The TOOLS I carry and the mechanical skill YOU NEED to GO OVERLAND around the world!
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- Опубліковано 9 сер 2020
- Most people assume you need to be a master mechanic to drive overland around the world - I dispel that notion, and show the tools that I carry on my trips with a focus on the specialty items that most people don't think about, and that make all the difference.
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One piece of advice to offer a novice mechanic is to take pictures as you disassemble something so you can use them as a reference when you put it back together. Detailed pictures really help along the way.
The one thing I would add is a pair of clear safety glasses. Crawling around under Jeep and soldering I want some protection especially when I am in the middle on no wear.
We pack safety glasses in our rigs for this exact reason! That, and for when we are using our electric chainsaws. No sense in losing an eye trying to be macho in the backwoods
When you work on your vehicle use the tools you carry in you vehicle to do the work, so you know you have the right tools when you need them.
That's exactly what I do...
That is actually really important. 🍻
This is less tools and fluids than I bring when I drive my Disco to get groceries.
'nuff said!
Hahahaha! I just bought a Disco 4.. fixed an oil leak and replaced the alternator in the first week! Hoping it gets better.. But I'm keeping a solid tool kit in the vehicle.
Same for me and my TJ. I bring an assortment of Vice Grips and pliers. I had a loose power steering fitting on my trip to the Grand Canyon last week. If I hadn't brought miniature pliers, I'd not have been able to reach my power steering fitting. If I hadn't brought power steering fluid, I'd have been unable to refill.
Replaced a transmission, rear end, and prop shafts within the first 8 months of owning a Disco 3. Never again. I couldn't sell that rig fast enough.
Same here. My 03 Disco has been pretty failsafe since I replaced the engine with a top hatted rebuild (to keep those pesky liners in place) but you never know.
The one thing I would add to your list of tools is an OBD reader so you’re able to read the codes when your jeep gives you a check engine light and clear them. Extremely helpful in diagnosing engine issues as well as other. I don’t go anywhere without mine didn’t even tell me how many volts is coming off the Alternator.
Nice dose of reality. Admittedly, I'm guilty of packing enough tools to rebuild the cardinal inverted synergistic amulyte of a synchronized multi-phased turbo encabulator.
you DID replace the dingle arms right? the prefamuated amulyte won't drive the marzel vanes if you don't. not to mention the sinusoidal depleneration.
I'm all about those improvising parts, RTV sealant, trashbags, silicone grease, bailing wire, jar of miscellaneous nuts/bolts/washers, a couple pieces of 1/8 and 1/4 4" flat stock, ratchet straps, miscellaneous 12v 12 or 16ga wire, metal coat hangers, jb weld or epoxy stick, tape, electrical connections etc. I could rig up the world! (Even before stealing parts from my bumpers or hi lift)😂
Yeah me too. Last week I blew the main 120 A fuse and had to jump across it with some spare wire etc. which would have been a real pain without my tools and bits and pieces. I found the short which was entirely my fault.
As mentioned, but maybe not stressed enough--your vehicle uses a relatively short list of common sized nuts and bolts. Assuming it's modern, you're probably talking metric sockets in something like 7,8,10,12,13,15,17,19,21mm, and most of those same size wrenches. Make sure you have a universal joint and several different length of socket extensions. Obviously, knowing about a particular job that requires a 35mm is extremely valuable. With better knowledge you can massively downsize from that 200 piece kit. Other things not mentioned but worth adding; a telescoping magnetic wand, needle nose pliers, side cutters, wire crimpers, and supplies like wire, electrical tape, zip ties, hose clamps, JB weld, etc.
Your videos are absolute gold for learning how to truly overland. Thank you.
My pleasure!
I carry a bit more, but I’m usually with a group, and knowing how to work on just about everything on a Jeep, I end up working on someone’s rig at least once on most trips. It looks like u have most of the common stuff covered, for your Jeep. I always say, ‘if u can get it apart, u can probably put it back together’ . Great video.
you shouldn't use a torque wrench as a breaker bar. most torque wrenches are made to only turn one direction (clockwise) and turning it backwards, or over the torque setting to break a bolt loose can throw it out of calibration. just buy a real breaker bar to break torques with.
