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Field Repairs of Tractors and Trailers for the Driver/Tools & Other Items to Keep On Board
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Tools
Basic Tools
Vise grips: use for problem sliders
Bungee cords
Crowbar
Torx drive set
Large channel lock pliers
Framing hammer
2-Adj. Wrenches (10")
Mechanic's wire
Test light
Electrical pliers
Magnetic Multi-screw/nut driver kit.
Utility knife
Needle nose pliers
More Tools
Soldering iron, portable.
Flash light, artificial light sources needed when your power is out or it is dark.
MultiTool, I like the Gerber tools that flick out with one hand and deploy a plier. This allows deployment when holding work or hanging on someplace. The better choices have scissors and wire crimpers.
Supplies
Basic Supplies
Duct tape: so many repair uses.
Electrical tape: cover up wire splices.
Spare glad hand rubbers.
Plumbers epoxy
Electrical connectors
Zip ties
Gallon of coolant/oil
WD-40 oil
4-Adj hose clamps(2-sm/2-lg)
Tube of silicone
Anti-gel fuel additive
Spare Primary and Secondary fuel filters
More Supplies
Spare lights.
Spare fuses of each type used in vehicle (required by law in some countries).
Electrical connectors:
Butt connectors.
Three-way splice connectors.
Male and female disconnect connectors: to make it possible to easily add and remove items like a CB radio.