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11-15-2016, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: boise, Idaho
Trailer: 2018 19'
Posts: 522
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What's in your toolbox?
So many helpful minds here so what are essential items to carry in your escape toolbox?
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11-15-2016, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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most important, a credit card.....and a Robertson driver.... https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_4yk4ztmk9j_e
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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11-15-2016, 07:14 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Mine changes a bit, but right now it contains roughly the following:
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
Assorted sockets
Robertson bits/screwdrivers
Cordless Drill/driver
Utility knife
Electrical tape
Teflon tape
Vise grips
Pliers (assorted)
Adjustable end wrenches
Level
Zip ties
Hammer
Mallet
Wire stripper/crimper
Wire terminals
Small assortment of spare wire
Spare fuses
Spare anode rod
Spare led bulbs
Assorted small box of heat shrink
Tube of Lexel clear or Proflex clear
Assorted fasteners
Assorted drill and driver bits
Dremel kit
Small pack of assorted sandpaper
Not counting things like the black tank wand, water heater wand, sewer stuff, etc.
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11-15-2016, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: boise, Idaho
Trailer: 2018 19'
Posts: 522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Mine changes a bit, but right now it contains about the following:
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
Robinson bits/screwdrivers
Cordless Drill/driver
Utility knife
Electrical tape
Teflon tape
Vise grips
Pliers (assorted)
Adjustable end wrenches
Level
Zip ties
Hammer
Mallet
Wire stripper/crimper
Wire terminals
Small assortment of spare wire
Spare fuses
Spare anode rod
Spare led bulbs
Assorted small box of heat shrink
Tube of Lexel clear or Proflex clear
Assorted fasteners
Assorted drill and driver bits
Dremel kit
Not counting things like the black tank wand, water heater wand, sewer stuff, etc.
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Excellent Brian. This is exactly what I'm looking for, although I'm a tool novice! Wish I would have learned some things from dear ol dad about use of tools before he passed. Would love if the gatherings could incorporate a class on care of trailers & use of tools etc! Thank you much.
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11-15-2016, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Trailer: 2020 Escape 17B "Voyager"
Posts: 2,686
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Pretty much what I just moved out of the old trailer, except the Torque wrench. Any recommendations? Also, what's so great about the Robinson bits/screwdrivers vs. others?
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11-15-2016, 07:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobbie54
Pretty much what I just moved out of the old trailer, except the Torque wrench. Any recommendations? Also, what's so great about the Robinson bits/screwdrivers vs. others?
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That was a typo. They're Robertson bits/drivers. That's because Escape uses Robertson screws throughout the trailer. They have a slightly tapered square hole in the center instead of a slotted or Phillips type head. You can achieve alot of torque with a Robertson screw and driver, with no slippage or damage to the fastener or bit.
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11-15-2016, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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and there are 2 sizes being used in the trailer. I purchased a set like this https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_4yk4ztmk9j_e
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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11-15-2016, 07:37 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Oh, also forgot there's a small hacksaw and some blades in there, and a Leatherman multitool.
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11-15-2016, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Nice List!
Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Mine changes a bit, but right now it contains roughly the following:
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
Assorted sockets
Robertson bits/screwdrivers
Cordless Drill/driver
Utility knife
Electrical tape
Teflon tape
Vise grips
Pliers (assorted)
Adjustable end wrenches
Level
Zip ties
Hammer
Mallet
Wire stripper/crimper
Wire terminals
Small assortment of spare wire
Spare fuses
Spare anode rod
Spare led bulbs
Assorted small box of heat shrink
Tube of Lexel clear or Proflex clear
Assorted fasteners
Assorted drill and driver bits
Dremel kit
Small pack of assorted sandpaper
Not counting things like the black tank wand, water heater wand, sewer stuff, etc.
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Nice list! Gives me some ideas for rounding out my kit. Especially the spare anode rod, bulbs, etc. I pretty much have most of the tools.
Arnie
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11-15-2016, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Thinking back, the only tool I've had call for is an adjustable wrench to undo the propane hose from the tanks so I could take them in for refill. I carry a bunch of other stuff, but Bryan has that covered.
