Re: Spares for Touring

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/7/22 17:02:15

Towing equipment such as rope or chain or compact foldup tow bar. I prefer rope, lite and ez to stow.

Plenty of tie-wraps.

Tube/tire repair. small air compressor to fill tyre.

ELECTRIC fuel pump.

LONG length of # 12 or #14 electrical wire 20-40 feet long. Aligator clips. 20 feet of fuel line.

Test lite. coveralls or other work clothing. fold up rain coat.

Flash lite as well as a lite that works from car battery. POCKET flashlite too. I always carry a pocket flashlite.

Bottle of witch hazel and clean rags.
To be continued. I'll have to look at my cars and trucks just remeber what all i do cary.

6ix volt systems need to carry just about everything, bulbs and sealed beams.

Wheel scotch blocks (2), at least one jack stand (fold up type) and if room permits a GOOD jack.

Flat head cars can carry extra small engine parts such as valves, springs keepers even a piston or two, oil pump, rod , main bearing if inserts and pan is ez to remove.

In some cases it is best to store model specific tools and parts in an out-of-the-way place on the car. More commonly used or general tools/parts can be kept in an ez to access area. General items stored in quick access places (like the trunk) can easily be xfered from car to car.

I have small parts stowed on motorcycles inside of accessory mounting bars, inside headlites, under seat, and places i've probably forgotten about. Good places to stow items on cars too.

I've never been able to compe up with a really good GENERAL tool storeage kit. The best i've found is somekind of WWII HEAVY canvas bag about 4" hi x 10 " long and 6" wide with snap side pockets and 2wo carry straps. VERY CONVIENENT. BUT i only have ONE.

Second best is a LARGE brief case. They are flat with a comfortable carry handle and stow rather ez. A large brief case is worthless for just about anything else anyway.

Remeber, in some cases one mite have to hop a plane to go get a car somewhere else and need to carry the tools/parts.

Toilet tissue, clean empty coffee can and ladies hygene supplies for the lady passengers.

At least one fold up jack stand, 2wo wheell scotches and if possible a GOOD jack.