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Boggert
31-07-2007, 18:51
Following on from another topic... What do you carry in your car?

I always have a Tow Rope, jump leads and a First aid kit.

rustic
31-07-2007, 19:07
Following on from another topic... What do you carry in your car?

I always have a Tow Rope, jump leads and a First aid kit.
Yep all that plus socket set, tool kit, metal towing bar stored under rear seat, Spare fan belt, spare bulbs, phone charger, tie down straps, Number plate for towing, 5 tonne tow strap with shackles, Torch, 12 V tyre inflator, spare battery under bonnet, seat protector, blanket.... maps etc plus AA card, so well covered I guess.the list goes on..
Never used any of it for myself, helped daughter, wife, in laws, out laws, fellow work mates,
No wonder we are struggling for space.

Deleted Member S
31-07-2007, 19:41
What do I carry :roll: In the boot: 10", 12" sub woofer & amp, small toolbox with spanners, sockets etc, bulbs & fuses. Small folding shovel, first aid kit, baby wipes (for the kids 11& 15 :lol: )Under the back seat i've got: jump leads, Big power bar hi viss jacket & tow rope (need to get strop & shakels) Other places got phone charger breakdown card, pen torch & lots of CD's :lol: :lol:
I also have to carry the wife, kids & 3 molting dogs :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:

jace
31-07-2007, 21:41
toolbox, two towing straps + tow chain bottle water and water bowl jump leads (have set those that aa use i intend to fit soon) and last but not least 6 staffys and a scruffy orrible terrier cross!

wolf
31-07-2007, 21:42
tow rope, tie down straps, trolly jack, axle stands socket sets torque wrench, tools for work dog at weekend what ever she thinks will fit and needs for house/garden. basicly if it fits i carry ha ha.

(RIP) PLANK
31-07-2007, 22:01
well in my old transit i carry all sorts!
2 shovels
2 forks
seldge hammer
axe
bow saw
kite (dont ask)
saddle
bridle
lead ropes
bail of haylage
electric fence tape and posts
locks and chains
20 gallons fresh water

and ofetn an assortment of chainsaws mowers etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

I hope your not planning a raid :lol:

jace
31-07-2007, 22:10
oh i forgot my favorite little silky saw under seat exelent bit of kit!

dinky
01-08-2007, 07:48
Precious cargo[wife] ,rjack russell,ecovery card thats it.

Deleted Member
01-08-2007, 08:58
Wife(Ear Plugs!),Kids(Dvd Screens in back to shut them up!),Dog,C.B. AA card! :lol:

Boggert
01-08-2007, 12:06
I hope your not planning a raid :lol:

LOL :lol:

jace
01-08-2007, 12:20
u can raid mine take mrs an kids leave me dogs!

(RIP) PLANK
01-08-2007, 19:55
This thread has reminded me just how much stuff is hidden in the nooks and cranies of my van, i have a pruning saw ear plugs 3 pairs safety glasses in the glove box and a sun hat, and even a few pairs of gloves! :wink:

do I realy need or use it all? if i take some thing out am i bound to need it in the morning?

jace
01-08-2007, 22:15
when i cleaned mav to sell i found alsorts mostly half eaten slices pitza !

Steve_Ray
01-08-2007, 22:22
Lots of stuff, including:

several strops & shackles
4' Hi Lift jack
2 HD 50mm waffle boards
shovel
bow saw & spare blade
hedge clippers (with extendable arms)
oil & water
socket set / basic tools
replacement bulbs
small fire extinguisher in cab & 2kg one in boot
first aid kit
tyre pressure guage
compressor
jet boil + tea bags / milk / water
few spare bulbs
Duct tape
Cable ties
Various jubille clips

sure I've missed something :lol:

Oh and when we're greenlaning, laptop with Memory Map & GPS dongle

jace
01-08-2007, 22:35
ah brewing up kit essential kit all else fails have a cuppa!

MsMistral
02-08-2007, 21:26
In mine i've got:

set of jump leads

basic tool kit

can of wd 40

Spare motor oil and auto transmission fluid

De-icer

road map

baby seat

dog crate

tennis ball thrower and spare tennis balls

towel for wet/muddy dogs

dog tie up chains

Caravan club sites guide (for reading if stuck in a traffic jam)

selection of CDs

pen

NO MAKE UP OR OTHER GIRLY ITEMS!