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Tool and Repair Kit
« on: December 29, 2016, 02:41:14 AM »

Gearing up for a 11 day trip to the Victorian High Country (Australia). This kit is specific to my vehicle, camping gear and skill level.





Socket Set:
I consider a 3/8 socket set as intermediate in size. Weight is an issue for me so I leave my 1/4 and 1/2 sets at home.
  • 7-22mm sockets and 3/8 ratchet wrench
  • 1/4 driver and bit set
  • adaptors and extensions including flexi-extension



Tool Roll:
The quietest way to travel with tools. I find the roll also looks after the tools.
  • Long and short cross and flat drivers (No.2)
  • Mini screwdrivers
  • Half round file
  • 250mm Knipex Plier Wrench (awesome tool)
  • Wire nippers
  • Box knife
  • Metric Allen keys
  • Inspection lamp
  • Long long-nose pliers
  • 8-22mm ratchet combination wrenches
  • Combination pliers
  • Vice-grips (2 sizes)
  • Telescopic grabber
  • Circuit tester




Repair kit:
  • Sewing kit for clothing, gear and canvas
  • Camping gear repair kit (patches, glue, pole repair etc)
  • Silicon repair tape
  • Electrical tape
  • Cloth Tape (3m)
  • UHB 3M Tape
  • Bailing wire
  • Epoxy Putty
  • Fuses
  • Cable ties
  • Lighter
  • Torch
  • Spare Batteries
  • Tarp clips
  • Straps
  • Paracord
  • Tray of carabiners, ties, buckles


Missing: JB Weld, Loctite, Nuts and Bolts (assorted), Hose clamps, Fuel filter.


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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 05:15:09 AM »

Looks good. I always carry a tube of roof & gutter silicone. Has many short term repair uses for vehicle and camp kit.

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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 06:45:39 AM »
Looks good. I always carry a tube of roof & gutter silicone. Has many short term repair uses for vehicle and camp kit.

Good idea.  I have a tube of Sika Vehicle sealant.  Might come in handy. 

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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2016, 06:57:37 AM »
I carry a crow bar in the camper. It's surprising how often it gets used.

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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2016, 07:09:56 AM »
I carry a crow bar in the camper. It's surprising how often it gets used.

For those 'quiet' nights at Sheepyard Flat :)
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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2016, 07:11:40 AM »
An excellent multi-purpose tool..... ;D
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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2016, 08:00:13 AM »
Small pair of scissors comes in handy occasionally too...
Going back to basics - sort of ...
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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2016, 08:12:20 AM »
I carry a crow bar in the camper. It's surprising how often it gets used.

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Good idea, must add one

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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2016, 08:25:23 AM »
I have a set of 3 crowbars - courtesy of Aldi -- They appear every now and then - nice yellow handles on them .. Very handy units.
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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2016, 08:28:29 AM »
It is a well known fact that travelling with metric Allen keys makes every socket you ever need to work on turn into imperial.

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Re: Tool and Repair Kit
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2016, 08:35:04 AM »
It is a well known fact that travelling with metric Allen keys makes every socket you ever need to work on turn into imperial.

On a Land Rover? 

I have just realised that I have doubled up on the Allen Keys.