is it a good idea to take some of my tools of trade in the trailer I am a house renovator I will have to do some work as we travel
oldbobsbus said
09:03 PM Jan 1, 2014
We do..
hako said
10:25 PM Jan 1, 2014
It would surely depend on whether you think you will need the extra income you may earn from carrying those tools. I'm a retired weatherman, and I don't think I could earn much by measuring a thermometer or releasing a weather balloon, but if I thought that whatever trade I followed could be of help to my fellow man then I would carry my tools of trade.
WollyandPete said
11:37 PM Jan 1, 2014
Yep, as a Printer I always take my main tool, the laptop, and some samples of books that we print. I have picked up work on our travels from Nomads who have written a book on their life or travels or whatever and with the technology and internet connection I can forward electronic files for printing back to my business to be printed and be delivered by post back to the customer before they get back from their travels or to wherever they are. It does make most of my trips away a 'business tax deduction'!!!!
Pete
beiffe said
07:37 AM Jan 2, 2014
If you wish to follow your trade on the road by all means carry the basic tools. Just keep it quiet if you want to have a rest at any time
Weight may be a problem but that is for you to decide.
I carry tools for my own use as well as for voluntary work as I don't work for money.
Just be aware that every time you open the trailer you will have someone asking for a free job to be done instead of you having a rest.
If you go bush you will be inundated with work but you biggest problem will be getting away as the neighbors will be waiting to grab you as you leave LOL.
I like the weatherman job I might adopt that one as my trades include sign writing , painting and IT as well as a good knowledge of a lot of other trades.
Also if you are working on the road you can claim all expenses from one job to another if the job is organised before you start your travel. All food and accomodation is also covered as far as I know so check with your accountant if this is what you want to do.
Regards
Brian
reglynn said
08:11 AM Jan 2, 2014
Yea i take some of my tools as well, i'am a traveling scientist, i turn wine, scotch and beer into urine. I know it's on old one
_wombat_ said
08:30 AM Jan 2, 2014
reglynn wrote:
Yea i take some of my tools as well, i'am a traveling scientist, i turn wine, scotch and beer into urine. I know it's on old one
It might be an old one but I have not heard it before, but then I spend most if my time down a hole in the ground.
Gerty Dancer said
09:36 AM Jan 2, 2014
Some tools will be absolutely necessary if you want to earn, I'm sure you have a favourite "thingy" or two, that would be irreplaceable to you, but be careful about weight, large machines can be hired, consumables can be sourced onsite.
As already said, if you want a rest,no advertising on your trailer, or you'll be inundated in campsites!
sandsmere said
09:39 AM Jan 2, 2014
Plenty of tradies do take their gear . We were talking to one guy a couple of days ago and he is coming over to our campsite
today to do a couple of small jobs on the van .
native pepper said
10:06 AM Jan 2, 2014
Know a cabinet maker who retired early and hit the road, decided to take his tools and do a bit to get some extra money. So sent out notices to towns he was going through, stayed at the first one for 5 weeks and had to sneak out. Stopped sending out notices and now works by word of mouth, says he should have done this years ago. When they needs money he calls ahead and now has a dual axle work trailer, say if he works for a week he can survive for 2 months easily.
simon and mell said
07:13 PM Jan 2, 2014
handy job was it a long apprenticeship
simon and mell said
07:17 PM Jan 2, 2014
thanks so much having trouble convincing my wife about the usefulness of the tools she recons moor cloths is the go
beiffe said
10:55 PM Jan 2, 2014
Tell her if you earn the bickies she can buy new clothes.
Vinnies have great prices and when they get a bit taddy do a return visit.
Clothes are not necessary, you just need enough for a week for all climates and usually you buy winter when it gets cold and then dump them when it gets hot again.
Tell her you are happy to not work but she must budget to live on what you have and if she wants more then she can find work washing dishes, mopping floors and making beds, Might make her change her mind though then again perhaps a spell might make you relax and besides as long as she is back to your RV in time to make your tea and fill the fridge with beers for the next day all is sweet.
