3\/4\u201d Ratchet drive bar. 
3\/4\u2033 Drive extension bar. 
Offset ratchet spanner extender & adapter.<\/span>
<\/span>Large torque reach. (digital <\/a>if found to be accurate).<\/span> #<\/span>
Small torque reach. (digital <\/a>if found to be accurate).<\/span> #<\/span>
Torque multiplier.
Spring clips fuel hose pliers.<\/span>
Self-adjusting pliers.
Ball pen hammer 32oz.
Slide hammer. (dent puller).<\/span>
Brake bleed kit. <\/span>(We plan to make this. Non-return valves fitted on all brakes). #<\/span>#<\/span><\/span>
Coil Spring Compressor. #<\/span><\/span>
Timing light. (if needed ?).<\/span>
<\/em>Engine cooling system drain and fill kit.  (We plan to make this). #<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Engine oil system drain and fill kit<\/span>. (We plan to make this). #<\/span><\/span>
Wax treatment high-pressure sprayer.<\/span>
Compression tester.<\/span>
G Camps. (various 2″,  4″,  6″, &  8″).
<\/span>Mole grips & welding clamps. (various).<\/span><\/h4>\n

Drills. (240v).<\/span>
<\/em>Welding kit. (240v).<\/em><\/span>
225mm Angle grinder. (240v).<\/span>
<\/em>115 mm Angle grinder. (240v).<\/span>
<\/em>Chop saw. (240v).<\/span>
<\/em>Nibbler. (240v).<\/span>
<\/em>Die grinder, (240v).<\/span><\/h4>\n

Consumables & parts. Usually left at home but available for longer trips.<\/span>
        <\/span>Items carried will depend on the type of trip.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

Hydraulic fluid<\/span>.<\/span> (for Brake and Clutch). ##<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Hydraulic fluid. (for Power stirring).  ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Engine Antifreeze concentrate. #<\/span>#<\/span><\/span>
Fuel filters. (cleanable if possible). ##<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Air filter. (until a cleanable one is fitted). ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Injector plugs. ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Glow plugs. ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Fuel pipe and clips. ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Wheel nuts.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Front half-shafts with CV joints.<\/span> #<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Rear half-shafts with CV joints.<\/span> #<\/span><\/span>
Front Wheel Bearings.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Rear Wheel Bearings.<\/span> ##
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Alternator.  #<\/span><\/span>
Alternator Regulator\/Brush Pack.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Alternator Drive Belt. ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Accelerator Cable. <\/span>(until an electronic pedal is fitted).<\/span> ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Gaskets paper.<\/span> #<\/span><\/span>
Spare Hub Nuts.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Extra Grease.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Exhaust Paste.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Blue Hylomar.<\/span> #
Rubber steering couplings, #<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
Fuel pump, & or Serves kit.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Water Pump, & or Serves kit.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Clutch Master Cylinder & or Service kit.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Clutch Slave Cylinder & or Service kit.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Brake Master Cylinder & or Service kit.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Serves kit for Shock absorbers.<\/span> #<\/span><\/span>
Serves kit for Front & Rear brake callipers.<\/span> ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Front & Rear brake pads.<\/span> #<\/span>#
<\/span><\/span>High torque, gear reduction starter motor.<\/span><\/a><\/span> #<\/span><\/span>
Tecno weld.<\/span> (Aluminium brazing \/soldering rods). ##
Electrical crimps & wire, <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>##
<\/span><\/span>115mm  Angle grinder disks. (grinding disks & cutting disks).
<\/span>225mm Angle grinder disks. (grinding disks & cutting disks).
<\/span>M 6, 8 & 10 nuts and washers<\/span>.  ##<\/span><\/span><\/span>
M 6, 8 & 10 bolts.<\/span> (various lengths).  ##<\/span><\/span>
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    (far from complete yet)<\/em><\/span>
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To be continued<\/em><\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
        Running the Beast<\/a>.
<\/a>                Long-term maintenance<\/a>.<\/a>
                       <\/span>Tools & spares for long-term maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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