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11-15-2016, 07:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Thinking back, the only tool I've had call for is an adjustable wrench to undo the propane hose from the tanks so I could take them in for refill. I carry a bunch of other stuff, but Bryan has that covered.
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So Glenn, you need a wrench for the tanks? My hoses coming off the regulator have the plastic hand knobs.
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11-15-2016, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Yup. I need a wrench. No plastic knobs, which is OK because the more gnarly and twisted my fingers get with arthritis, the harder it is to tighten plastic knobs.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-15-2016, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mucram
So many helpful minds here so what are essential items to carry in your escape toolbox?
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We have about everything on the list above and a bunch more, general items such as duct tape. Make sure that you do get the Teflon tape to put back your water heater anode. Also need a tool for that, socket wrench I think 1 1/16". Someone else confirm, please.
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11-15-2016, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,260
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Tools and Supplies
Quote:
Originally Posted by float5
We have about everything on the list above and a bunch more, general items such as duct tape. Make sure that you do get the Teflon tape to put back your water heater anode.
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I have two plastic boxes that I keep under the dinette seat, drivers side. In one I have " hard hand tools" in the other I have supplies like zip ties, tape, electrical adapters, volt meter and the like. The boxes are plastic and were not expensive at all. They are about 15 inches long
11 in. wide 7 inches high. They weigh about 10 and 5 lbs. in the tow vehicle I have my bug out bag which is more outdoor and survival oriented. The more you haul the less likely you'll need it but like warm clothes, you can't put them on if you ain't got them. It is fun and satisfying to be able to help fellow campers, fiberglass or not. This is often possible with tools and knowledge, usually takes both.
Iowa Dave
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11-15-2016, 08:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
I have two plastic boxes that I keep under the dinette seat, drivers side. In one I have " hard hand tools" in the other I have supplies like zip ties, tape, electrical adapters, volt meter and the like. The boxes are plastic and were not expensive at all. They are about 15 inches long
11 in. wide 7 inches high. They weigh about 10 and 5 lbs. in the tow vehicle I have my bug out bag which is more outdoor and survival oriented. The more you haul the less likely you'll need it but like warm clothes, you can't put them on if you ain't got them. It is fun and satisfying to be able to help fellow campers, fiberglass or not. This is often possible with tools and knowledge, usually takes both.
Iowa Dave
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I like it Dave. It's true you can't carry everything you're likely to need, but a good selection of basic hand tools, fasteners, etc has definitely come in handy more than once. Besides the hand tools, I do carry a few of the Cordless power ones as well.
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11-15-2016, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iowa Dave
This is often possible with tools and knowledge, usually takes both.
Iowa Dave
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I knew I was missing something.
But, without the knowledge, you don't need the tools.
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What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
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11-15-2016, 09:16 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Yup. I need a wrench. No plastic knobs, which is OK because the more gnarly and twisted my fingers get with arthritis, the harder it is to tighten plastic knobs.
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I've never seen a QCC hose end without a plastic coupling nut, and it's not just an add-on to the nut, it's the threaded part. Are you still using the old left-hand-threaded POL hose end?
Anyone who has trouble gripping a plastic QCC coupling nut can try a rubber strap wrench... which isn't a bad thing to have in the toolbox, although certainly not an essential tool.
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11-15-2016, 09:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,051
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Anytime there's a something I need to loosen (jar lid or nut), I put on rubber gloves. Gives plenty of grip and I KNOW I have rubber gloves in the trailer
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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11-15-2016, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,811
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Quote:
Originally Posted by float5
We have about everything on the list above and a bunch more, general items such as duct tape.
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If someone asks me if I have any duct tape I say "what color"
Ron
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11-15-2016, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Denison, Texas
Trailer: 2015 21'; 2011 19' sold; 4Runner; ph ninezero3 327-27ninefour
Posts: 5,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Anytime there's a something I need to loosen (jar lid or nut), I put on rubber gloves. Gives plenty of grip and I KNOW I have rubber gloves in the trailer
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That's smart.
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.... "
Emerson
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