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Some background info - my wife and I are planning on starting fulltiming in about 20 months and we're still doing the planning, etc. that goes with that. I'm a retired USN submarine nuclear engineer so I can do a bunch of maintenance (have been a DIYer on house maintenance for a while now for most stuff).
Having said all that, I know I'm not going to be able to have my full amount of tools and spare parts since I won't really have a garage anymore.
So... what are some typical problems that occur with Motorhomes (looking at a Tiffin or Winnebago) that can be relatively easily accomplished - IF you have to proper tools/parts? Basically, I'm thinking that I can have a storage box of spare parts and tools on hand.
Some items I think would be appropriate would be hose clamps for plumbing connection leaks.
Any experienced RVers with some ideas about this topic?
-- Edited by Shannon and Mariel on Thursday 27th of August 2015 05:01:13 PM
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Soon-to-be fulltiming in a 2016 Fleetwood Bounder 35K pulling a 2014 Honda CR-V.
A full set of filters for the motor, any belts such as a serpentine. A gallon of the correct oil for the engine and, if not the same, a quart of oil for the generator. Oil, most likely Dexron III, for your hydrolic slides and jacks. Boiler fluid if you have AquaHot or HydoHot. A gallon of coolant for the engine. Make a list of all your fuses and get spares.
Tools. Most of the tools you will need don't take up much room. Wrench sets in metric and ASA, socket sets ( I carry 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in metric and ASA), assorted screw drivers, electrical scissors, hammer, etc. A rubber mallet, cordless drill and bits, and I carry a Dremmel Drill which come in real handy on occasion.
After that you'll probably start to collect spare screws and tidbits as needed. Had to buy a set of "Easy Out" a couple of weeks ago.
I'm sure I've missed something... Oh yea, a strap wrench. I have had to use it on a couple of camp ground sewer covers.
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Paul & Kathy
2014 Phaeton 42LH
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