BenB
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:45 PM |
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Stuff for the emergency repair box
I'm planning on making up an emergency (repair) box with the bare minimum for roadside repair... What does anyone think
= Copy of insurance / road tax / RAC membership documents
= Puncture healing / tyre inflatting spray can thing
= Spare Fuses (including small fuel pump ones)
= Little can of WD40...
= Leatherman type pliers
= Tie wraps...
That's about it- sockets set / screwdrivers etc a bit heavy....
Any other useful suggestions
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Agriv8
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:54 PM |
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Length of wire and insulting tape.
regards
agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:55 PM |
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gaffer tape,bailing wire,big hammer and some spare bulbs
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Humbug
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:55 PM |
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I decided that a little extra weight would be OK. I've got:
Breakdown info!
Tyre sealant/inflation spray
Small socket set
Adjustable spanner for bigger nuts
Allen keys
Small mole wrench
Short scredrivers
Penknife
Pliers
A few fuses
A few bulbs
A few cable ties
A couple of clean rags
Also:
Cagoule
Spare wooly hat
Goggles
Cut down nylon car cap
Earplugs 
This all fits in the bottom of my boot box securely in place fairly low down, so I don't think it unduly affects weight/performance
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=51378
[Edited on 21.12.2006 by Humbug]
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Humbug
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
Length of wire and insulting tape.
regards
agriv8
Is that tape that calls you a b*stard?
[Edited on 21.12.2006 by Humbug]
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 04:59 PM |
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clean pants? not that heavy, and might be good if your 'box' needs emergency repair!
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02GF74
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:09 PM |
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i'd incude a few spade terminal connectors and some oft he instant metal epoxy stick stuff.
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BenB
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:14 PM |
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I'm going to need a trailer 
Wire and tape good plan for those electrickity problems.
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dilley
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:23 PM |
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box of matches, just incase things get really bad
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Marcus
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:27 PM |
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I used to carry a spare clutch cable and fan belt - since modified clutch mechanism and haven't broken one in over a year - so that's out.
Carry a can of petrol though - call me a wimp, but I don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere (or Misson as it's known round
here!).
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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stevec
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:51 PM |
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Packet of three for all the crumpet you are going to pull
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jack trolley
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:58 PM |
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Torches - poundland does one with a magnetic base that plugs into lighter socket.
Gloves - leather 'rigger' gloves; Latex - several pairs.
Overalls - Sod's law you break down whilst wearing your best 'defendant' suit.
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stulad
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 06:14 PM |
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i would definately suggest a 4 pack of carlsberg 
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RazMan
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 06:15 PM |
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I've got one of those 'multitools' that you often see at petrol stations. It has helped me out twice now and is a permanent part of
my minimalist toolkit.
Keep a few cable ties handy - it is suprising what you can hold together with these.
An led torch is small and won't go flat in a hurry.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MikeR
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 08:03 PM |
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i've heard of lots of accelerator and clutch cables breaking (bad design i assume) but having a spare one seems a good idea.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 08:40 PM |
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AA membership card , it's the lightest tool there is.
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oliwb
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 08:46 PM |
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I just carry a big flat head screw driver in the car with me so that I can re-adjust my clutch pedal when it gets knocked out of its setting! Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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BenB
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 08:49 PM |
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Liking the LED torch idea
Having broken down in the dark you think I would have thought of that!!!!!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 09:00 PM |
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I would second a small can of fuel, having run out just pasta remote junction on the M40.  Had t wake a friend up and persuade their mum to come and
rescue me with a jerry can! It would be fair to say I wasn't the most popular person for a while! Also, pi$$ed the missus off a treat as it
started raining after 10 mins!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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jacko
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 09:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
AA membership card , it's the lightest tool there is.
NO a RAC card and put your tools in a mates car
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balidey
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 09:57 PM |
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Handy wipes, you know, like the little sachets you get from KFC
And some cash for petrol or spares.
And finally a hammer, cable ties and tank tape, these can fix anything.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 12:41 AM |
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All these replies and no-one has suggested a pair of tights!
If it's cold and dark, getting these of her will soon warm you both up until the RAC get there.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 09:32 AM |
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Definatly add a fan belt and some duck tape - with a bit of imagination you can fix alot of things with it
I heard of someone making a CV boot form duck tape and cable ties once
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 11:22 AM |
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I heard of someone making a CV boot form duck tape and cable ties once
Was it MacGyver? Everything you need is here.
[Edited on 22/12/06 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 07:21 PM |
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mobile phone, job done.
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