Thanks for the video! I'd like to add a few suggestions too. Tape: I carry Rescue tape- a silicon variety that sticks to itself.- Great for electrical and temp plumbing repairs.- It works wet or dry. Gorilla tape- good for patching and repairing most anything. Eternabond tape- not used yet, thankfully but there if I need it. In over 20 years I've never used any Pex clamps or hose. The most I've ever done is tighten fittings. That huge carpenter's level- I never carried or needed one. In addition to Teflon tape I carry plumber's grease.- Great for lubing hose washers and toilet ball seals. A collapsable bucket- saves space and a little lighter too. Micro fiber towels? I have one large one and that's it. I have old cotton ones that I prefer. Very absorbent. You should carry a meter. I use a Harbor Freight one that I like but there are infinite choices. I carry a fuse and electrical connector assortment along with crimpers, strippers, and heat shrink in a small 12" tool box. I carry that box from site to site when I repair people's rigs.- This is by far the most common type of repairs I do. Next most common are minor plumbing leaks and I have another very small box for those things too. I only carry some smaller hose clamps, Teflon tape, plumber's grease, hose washers and a few plastic 90 degree fittings for city water connections. I have a box of common fasteners but have never used them much on the road.- At home I use them more. I also have a small spray can of Deoxit 5 for trailer and other electrical plugs. Not really a tool but I use a 50 to 30 dog bone adapter as I've found most parks have very poor 30A. receptacles. It's served me well for years in preventing tripped campground and rv main breakers. Keep up the great work and thanks again!
Thank you for your camping insight. I had to pause on the video of essential tools for beginners. The air compressor you use, is oil lubricated, and when you blow out your water lines with an oil lubricated compressor, you can get oil residue in your water lines. A water pressure regulator for the hydrant at your campsite is a good idea. You just never know the pressure and excess pressure might cause a leak in your rig. Love your channel and recommend to past and present campers
A person could go with a cordless tool line and get a drill, vac, compressor, etc... that all take the same battery. Of course those wouldn't be as powerful as corded tools but it could probably meet a lot of people's needs.
Not to be rude, but I heard you mention you have your torque wrench set all the time. Now if you meant just have the socket on it cool, however if you are leaving it set on the torque setting and its a click type you can actually streach out the spring and it will loose it calibration. Just a heads up. Also thanks for this great video you mentioned several things i still need to buy for our new motor home. Keep theese coming us newbies need help from you veterans.
Thank you, I'll be watching this whole series and taking note of the tools before I put mine in storage. Looking at a 260DS for the family and to make sure I'm prepared for a few years on the road.
I keep a plastic tote in my trailer with hammer, rachet wrench and sockets,pliers,impact drill, spare bolts&screws,tools for my hitch,cable ties screwdrivers
John great video on tools! My question do you have a packing /storage video. How do you pack all this stuff? Do you use tubs? Just wondering and looking for ideas for better storage efficiency. Thanks Bruce
Marcia, I have a metal stud finder I use to find the metal studs in my R-Pod. I don't know of a published frame layout to reference for the R-Pods, however, you may want to ask on the owners forum (not FB) to see if anyone else knows: rpod-owners.com
Hi John, great videos! What type of wrenches do you carry for the Tundra and RPod? The Tundra would be metric, but what type does the RPod need (Standard or Metric)? I ordered an RPod 202 that I’m receiving in April. Regards
I am poring over this video, thank you. Am set to go out for the first time at the end of this week, and just started looking over my tools, wondering which to bring. BTW - how/where do you store these ( the RPOD 179 has a small outdoor storage space)
John, I have two tool boxes for most of the tools. They generally stay in the bed of my truck along with the ladder and compressor. Sometimes I do keep one of the toolboxes in the 179 storage area. Hope this helps!
I haven’t brought one with me to date and haven’t needed one. I do have a good bottle jack that I used when do maintenance on the trailer at home. I do have a good jack as part of my truck set up.
I carry most in the bed of my truck. I do have a 12V air compressor that is much smaller than the one in the video. Otherwise most of the tools I do bring with me on longer trips.
I have one question for you John, does the 120 volt power (plates ) work off of the battery? If not do I need a separate inverter to power the plates or a new plate? I have same year and model your have.
Dave, the wall outlets only work with shore power and not off the battery. You would have to install an aftermarket inverter and change a wall outlet or two to make it work with off the battery. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I'd like to add a few suggestions too. Tape: I carry Rescue tape- a silicon variety that sticks to itself.- Great for electrical and temp plumbing repairs.- It works wet or dry. Gorilla tape- good for patching and repairing most anything. Eternabond tape- not used yet, thankfully but there if I need it. In over 20 years I've never used any Pex clamps or hose. The most I've ever done is tighten fittings. That huge carpenter's level- I never carried or needed one. In addition to Teflon tape I carry plumber's grease.- Great for lubing hose washers and toilet ball seals. A collapsable bucket- saves space and a little lighter too. Micro fiber towels? I have one large one and that's it. I have old cotton ones that I prefer. Very absorbent. You should carry a meter. I use a Harbor Freight one that I like but there are infinite choices. I carry a fuse and electrical connector assortment along with crimpers, strippers, and heat shrink in a small 12" tool box. I carry that box from site to site when I repair people's rigs.- This is by far the most common type of repairs I do. Next most common are minor plumbing leaks and I have another very small box for those things too. I only carry some smaller hose clamps, Teflon tape, plumber's grease, hose washers and a few plastic 90 degree fittings for city water connections. I have a box of common fasteners but have never used them much on the road.- At home I use them more. I also have a small spray can of Deoxit 5 for trailer and other electrical plugs. Not really a tool but I use a 50 to 30 dog bone adapter as I've found most parks have very poor 30A. receptacles. It's served me well for years in preventing tripped campground and rv main breakers.