Good advice...Thanks!
True, but for 100+ ftlb 1/2" cheap clicker style torque wrenches it's not the end of the world, especially when it'll be used for suspension parts not head studs 😁
I generally like to carry a test light instead of a multimeter, standard bulb not led. It can reveal high resistance in a circuit where a multimeter can not. I would pack more tools but the Jeep is already too heavy so it’s a compromise.
You are 100% spot on with your tool selection. Do only what your comfortable with and get help and training for the big items.
I have been carrying similar tool bags in my vehicles for 40 years and the little specialty items are worth their weight in gold when those little repairs are needed.
That's exactly what I would bring and do have in my overlanding van new sub
Loving this series!
I'm jealous. That is a small, tight tool rig. I drag around twice that, some for jobs I'll never do again. lol. Found you while researching for my JK build. Moving from a TJ and cargo camper.
I drove 54,000 miles right around Africa to some of the most wild and remote places on the planet with just this. I was 10,000 miles from Jeep spares.
You don't need to carry the kitchen sink!
Very nice!
They're coming fast and strong! These are hugely valuable videos. Thank you.
Thanks! New videos come out every Monday and Thursday
the long awaited video! haha...another great one... you're making me more and more confident that I'll be able to go one these adventures one day! peace :-)
Some of the best mechanics in the world can be found in third world countries - they can fix anything without having to have the proper parts.
100% spot on.
Third world bodgers with no education are better than you?
I really appreciate the practical simplicity of your tool kit
Dan, it's interesting to hear the parallels between you tools & preps for overloading with our experiences sailing our boat long distances. Working on the boat for a few years before departure provided just the prep - in knowledge, spares and special tools - you spoke of. One item you didn't mention - but it's obvious you have it in abundance - is the ingenuity we're all capable of, once we're presented with a problem. I'm not a mechanic nor electrician but a bit of creative problem solving is something we're all capable of. Thanks again!
Spot on! I find sometimes it takes an hour or two (or even a day or two) for the stress to pass and the problem solving to kick in!
Love the way you travel so light.
Don't be afraid to learn how to work on anything it's simpler than you might think. Just try 👍
Very true!
common sense and google, can build a car from the ground up with those
Awesome video! Gonna have to re-watch again and update my tool bag!
I have been waiting for this... Because going remote means a few skills to stay on road
A good thing to have is a how to manual of what you are driving it should tell you how to repair anything on what you choose to drive you can find them as any auto parts store in the u.s
great vids
Great video as always. I am now going to reevaluate the more then 75lbs of tools and recovery gear I carry. The people I travel with carry hardly anything as they know I would probably have it. Time to rethink that one.
I completely appreciate your simple presentation on practical info regarding overlanding/Jeeping...everything! I am almost done with your book...between that and your videos, your channel is becoming a favorite!! Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
I was first planning on servicing my motorcycle by myself on my USA to Argentina motorcycle trip. But i never considered one big thing, how to dispose of the old oil in a country I've never been before. After i services it the first time and i spent a full day to find the proper place to dispose of the oil I've had a professional do all services (never had major mechanical failures).
? just do the oil change outside of a local shop and give the old oil to them, im sure they have many uses for it or if you have a container give it to any local im sure they burn or use it in other ways
Carry some steel wool and keep the empty coke cans. Add some oil and you have lighting. The biggest issue is collecting the oil. Those oil pans are so huge!
Nicely done. Thanks for showing us your setup, and “Why”.
Ossum stuff as usual, champion information
Basically what we carry. Also added a better tire iron. Stock one was garbage. We do have and ODB II code reader too. Helps when check engine light comes on and don’t know why and then resetting it without having to disconnect the battery. They are small, light and not too expensive.
