waitover13 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Finally selling our home but still not determined where to "retire" to (tho, know it will be far away from I-95!), so looks like we will be living in the Toy for a while as we search. This could be fun. We hope! However, we're new to this and have a couple of questions. How much weight should we allow for our 'stuff'? (to the basics there's been an extension and carrier box added on the back, and an awning added. Not being a mechanic, but capable of small things, what minimum tools should one take? And other than mechanical tools, what are some items you would not be without in your motorhome? Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 It's hard to over load with "stuff" because of lack of room unless you insist on taking your anvil. It sounds like you have to store things some where any way so just take what you really need. Most of the big box stores have some decent hand tools pretty cheap in plastic boxes (Toyota's are metric)good enough to change fan belts etc a cheap voltmeter or test light might be nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 A nice selection of fuses for the truck and cab. A water pressure limiter (city/campground water pressure can crack your water pipes). Multi-bit screw driver, small and large plyers, hack saw, socket set that has about 10 metric and 10 englist sockets. Tire pressure gauge (at least 60psi). Duct and electric tape. Rope/straps. A listing of all Walmarts, Camping World, and Ace Hardware stores (was amazed on the RV part selection they have out West). One or two DC powered fans (Auto part and truck stops sell them). A list of free dump stations (a lot of truck stops offer free dump stations). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 If you have carpet a 12 volt dc dust buster (found one at a thrift store - Walmart might be good to!) might be a good idea. Or at least some sort of small compact vacuum to get the crude out and off the carpet. And if there are more than one of you, patience with each other will go along way inside that little space! Also consider ways to store used laundry. Its one of those things that tends to grow without a place to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christine Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 A nice selection of fuses for the truck and cab. A water pressure limiter (city/campground water pressure can crack your water pipes). Multi-bit screw driver, small and large plyers, hack saw, socket set that has about 10 metric and 10 englist sockets. Tire pressure gauge (at least 60psi). Duct and electric tape. Rope/straps. A listing of all Walmarts, Camping World, and Ace Hardware stores (was amazed on the RV part selection they have out West). One or two DC powered fans (Auto part and truck stops sell them). A list of free dump stations (a lot of truck stops offer free dump stations). Reading your list of things to have with interest having recently begun to use our RV. Can you expand on the DC powered fans? Not sure what they are. Would they have to be plugged in the lighter in the cab? Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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