Tag: Toolbox

We’ve all been there… getting camp set when something snaps. Cracks. Rips. Tears. Bends. Leaks. Or sparks. Now you’re 50 miles from nowhere and on your own. Here’s a handy guide to Stocking Your RV Toolbox to ensure you’re equipped to tighten, loosen, pound, pry or cut any disaster waiting to spoil your trip. What’s in your toolbox?

General:

• Socket wrench set (standard and metric) for tightening and loosening bolts and machine nuts.
• Phillips head and flat bladed screwdrivers (large, medium, small) for tightening and loosening screws; also for prying items apart.
• Standard pliers for holding machine nuts while installing or removing, or squeezing items together.
• Channel-lock pliers (medium and large) for dealing with oversized machine nuts or turning pipes 10-inch Crescent wrench-for when sockets won’t fit properly.
• Small drill bit set with sizes ranging from 1/16- to 1/4-inch. Get the type that works [...]