Further to my question re carrying spare fuel. What about spare parts? Have a spare tyre for tug and spare for van is that enough?, what about spare filters,light bulbs,fuses...the mind boggles as my mates all suggest that I carry a spare this and a couple of spare thats etc etc. I will be a mobile service centre...LOL
have a spare roadside assistance card, unless you are really going off the beaten track and then you should have your vehicles checked before you go.
I carry spare fuses and a few different size nuts and bolts. Spare hose fittings just incase. I know technical minded people will say you should have this and that
but they are only any use if you know what to do with them... Now me, when it comes to motors I am very passionate. I screw anything I touch, Thus I rely on roadside assistance
Depends on the vehicle and where you are going. I have just bought a Discovery 4, and landrover has a list of essential items you should take depending on how remote you are going. They even provide a day for new owners to go out with a bit of 4wding thrown in, so you can understand your car better. The ones run in Victoria, also provide you with advice on what to do when things go pear shaped. Ie how to fix a speed sensor and other bits which is suprising. But then again some people say mentioning landrover and reliability in the same sentance is a no no! However it is good to know what is vunerable on these vehicles, what can be done to protect them, and how to overcome some issues should they arise. Pity the unbreakable brand does not do that because believe me I have seen many break on outback tracks.
In my Great Wall when I did all the tracks, I carried the following, all oils, gearbox, transfer case, diff and engine. Spare set of all hoses and belts. If your car has a known weakness, getting onto a website forum will soon tell you what they are. Tools are important as is some glues, wire, and that tape that stick to itself (cannot remember what it is called). Some nuts, bolts washers,screws are also not bad incase something breaks. I could go on and on but what i can say is I have rarely used anything i have carried. But I bet if I hadnt I would have then needed it.
-- Edited by dirvine on Monday 5th of September 2016 10:56:22 PM
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David Irvine
Tugs: 2016 Discovery 4./2017 Toyota 76 GLX Auto Wagon. Van: New Age Manta Ray Deluxe
Even things like insulation tape , a small tool kit with spanners , sockets, shifter, pliers , both Philips and blade screwdriver . Small container of power steering / ATF oil and engine oil . Which can be used in diff etc as emergency then changed when back to civilisation. I know of a couple breaking down completely because they thought it would wreck the final drive .. Well runing it dry deffenatly will . Spare serpentine belt . I keep the old one as spare ., Globes and what I often miss is elect wire and sort lengths of rope , cloth pegs . Always comes in handy . Holding things down in wind etc or clothes line .. Some WD40 type in case of moisture or corrosion issues .. Oh yes a tube of sikoflex type glue seems to hold and fix most things that come loose ! Naturally Jack and good wheel brace and KNOW how to use them . Vehicle lifting position etc ..
Off road and away from civilisation. 1 ltr of all oils in veh. 5 ltr engine 5 ltr coolant. Tin of Radiator repair. roll of silver tape.
Length of light, fencing/galv wire.
Belts. hoses. One front, one rear bearing. Oil. Fuel, AIR filters. can of WD40/RP7. ONE INNER TUBE. 1 tyre inflating foam can. Can prolong travelling distance. FUSES and one each of all rear/front lights in car/van.
With a WORKSHOP MANUAL.
Basic 6 to 18mm spanner set. Pliers. Screwdriver set. Mole wrench hammer and chisel. Hacksaw blades (new, sharp) and . and. and, 6 in shifter in drivers door pocket. MOST ESSENTIAL... Never go anywhere with out one.
If you can't fit/fix. somebody else can normally help you. PROVIDING . YOU have the parts to do it with.....
I'm an ex tech. DID carry kitchen sink incl welder/chain saw with me.
Nowadays. (75), Top RACQ 50+ yr card.
Just be sensible. Think what are the most frequent things to leak/stop in a car. then carry bits to suit. OH. And ALWAYS.... a set of Jumper Leads. Long.
-- Edited by macka17 on Wednesday 7th of September 2016 10:09:26 AM