Great video. Pretty similar to my setup. Best advice is to only carry tools you can actually use yourself to get things fixed. I added special pullers required to change wheel bearings (my car's weak spot) and a few ratchet wrenches to add some luxury to the toolbox. Now I'm curious to learn about your spareparts collection...
Thanks for the video. I've been watching for a while and learning all I can and taking notes for future road trips and some camping.
Glad to help
Definitely tailor your toolkit to the vehicle. My car kit has a copy of every (hand) tool I have ever needed or used for it, and none which I have not.
Great vid again Dan ! I love your Simplistic approach to Everything. Enjoy. 🌲🇨🇦🙏
Thanks 👍
i assume as a jeep owner your tool kit includes torq bits as theyre used everywhere, idk if this was suppose to include spare parts but one of each ujoint and a fan belt are small and probably the most common failures. usually you only have 2 ujoint sizes so 2 covers all, also for the brakes you can get little plugs that thread into the ports on your master cylinder or on the splitter block at the rear so if you busted a line or had an issue with one brake you could remove one wheels line and then plug the hole properly with one of these nuts, looks like a brake fitting without a hole through the center, probably weighs a gram or two, quick start aka ether can also be useful if your engine had fueling or other issues starting also can be used to reseat tires, if you had a second ratchet strap you could form an X connecting the axle to the frame in both directions if your track bar got ripped off and theyd keep your axle centered for the ride back to a town, can also be used to replace a control arm similarly not ideal but will get you home
Really helpful - it seems like you have the essential for servicing including for some specific repairs. I guess packing the parts in a way that avoids rattling would also be important, e.g. when traversing corrugations
I carry a basic tool roll , A screw driver with different heads as well as Allen key heads , so eliminates a heap of tools , I’ve taken all but essential
Sockets out of the ratchet set , and like you I’ve got vehicle specific sockets and wrenches , also carry a torque wrench .oils, and fluids ,and a block To sit my jack on spread the weight .
Great video. I was pleased to hear about the 12V soldering in. Definitely want one of those. You mentioned spare parts next vid. With my cherokee XJ, 4.0 inline six, I have metric ratchet box spanners in addition to the others. Critical parts include neutral safety switch, crank shaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor. Hard to change out but vehicle is disabled if they fail. Ignition cylinder is another one. They are all small parts but pretty essential.
You seem like a really nice guy! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!
Love your videos. Hope to see you on the road one day.
I hope so!
You carry more then I expected. But it’s a nice kit. Tks for sharing.
Very cool, I wasn't expecting the torque wrench 💪
Great little kit. I did the conversion in my Skoolie and carried my tool boxes all over US. I’m not very mechanical, but did quite a bit of my own upkeep. Big truck big bucks, though...cheers mate
I love the progression of your videos from the 3 minute video crossing that minefield from Morocco into western Sahara or Mauritania. Hopefully you can keep full time overlanding from youtube and the like. Keep being rad.
Thanks very much for the feedback, I appreciate it. Back then I was no really focused on YT, now it's at the forefront.
It looks like I have a fun expedition coming up very soon, and the next major one kicks off early next year!
Great tip on doing some of the maintenance yourself before a long trip. Like you, I found I needed special hex wrenches and various large sockets to do some basic stuff on my vehicle. Good tool set up. (If you haven't used it much before, be careful with the PB Blaster, it's more noxious than WD-40.)
Thanks again. I a really enjoying your videos.
Glad to hear it!
saw a woman on the dempster highway with sheered off wheel studs….super simple…..becomes outrageously expensive in remote areas
Hi, would have expected some (dynamic) recovery rope , D-Rings & such. - Thanks for all the insights - your pragmatic approach helps to avoid overkill 😊
Big issue with the JK (I have one) is the various sockets. Standard, metric, hex, star, a big 24mm for the oil filter, the padded spark plug socket, etc. I'm not that handy, but working on the Jeep for six months beforehand with a friend meant regular trips to the hardware store to pick up new tools. By the time I left, I had a lot of supplemental tools from where I started. So I've got one bag of tools, one bag for parts including fluids, one bag for recovery gear, one bag for electrical, and one bag with my air compressor. All in an ARB roller drawer and easily accessible.
