Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:49:26 -0500
Reply-To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
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Now that's a list!
Talk about being prepared!
I was surprised you did not mention anything about a extra set of rubber
belts, electrical tape, duct tape, possibly gasket sealant, quart of oil?
What about Toilet Paper, and small plastic bags?
Thanks for the info!
--
Rob
NYC/Long Beach, NY
88 Wolfsburg, Silver
on 3/5/06 3:36 PM, Doug F at vanagon@astound.net wrote:
> I know this topic of "what do you keep in your van" has been covered before
> but its still an interesting
> and obviously updateable thread. Here's a list I have been working on
> especially now a days where you may
> get caught in your car someplace (or worse earthquake etc) have to leave
> your car and walk.
>
>
> BASIC TOOLS:
> Hammer or a nice hatchet slice a piece of rubber hose to cover the edge.
> A good razor knife with extra blades inside
> metal file
> hack saw blade with one of those plastic holder handles
> Phillips screwdriver
> Standard screwdriver
> 8,10,13,15,17,19 mm wrenches
> Breaker bar with extension and socket for wheel lugs
> Factory VW Jack
> Block of wood 2x6 to increase foot area of jack
> Small Crescent wrench
> Center punch
> Pliers with side cutters
> Leather gloves
> LED double AA flashlight or headband light
>
>
> CONVENIENCES:
> Plastic knife,fork,spoon,cup
> Paper napkins
> Packaged wet wipes
> Small plastic bags
> Swiss Army Knife with bottle cap,cork, and can opener
>
>
>
>
> EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
> Hat - light colored and water repellant
> Nap sack
> Walking shoes, extra pair socks
> Sunglasses, (prescription / reading glasses)
> Sunscreen
> Bug repellant
> Monocular or tiny pair of binoculars
> Bottle of drinking water
> Water filtration straw or equal
> Small first aid kit with snake bite.
> Space Blanket
> emergency plastic poncho or trash bag
> Matches, fire starting device
> Small can of sterno or tea light candles
> vacuum sealed jerky
> Back packing coil up ring saw or equal
> Compass
> State Map / Area Map
> Newspaper
> Extra batteries for flash light
> 5x jeweler's eye loop for slivers starting a fire etc
> Stainless precision tweezers
> Tiny signal emergency signal mirror
> Nitril gloves
> Pepper Spray
> Knife
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "robertmstewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:25 AM
> Subject: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
>
>
> Hello to all,
>
> I have had my 2nd Vanagon (silver 88 Wolfsburg) since January and was
> thinking I should start assembling a list of tools I should have to handle
> basic maintenance and road emergencies, so what are your suggestions?
>
> Please Note* : I do not plan on doing any complex engine repairs, I will
> leave that to the prošs.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> --
> Rob
> NYC/Long Beach, NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>
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