What are the most important tools I should keep with me in my travel trailer?

[engineman]

Any vehicle that age will have lots of things that require replacing. Anything made of rubber will simply die of old age. I would plan on wheel bearings day one, probably tires unless they are very new. Brand X tires are a huge mistake on any trailer. While packing/replacing wheel bearings one might find brakes are needed also. Wood coach framing is subject to rot. Parts availability on a rig that old might be a problem also. You never have too many tools.

[Ted Bear]

The question is like always, WHERE DO U START, AND WHERE DO YOU STOP.


Screw drivers


Vice Grips


Duct tape.


Those are the very simple basics which will do most things.


If you want/need to add more, then it is a wrench set, then a socket set, channel locks, hose clamps in various sizes, extra wire and fasteners, silicone caulk, hack saw, electric tester, and various lubricants...oil, grease and CRC 56.

[urbanal]

One thing that's frequently overlooked but very VERY appreciated when you need it: a utility knife (also called a "bushcraft" knife).

Knifeheads (yes there is such a thing) will suggest that you spend a lot of money but Morakniv makes some perfectly serviceable budget knives for typically under $20 including a sheath - your choice of stainless or carbon steel and different colors of haft and sheath. I ended up getting the "Companion" in carbon steel and putting a patina on the blade with vinegar, but if you're not going to use the knife much (thus opening more of a door to rust if it sits in a toolbox long enough) I would go with the stainless.

Oh, and don't get serrated.

Here they all are on Amazon