All of those things you mentioned came in my "200 piece" toolkit, and they're all in my tool bag. The Jeep can be annoying with half metric have imperial and all those torx bolts, but I guess I'm used to it now.
@@TheRoadChoseMe I could not agree more on the ridiculous choice of using both SAE and SI fasteners on a single vehicle.
I’ve Changed our a Lot of ‘Screw Types’ to Robertson’s on my Jeep, just for that reason. 🌲🇨🇦🙏
@@eesko2000 shout out to the Robertson style fasteners from Canada as well!
Thaaank yoouuu!! Ive been waiting for this video for a long time hahahaha
Hope you like it! Details on the spares I carry coming up soon!
@@TheRoadChoseMe im looking forward to it!
Excellent and solid tips. Just knowing the basics on how to look after your vehicle goes a long way. Good advice for overlanding but also for just driving your daily driver to work everyday. Simple maintenance and knowing what to pay attention to can prolong the life of any vehicle. Cheers Dan!
Glad it was helpful!
I've only just discovered this channel.
I love Dan's laid back, down to earth yet informative way of presentation.
I'm also a cat lover, so go Pixie.
As an Aussie, any chance of doing a show on your trips down under?
I've never actually explored down under. I left nearly 20 years ago and have been all over the place since then, but not the homeland!
I always have a small tarp to put under my jeep when I have to work on it on the trail .if you drop a part or tool they are right there on the tarp not missing in the dirt or grass. It is also handy if you need an emergency shelter.
I'm preparing for a road trip from Nairobi to Capetown and back though different countries. Your videos have been great lessons as I get set. As a minimalist, I'm impressed by how you've kept your modifications and tools basic.
Awesome! Let me know if there's a topic you'd like me to cover that will help in your trip!
@@TheRoadChoseMeNot sure if you've covered it but the area I really need info on is communication devices that you use in your vehicle. Any CB VHF radio, satellite phones, etc? What would you recommend for comms?
Will do!
Fuses.... you need fuses.. Love your videos!!
I've been in Trucking "Forever."
I've found that tools not only need to be stored but "Organized" for more easy access.
Otherwise you will be tempted to use the wrong tool or just let something go untightened until it gets worse. Because you didn't feel like Digging out the tool Bag.
Sockets on a holder in order of size.
Screw drivers in the same place every time so they can be found in low light.
Mount a Phillip's and a standard screwdrivers along with a 6 inch crescent wrench in a small box mounted under the Hood for quick access. keep a grease rag in there to keep them from rattling. A tire air gauge in the same place inside one of the doors. Ect.
When I owned my own Trucks I could tell you where every tool was on the truck within 2 inches of its location.
Great video.
Best Wishes! M.H.
Since I use a knipex Cobra tool I never use the vicegrip tool.
Also get quality tools! less change to strip of the nuts and bolts.
For my 1965 unimog 404 I Would bring a bit more then you. My chocks are spanner size 30 air system has 27.
In my unimog I have mostly 10 13 17 19 so I bought 2 ring ring spanners 10-13 and 17-19. And just from Gedore or Hazet. And Bought ring ring spanner with ratchet inside. So also combination like 8- 8-10-12-13 and 14-17-18-19. So with this 4 spanners + knipex cobra I can do most of the truck without getting the big box out.
My toolbox is build and bought for my Unimog. So for every job and bolt so far I bought the tools.
We have similar tool kits, though I hadn't thought about a soldering iron - that's a good idea. I will say this a torque wrench should not be used as a breaker bar - that's a good way to get the torque wrench out of calibration. Harbor Freight has a very good 24" breaker bar for $20, and their 1/2 torque wrench is very reasonably priced it's not much extra weight to ensure you have the right tools. One last thing for those of us driving TJ and LJs the starter has a reverse torx bolt, get the socket before you go on your journey as it's not nearly so easy to find.
