What is in your limp home kit

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What is in your limp home kit

November 13, 2016, 09:45:41 am

Suggestions for what to pack for roadside emergency "must have" in order to limp home or to the nearest source of parts or repairs. Basic tools, spare filters and belts, fluids, basic electrical repair items I assume are already on board. If we could start a list for everybody's benefit that would be great. Additional roadside safety items should also be mentioned.

Thanks in advance - phred

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #1 – November 13, 2016, 09:48:50 am

How about an assortment of jumper
wires? Small and larger gage wire.
And a roll of electrical tape.

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #2 – November 13, 2016, 09:49:00 am

Good Sam Roadside Assistance membership card.

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Reply #3 – November 13, 2016, 09:56:46 am

Air Dryer Bypass Demo

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Reply #4 – November 13, 2016, 09:59:46 am

A laptop to reach the forum.

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Reply #5 – November 13, 2016, 10:01:13 am

I found use for and air gun with rubber tip. Small, keep with air hose. I found if the aux compressor failed I could use the coach compressor to refill the third air tank used on the 01 for slide bladder, putting air into the tank using the gun to force air in thru the drain valve

Rare need, can get one if you need in local auto store if near one, which I am not at times.

Not my original idea though to carry this

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #6 – November 13, 2016, 10:12:55 am

Spare D2 governor.

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Reply #7 – November 13, 2016, 10:20:09 am

Some RBWs (really big wrenches)

6 Pc SAE Jumbo Combination Wrench Set

see ya
ken

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #8 – November 13, 2016, 10:23:06 am

Shoe Goo, duct tape, cell phone, and credit/debit cards

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Reply #9 – November 13, 2016, 10:26:07 am

For those of us with the Budd wheels carry a 1 1/2 inch socket and the 11/16 square socket,and let the tire guy know they are
left hand threads.

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #10 – November 13, 2016, 10:26:48 am

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – November 13, 2016, 10:12:55 am

Spare D2 governor.

With all the correct plugs installed to make it faster if you are on the side of the road in traffic.

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Reply #11 – November 13, 2016, 11:04:44 am

Max insurance and the safe full of CBs.

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Reply #12 – November 13, 2016, 11:09:34 am

Our floor safe is still full of Texas air.

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Reply #13 – November 13, 2016, 11:12:39 am

Slip joint pliers, 2 cresent wrenches, good hose clamps

one of those lights that has the head band, so you always have light where you are looking

A faithful DW

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #14 – November 13, 2016, 11:14:51 am

Everyone, irrespective of mechanical ability should carry:

Two sets of fuel filters-- never know when you will get a load of bad fuel. And, with the proper filters, you can find someone to replace them anywhere in the country (or any country for that matter). Also, have written down the proper procedure for bleeding the fuel system after filter replacement-- it WILL depend on engine and even model year.

A set of engine belts-- and put the new ones on now and keep the old ones for spares. That way you have verified that they ARE the correct ones and will have the newer ones on the engine.

Spare oil filter. That way, at your next oil change, you KNOW they will use the correct filter.

Mark a date on the spares and rotate them to keep them fresh.

A digital voltmeter. That way, even if you are on the side of the road, you can give someone by phone/internet what voltage readings are.

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #15 – November 13, 2016, 11:48:15 am

Would have never guessed the D2 reg. I take these are somewhat problematic, deal busters that may be difficult to source. Google it and about 3 rows down was beamalarm. Spare did not appear that expensive. Do I need to add flare wrench's to the list? I assume Teflon tape is a no no, and add rectorseal.

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #16 – November 13, 2016, 11:58:32 am

Besides the obvious filters, belts and tools, I carry a "Catch all kit"in a small tool box. A few bolts nuts washers, zip ties, duct tape, hose clamps, wire nuts, electrical tape,and a tube of you favorite roof leak repair material.

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #17 – November 13, 2016, 05:42:59 pm

Quote from: nitehawk – November 13, 2016, 10:23:06 am

and credit/debit cards

And make sure those credit cards have 6 figure limits.

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Reply #18 – November 13, 2016, 06:15:44 pm

Our friend Carol always had the right idea. Her tool box consisted of her phone and her credit card.

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Reply #19 – November 13, 2016, 07:37:38 pm

Heck, our '89 GV barely made five digits!!

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #20 – November 14, 2016, 12:37:21 pm

AND, I didn't say "Texas hot air".

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #21 – November 14, 2016, 10:36:24 pm

Quote from: bigdog – November 13, 2016, 05:42:59 pm

And make sure those credit cards have 6 figure limits.

Got the tools

Figure credit card = FCC

So I got a 3FFC and a 4FCC
Therefore: 3FCC + 4FCC = 7FCC
Sounds like I'm good to go!

Re: What is in your limp home kit

Reply #22 – November 15, 2016, 01:35:44 am

Most of the above plus a 160 psi air compressor and a battery charger/starter for the toad for that time you have the key in the wrong position and run the battery down.

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Reply #23 – November 15, 2016, 05:42:10 am

I carry long heavy duty jumper cables but no charger.

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Reply #24 – November 15, 2016, 09:42:51 pm

I don't see your year of coach but if you have one in the King throttle control years put in a cord that can stretch from your seat to the the mechanical portion of the throttle. It will get you home if for whatever reason treadle failure etc. See Beam Alarm site for a picture.

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