Keep up the great work and thanks again!
Thanks for taking the time to list out these item!
Thanks John. I also carry an assortment of zip ties (both plastic and metal) and a small wire cutter.
Jim, great idea to have zip ties. Thanks!
Thank you for your camping insight. I had to pause on the video of essential tools for beginners. The air compressor you use, is oil lubricated, and when you blow out your water lines with an oil lubricated compressor, you can get oil residue in your water lines. A water pressure regulator for the hydrant at your campsite is a good idea. You just never know the pressure and excess pressure might cause a leak in your rig. Love your channel and recommend to past and present campers
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info!! I would also carry spare fuses the me, and a pair of leather and nitril coated gloves.
Good additions!
A person could go with a cordless tool line and get a drill, vac, compressor, etc... that all take the same battery. Of course those wouldn't be as powerful as corded tools but it could probably meet a lot of people's needs.
Great point. There are a bunch of choices for tools for sure. Thanks!
So I still need the plumbing tool and the air compressor. Everything else (and a whole bunch more) I have in my craft room. LOL Great list! Thanks!
Sounds right. Glad the video was helpful!
Not to be rude, but I heard you mention you have your torque wrench set all the time. Now if you meant just have the socket on it cool, however if you are leaving it set on the torque setting and its a click type you can actually streach out the spring and it will loose it calibration. Just a heads up. Also thanks for this great video you mentioned several things i still need to buy for our new motor home. Keep theese coming us newbies need help from you veterans.
Good reminder James to loosen the torque wrench when not using it. I admit to having a cheap torque wrench and need to upgrade shortly. All the best!
Thank you, I'll be watching this whole series and taking note of the tools before I put mine in storage. Looking at a 260DS for the family and to make sure I'm prepared for a few years on the road.
Glad the videos are helpful! All the best!
I keep a plastic tote in my trailer with hammer, rachet wrench and sockets,pliers,impact drill, spare bolts&screws,tools for my hitch,cable ties screwdrivers
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Sir, go tool selection
Glad the video was helpful!
Do you carry a 12volt air compressor for tires?
I do have a small 12v compressor for emergencies. It stays in my truck. Likely I should have shown this as well. Thanks!
John great video on tools! My question do you have a packing /storage video. How do you pack all this stuff? Do you use tubs? Just wondering and looking for ideas for better storage efficiency. Thanks Bruce
I do not have a specific packing/storage video, but may consider doing one. It's seems to always be a pain and takes a lot of time. Thanks, Bruce.
Can't find this anywhere else, but I need to know where the studs are on my R Pod 2016 180 to attach a crank out awning. Can you help?
Marcia, I have a metal stud finder I use to find the metal studs in my R-Pod. I don't know of a published frame layout to reference for the R-Pods, however, you may want to ask on the owners forum (not FB) to see if anyone else knows: rpod-owners.com
Hi John, great videos! What type of wrenches do you carry for the Tundra and RPod? The Tundra would be metric, but what type does the RPod need (Standard or Metric)? I ordered an RPod 202 that I’m receiving in April. Regards
Scott, I actually carry both standard and metric in combination wrenches and sockets. Thanks!
you need an electronic temp gauge! to check wheel hubs, hot water heater etc. Never leave home without it
Thanks, good idea. I do have one but forgot to put it in the video!
Thank you
Glad the video was helpful!
I am poring over this video, thank you. Am set to go out for the first time at the end of this week, and just started looking over my tools, wondering which to bring. BTW - how/where do you store these ( the RPOD 179 has a small outdoor storage space)
John, I have two tool boxes for most of the tools. They generally stay in the bed of my truck along with the ladder and compressor. Sometimes I do keep one of the toolboxes in the 179 storage area. Hope this helps!
Great supply of tools but I was surprised that a jack wasn't included in the list.
I haven’t brought one with me to date and haven’t needed one. I do have a good bottle jack that I used when do maintenance on the trailer at home. I do have a good jack as part of my truck set up.
Good morning from the Great State of Texas. Should all RV'ers carry all these tools? Where in the RV do you store all these tools?
I carry most in the bed of my truck. I do have a 12V air compressor that is much smaller than the one in the video. Otherwise most of the tools I do bring with me on longer trips.
Nice job
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I have one question for you John, does the 120 volt power (plates ) work off of the battery? If not do I need a separate inverter to power the plates or a new plate?
I have same year and model your have.
Dave, the wall outlets only work with shore power and not off the battery. You would have to install an aftermarket inverter and change a wall outlet or two to make it work with off the battery. Thanks!
@@JohnMarucci No thank you. It's what I figured
Hey there Kristine here again.... U mentioned u where in FL? Where did u stay? Im a florida resident .. Orlando...
I’ve stayed in numerous state parks and RV resorts in Florida. Here is a clickable map: johnmarucci.com/fsp-booking-map/
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Dude, your "tools" are cheap junk! When we travel, I make sure i have well made reliable tools! Hope you never regret your choices
They’ve worked fine for years without issue.
@@JohnMarucci If you say so....
Can you be a bit more specific on what tools you would upgrade?