Spot on. My adv motorcycle tool, tire repair, oil change kit is a shaving bag. Doing the maintenance before leaving is THE best way to be ready for a breakdown, and to figure out what you don't actually need in the kit. I was SO happy my first tire repair job was in the garage at home and not out there someplace.
How do you dispose of old oil and other fluids on the road?
For oil wherever you buy it they will take the used stuff.
Awesome and helpful! I drive a 4Runner so it’s all metric 👍🏼 (hail the 10mm!), but also carry zip ties of various lengths/strengths, paracord, duct tape, WD-40/grease/silicon for quickie jobs, since I’m not mechanically inclined. Also smaller ratchet straps, etc. for roof stuff. Also PDFs on my phone of all the manuals - might come in handy. Happy trails, Dan, and thanks for all your videos!
So you pack 15-20 10mm sockets and wrenches, cause they always walk away!! LOL
Joel Letendre - I carry a couple around my neck, one chained to my belt, and one next to my toothbrush 💪🏻
many people don't know how to change a wheel. a good skill to have if you are traveling remote.
All of the above, plus I take a separate breaker bar as to not stress the torque wrench on seized bolts or lug nuts. A mini sledge instead of a carpenter's hammer. Good for persuading things in tight spaces with reduced effort. Can always choke up on the handle for lighter jobs. X-Large zip ties for temporarily secure even a suspension component. Full size crow bar. Again something might needed to be persuaded with limited effort. Tire plugging kit. Utility knife.
Sounds like a solid kit!
I carry an 12V air compressor for tires. It has come in handy several times since I got it.
Absolutely, I have one mounted under the hood and it's a must for me.
As long as you have a tow rope and a manual transmission you can go any where. Good advice without getting overboard. Thank,s.
This is the most interesting overlander in the entire world maybe he has done 1m miles+ in his career, Keep up the good work.
A digital torque adapter and a breaker bar/extendable ratchet is probably cheaper better for travelers than a full sized torque wrench. More versatile, too.
Good point. It’s close enough for a jeep. And my appreciation for quality tools made me cringe at the idea of using a torque wrench as a breaker bar.
Good point, I'll look into that for next time!
@@DDSairsoft95 i doubt he'll be rebuilding an engine with that torque wrench, its jut for tires and suspension its not gonna lose that much accuracy being used as a breaker bar.. they are designed to work in both directions and upto 250ftlbs which should be enough to break anything loose on a fresh unrusted jeep
I would add some bolts and nuts in common sizes (common for your vehicle)
I usually carry a similar amount of tools on cross-Canada or even cross-province road trips, it's saved me when an alternator belt needed a roadside replacement or if I wanted to buy a part from a u-pull yard.
I bought every size socket between 25 mm and 36 mm at Princess Auto because I have multiple vehicles and every axle nut and trailer hitch ball takes a different size. They all fit in a small cardboard box.
Check with a local community college to see if they have an auto program. Great place to learn and practice.
Wire strippers, good ones. I never can strip wire with side cutters.
I think I take a similar amount of tools as you when I go to an off road park or trail. I trailer my jeep when I travel, its not good for road trips. My leaky, carbuerated cj7 wouldn't make a very good overlander probably haha
It's important to examine what thread types your vehicle has. The vast majority are Metric, but certainly with my Land Rover I need about four different types of spanner and socket. The gearbox, transfer box and axles are Whitworth, the engine is a mixture of Metric and UNC/UNF, and the electrics require BA. Also, don't forget that you sometimes require special tools, sometimes for simple service jobs, I think some VW's require a special tool just for the engine oil drain, but luckily for me the whole vehicle can be dismantled and the gearbox and/or engine rebuilt with nothing more than simple hand tools.
You have an on-board compressor, tire plugs/tools would be a great addition.
Another video purely on tire repair and tools for that is coming soon!
@@TheRoadChoseMe looking forward to it. Great videos!
This is such a great resource for off-roading.
Goodness. I have enough tool bag in the xTerra (gen2) to essentially strip the entire motor down to a long block while it's in the truck. Spare hoses, a new belt, hose fix parts, hose clamps, etc. Probably overkill, but then again I don't get stranded.