Hope you sort it out and soon get out on the road.
Regards
Brian
KFT said
11:18 PM Jan 2, 2014
Hi Simon and Mell,
I am a sparky by trade and have worked on caravans during and quite often since my apprenticeship.
I have several times been offered a weeks free powered site if I do a days maintenance work in a cp. seemed like a good deal to me and the jobs are mostly minor things that local sparkies don't want to do.
so by all means take some tools that will allow you to do minor jobs if that is the sort of work you want.
country areas in particular that have few if any tradies will welcome you because you probably wont be charging them exorbitant travel fees just to get to town.
frank
elliemike said
12:56 AM Jan 3, 2014
As well as the Tools, what about, Insurances, eg. Public Liability and Accident Compensation, etc. Do you need an ABN ?
KFT said
10:55 AM Jan 3, 2014
I am already a registered contractor and have my own ABN
I take out liability insurance only when I need to be covered.
frank
oldbobsbus said
11:06 AM Jan 3, 2014
elliemike wrote:
As well as the Tools, what about, Insurances, eg. Public Liability and Accident Compensation, etc. Do you need an ABN ?
That would be up to the individual and what they do I guess..
and considering that for most of us on the road it could well come under the heading of it being a hobby..
hi every one
is it a good idea to take some of my tools of trade in the trailer I am a house renovator I will have to do some work as we travel
Pete
Weight may be a problem but that is for you to decide.
I carry tools for my own use as well as for voluntary work as I don't work for money.
Just be aware that every time you open the trailer you will have someone asking for a free job to be done instead of you having a rest.
If you go bush you will be inundated with work but you biggest problem will be getting away as the neighbors will be waiting to grab you as you leave LOL.
I like the weatherman job I might adopt that one as my trades include sign writing , painting and IT as well as a good knowledge of a lot of other trades.
Also if you are working on the road you can claim all expenses from one job to another if the job is organised before you start your travel. All food and accomodation is also covered as far as I know so check with your accountant if this is what you want to do.
Regards
Brian
Yea i take some of my tools as well, i'am a traveling scientist, i turn wine, scotch and beer into urine. I know it's on old one
As already said, if you want a rest,no advertising on your trailer, or you'll be inundated in campsites!
Plenty of tradies do take their gear . We were talking to one guy a couple of days ago and he is coming over to our campsite
today to do a couple of small jobs on the van .
handy job was it a long apprenticeship
thanks so much having trouble convincing my wife about the usefulness of the tools she recons moor cloths is the go
Vinnies have great prices and when they get a bit taddy do a return visit.
Clothes are not necessary, you just need enough for a week for all climates and usually you buy winter when it gets cold and then dump them when it gets hot again.
Tell her you are happy to not work but she must budget to live on what you have and if she wants more then she can find work washing dishes, mopping floors and making beds, Might make her change her mind though then again perhaps a spell might make you relax and besides as long as she is back to your RV in time to make your tea and fill the fridge with beers for the next day all is sweet.
Hope you sort it out and soon get out on the road.
Regards
Brian
I am a sparky by trade and have worked on caravans during and quite often since my apprenticeship.
I have several times been offered a weeks free powered site if I do a days maintenance work in a cp. seemed like a good deal to me and the jobs are mostly minor things that local sparkies don't want to do.
so by all means take some tools that will allow you to do minor jobs if that is the sort of work you want.
country areas in particular that have few if any tradies will welcome you because you probably wont be charging them exorbitant travel fees just to get to town.
frank
As well as the Tools, what about, Insurances, eg. Public Liability and Accident Compensation, etc. Do you need an ABN ?
I take out liability insurance only when I need to be covered.
frank
That would be up to the individual and what they do I guess..
and considering that for most of us on the road it could well come under the heading of it being a hobby..