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Old 07-31-2009, 04:51 PM
 
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Do you carry extra auto parts when you are traveling in really remote areas? If so, what?

What is in your go-to box? I ask because I'm driving up to Alaska soon from the lower 48. After I'm done there, I'll probably be hanging around the Yukon area and down into northern BC. I've driven in some really remote areas of the lower 48 and felt comfortable with this list:

I don't go overboard but I have extra fuses, thermastat, egr valve (replaced but kept the old one), belts, oxygen sensor, two quarts of oil, powerstearing fluid, gallon+ of coolent, some screw clamps, duck/electrical tape, some StopLeak(for radiator), two small jacks, two strap hoists, rope, tire chains (only in winter), tire plug kit, shovel and an electronic diagnostic tester. And of course, I always have tools on me. All this but the shovel fits in a box behind the seat.

I have to admit, the little diagnostic tester has paid for itself.

Please share your list. If it is a good idea, I'd like to add it to mine.
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Old 07-31-2009, 05:21 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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I carry an extra spare tire along the one under the bed, a floor jack, an emergency kit, a survival kit, blankets in the winter, a sub-zero extension cord, water in different sizes, warm clothes in winter, flares, and other various items.
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Old 07-31-2009, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Bliss Township, Michigan
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I carry spare tire, floor jack, tire repair kit, High Lift/farmers jack, tow strap, towels and blankets, hand full of tools that I know will do just about anything needed on my Jeep, one of those battery jumpers along with extra jumper cables, and one last thing, or things, some food. I think that rounds out what I carry on a daily basis.
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Old 07-31-2009, 10:54 PM
 
Location: The end of the road Alaska
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duct tape
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Old 07-31-2009, 10:58 PM
 
Location: Too far from Alaska
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I always thought (never bought) about having this thermal blanket- aluminized foil that reflects and containes your body heat. Emergency services use it, and under a blanket it would do wonders in an emergency when it is really cold outside. Folded it takes a space of a letter...
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:14 AM
 
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spare serpentine belt. In cold weather, the one in the engine can break. And as the voice of experience, I can tell you that running into a snow bank can cause that to happen too.
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:32 AM
 
Location: Bliss Township, Michigan
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I forgot, I also carry a shovel.
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Old 08-01-2009, 03:30 PM
 
Location: on top of a mountain
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we carry all of what you originally state but also have:
1 roll electrician wire
air filter
1 long pry bar
assorted bungee cords
2 or 5 gal can of water
small funnel with screen filter-for the brook/lake water if needed
if your camping: small water purifier unit
canvas bag with extra weather clothes
small folding hand saw
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Old 08-01-2009, 08:46 PM
 
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Moonshine.
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Old 08-01-2009, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Too far from Alaska
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I was so waiting for this!
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