I have almost all the tools you mentioned in except the Jeep to carry them.
I would switch out that heavy tool bag for a tool roll. They are much more organized and you can find your tools without having to empty the whole thing. I buy American and recommend the ATLAS 46 brand. Specifically the Yorktown tool roll. A bit pricey but definitely worth having.
For sure that would be convenient and more organized, but it came down to money for gas in the tank, so I used this old bag my friend gave me!
Hey Dan, love your UA-cam, Pateron, and books. A couple of thoughts on your gear list...
Multimeter: Checkout Power Probe Circut Testers. They do all the work of a multimeter, but also allow you to apply 12v to test and diagnose.
Monkey wrench: check out the Knipex Plier Wrench. They’re a amazing upgrade to a monkey wrench. Seems gimmicky, but they work amazingly.
12v soldier iron: I use a butane powered version. It’s got a soldier tip that can be removed to act as a little torch.
Also, if you’re not using the torque bar much, you might want to replace it with a breaker bar + a torque bar attachment as using a torque bar for a breaker bar can damage the torque measuring components. Just a suggestion... it feels kinda silly giving YOU recommendations as I’m sure you know this stuff better than just about all of us.
Thanks for all the tips - they all make a lot of sense and I'll be doing some homework now!
A butane iron is a great idea, and not too expensive. A more expensive, more complicated, but really great option would be the "TS 100". It's a tiny, fully-featured, powerful, and adjustable-temperature soldering iron. It can be powered from a wide-range of power sources, including 12V, but also from mobile battery packs.
I would add a spiral bolt extractor and a plastic fender rivet tool. Also would add one of those extendable ratchet instead of the larger of the a beaker bar; go with a 1/2” drive. They are compact to work well in a tool kit and are more convenient than a normal breaker bar. Using torque wrench’s as breaker bars are bad for them. Maybe pack a digital torque adapter instead.
Also, t-shape, lugnut wrenches are a godsend, much nicer to use than the factory one
Otherwise we’ve got just about the same setup. I carried a butane torch around instead. A bit more versatile. Hold up, what about a wire stripper/cutter/crimper?
I use side-cutters to strip wire (I have a ton of practice) and crimp with pliers. Not ideal, but it works.
Solid setup. I always throw in a bag of zip ties, a bungee cord, a roll of duct tape, and some para cord. Never know when you’re going to have to make an odd field repair. Recently, my spare tire carrier latch broke on my FJ40 while off-roading in New Mexico. Zip ties wouldn’t hold it but para cord did.
You're absolutely right, and I do have all that stuff someplace.. I always think more of "tools" as the heavy stuff
Nice overlanding
I'm surprised you carry Pi-blaster & WD-40 both. Pretty luxurious. ;)
K&N. I read K&N's filtering ability is considerably worse than the cheapest air filter.
I'm looking forward to your next trip!!
I made an assumption that driving around the world would mean you knew every single nut and bolt on your vehicle. Interesting.
I assume you have a tire repair kit somewhere else. Also curious if you bring a spare bottlejack or Hi-Lift depending on vehicle; though I suppose that is more recovery gear than tools. Thanks for the video.
Yes, I do, and I'll do a separate video on tires and repair soon
love your videos. just wanted to point out that you already have a breaker bar (aka your hi-lift jack handle) so no need to bring that big torque wrench
Good call!
But how do you torque things to the correct torque? A pipe(high lift jack handle) is great to loosen tight bolts, but when you need to tighten to the correct torque, then what? I use my torque wrench at least once every 1000km, even just to check my wheel nuts.
Can you do a video about your battery choice/ if you have any systems you use to prevent your battery from dying?
Will do! Solar setup coming next week, then I'll do my dual battery setup!
Hello n thanks again, the best teacher is who passed through all he advocated, like u r doing!!
Q: Is ur jeep camper ok in fast windy n rainy cold weather, like Alaska or Mongolia? Is ur air conditioning good enough during hot days driving? Is jeep capable of carrying more water, than you got? Regards/ A student if ur useful uploads!!
