What's in your Truck gear box?

[pbethel]

My buddies always give me crap about what I carry in my vehicle Just In Case.
I quit caring when I came across an accident on highway 16 in B.C. Canada and my fire extinguisher gave rescuers just enough time to get two people out of a wrecked Jeep before it was fully engulfed in flames.
Fire ext., first aid kit, road flares, tow strap, jump box and/or jumper cables, blankets, gloves, frozen water. More on road trips.

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[dano42]

Now that I've installed one of these, (and seeing how small it really is, I will probably put another on the other side), what do you guys think should be carried in the way of tools in your truck? Some basic ones like an assortment of screwdrivers pliers, a hammer, adjustable, etc., but would like to hear what you guys carry in your truck, mainly for something you might need on the road.

 

[Chris M]

Now that I've installed one of these, (and seeing how small it really is, I will probably put another on the other side), what do you guys think should be carried in the way of tools in your truck? Some basic ones like an assortment of screwdrivers pliers, a hammer, adjustable, etc., but would like to hear what you guys carry in your truck, mainly for something you might need on the road.

I have wondered the same thing. Basic stuff.
And I see YOUR box also came with a pivot lock. Still chasing mine.
Nice bed interior, by the way. Good job!

 

[AzScorpion]

There's already a thread on this from 2019 so I'll merge it there. ?

 

[AzScorpion]

Nothing but a pair of jumper cables. We don't have winter here and as far as all the other stuff that's what roadside assistance is for. I've carried around enough stuff throughout the years and froze my a$$ off back in the N'east fixing stuff. Now that I'm older I just let roadside assistance handle it. Yeah I know sometimes it takes them a while to get to you but it's free and I'm getting lazy.

Since this post I've now upgraded to a jumper pack, tire patch kit, survival shovel, gloves and my Viair compressor. But when traveling I take a tote full of tools, jack stands, a bottle jack recovery gear.

 

[dano42]

There's already a thread on this from 2019 so I'll merge it there. ?

Thank you! Very good thread, close to sticky quality.

 

[AzScorpion]

Thank you! Very good thread, close to sticky quality.

Yes there are some good responses on here. Sometimes you find stuff you didn't realize you should be carrying although that's a double edge sword because it usually cost you more money. lol

 

[Chris M]

Yes there are some good responses on here. Sometimes you find stuff you didn't realize you should be carrying although that's a double edge sword because it usually cost you more money. lol

Like the jumpstarter and bottle jack I want to get.
And the recovery rope or strap.
and a small tool set with lots of 10mm sockets.
Stuff like that.

 

[AzScorpion]

Like the jumpstarter and bottle jack I want to get.
And the recovery rope or strap.
and a small tool set with lots of 10mm sockets.
Stuff like that.

And then some! Better stock up on those 10mm's I hear they're in short supply. lol

 

[Blackeagle]

My new Ranger is my first vehicle with 4WD and this much ground clearance. While I'm not planning to take up offroading as a hobby, I do other outdoorsy stuff, and having this truck will probably tempt me to journey to more remote campsites and trailheads. The flip side is that sometimes four-wheel drive just means getting stuck further from the paved road than if you only had two-wheel drive. So, I figure if I'm venturing further from the asphalt, I probably ought to have some basic gear for getting myself unstuck.

The environment is most likely to be the mountains and deserts of the western US, and if I get stuck, I'll probably be out there with only one vehicle. So what would be a good set of equipment (and knowledge) for this sort of situation?

 

[subquark]

Recovery boards, shovel, recovery straps and soft shackles, a come-along, good jack.

A winch if you think you'll get really stuck. I've managed with a come-along for some bad situations (including 3 days getting out of a swamp).

Many here will have more detailed advice and you'd be surprised at how helpful others are if you get really stuck. Seems to be more out there than you may think.

Good luck and you're way ahead of most by thinking about this, that's your best piece of equipment!

 

[Ranger305]

What is a come-along, pray tell?

 

[BS67]

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[RedlandRanger]

To add to what @subquark said, I would opt for a winch if you are "older". I used to have a comealong, and they do work, but they are a LOT Of work. A winch is SO MUCH easier and faster. I have a winch that is on a receiver tray and I have front and rear receivers so I can attach it to whichever end is better. I don't do a lot of real offroading, but I do go where few people go and have gotten myself into trouble on more than one occasion. Better to be prepared and not need it than be stuck somewhere because of something stupid....

 

[notsolinear]

I came up with a similar list as @subquark. One other popular item is a 12v air pump; Viair seems to be a popular brand. That way you can lower tire pressures to get more traction and still air back up when you return to the road.
EDIT: I also grabbed one of those Slime brand tire plug kits in case of a puncture.

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