Hi There! - the popup is perfectly fine in the wind and rain, though I've only used it in the snow a few times - I imagine it would be cold when the temperate is below about -10C or -15C.
Air conditioning still blows very cold, even during +48C days in Sudan it makes my hands cold.
A slightly larger tank would fit under the Jeep for sure, maybe around 45L. Otherwise you could just put a tank inside somewhere.
I hope that helps!
@@TheRoadChoseMe Thanks a lot Sir for the kind response. I am about to switch my mind from a Land Cruiser Troopy, to a second hand JK Wrangler, for my dream expedition for central asia, Badakhshan(Afghanistan) and Iran, after watching your experience n guidlines. As a common person, I can see my dream come true!!
The Landcruiser is an excellent choice for that part of the world!
I have to say, you are the reason why my first car is a jeep wrangler.
Happy to hear it!
IN my experience with new and old vehicles, the one thing that stops you dead unless some kind of catastrophic failure are electrical issues. Most mechanical issues give you warning via weird noises or engine sensors. ... so you have chance to make it to the main road and there find a tow to a garage.
But electrical failures will stop you completely and come with 0 warning. So my advice is get familiar with the electrical system of your car, where the fuses and relays are, which are the most important ones, each model has some likely issues to keep an eye, be familiar with the 12 v system you added for your camping needs. ...
On the list of tools I would add a small BT OBDII plug that is like 15 euro, paired with free phone apps can read basic engine fault codes, you can delete them and get moving until you have a chance to fix the issue.
Absolutely, I agree. My Jeep actually can display the trouble codes right on the dash, so I don't need a reader!
Crazy that you traveled alone. A lot of planning has to go into it. I suggest travelling with experience buddies to get your feet wet.
Really not nearly as much planning as you think. Tons of people drive down to Central and South America in regular old sedans with just a week of forethought.
@@TheRoadChoseMe If you've ever read 'On The Road' by Jack Kerouac, there is a part in the book when Kerouac and two friends drive a 1937 Ford to Mexico City (this took place in the late 1940s). So anything is possible!
Anyone else see the chupacabra stalking him at 1:09?
This is awesome!! Do you use a different jack on your adventures (i.e. Hi-Lift)? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Yes I do, I high-lift right now, though I might get a good bottle jack next time.
I’m a little surprised you didn’t bring along an impact driver, even with a breaker bar I’ve had problems removing some bolts sometimes.
Other than that, I think your tool kit is pretty darn comprehensive, and can’t really think of anything else you would really need
I upgraded the suspension myself, and installed the bumpers and everything else. I did all of that with the hand tools in my tool bag - I've never needed (or used) an impact driver on a vehicle.
@@TheRoadChoseMe My impact and other power tools have greatly decreased the time needed for various jobs, but have never been absolutely required. This goes far beyond automobiles.
Fuses, tire repair, vehicle specific tools.
What about a code reader to scan trouble codes?
I should have mentioned that - my Jeep can display them directly on the dash, so I don't even need a reader!
Next video: Can you discuss first-aid and getting sick on the road OUTSIDE North America from an overlander's perspective? Not looking for a "lesson" in first-aid but rather the following: Did you take a course in first-aid? Do you carry a first-aid kit? If so, is it a standard or custom kit, what is in it? Are general analgesics readily available, as well as medications for, diarrhea? My question is more along the lines of: what medications do we have easy access to in North America that are not readily available in the rougher parts of the world that you would suggest bringing? Perhaps all this is a bit more than you are comfortable discussing but thought I would throw it out there.
For sure, I'll do a video all about health and first aid!
Everyone should do an Advanced First Aid and Remote First Aid with their nearest St John's Ambulance.
Would probably throw in a cheap OBD code reader if the car is equipped with that. As cheap as £20 and lets you reset EMLs and gives a guide why it might have come on in the first place.
My Jeep can display the codes right on the dash, though I do have a little programmer to turn them off.