dartmouth01 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 A recent discussion got me thinking of what y'all think is important to keep with the TV (for those of you trailer pullers) at all times, vs keeping it in the trailer or not bringing it at all. I figured I'd share my "kit" just in case it gives other people helpful ideas, and also would love to fill in any gaps I'm missing! All of this fits up front within the 1st couple feet of the bed, so that I could still hitch up our old 5th wheel (though i currently have a TT toyhauler) -2 removable Pingel type wheel chocks (for our motos when we carry them in the back of the truck). -Costco heavy duty plastic cargo box. Looks like this, they sell it in store for 5.99-8.99 depending if there is a sale *Harbor Freight 130pc Tool Kit (saved my butt when we broke our accy belt and i was able to replace it on the road) *Craftsman 50 pc socket set (can't find the exact link but got it on sale for $30 or so. Added it to the list after the accy belt break incident) *spare accy belt (tough to find for the version of truck, which has 2 alternator setup) *tiedowns/straps/elastic bed net *Viair 88p 12V compressor *Harbor Freight snatch strap and two sets of D ring hardware *Avalanche Shovel (came in handy when i accidentally got stuck in some mud while doing some light off roading) *Bug spray *Duct tape *WD40 *Extra doggy bowl *Nerf football *1L MSR fuel bottle with 92 octane gas -Milk Crate *Harbor Freight bottle jack *qt of tranny fluid *qt of engine oil *bottle of distilled water * 2 Harbor Freight jack stands *2 wheel chocks 5 gallon fuel can of diesel (my truck only has a measly 26 gal tank built in) 2 sets of Lynx levelers misc wood pieces Bonus: things I keep in the truck cab -road flares -Fire extinguisher spray can like this -baseball bat -window cleaner and detailing wipes -umbrella -2 FSR radios -flashlights -first aid kit -rain jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 The bed of my truck contains my motorized chair (with lift), my deck and steps, my wife's Mirage Kayak, generator, campfire (colder months), and a folding table and if possible our screened gazebo. We pack linens and clothes in the TT to be able to do laundry every 10 days. Fishing gear is packed in the through and through depending on what we are fishing for. The rest stays home unless, like food, we go to the store when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have never thought to categorize what was have back there perhaps we should. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmon Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 A big bed-wide box with just about everything the OP listed plus a smaller 5 drawer attached tool box. Next were. 2 Honda Eu2000i generators & a 2 gallon can of gas. We had a fiver. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I carry a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X on the deck. All the tools are in the front and basement of the 5th wheel. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher's pet Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Our '03 Sport Trac has a matching truck cap. Under the cap is a platform that is over a motorhome unmounted spare, with 75' macerater hose, 40' 50amp cord and a set of magnetic lights if needed for towing, inside the tire. Also underneath the platform is a 12v jump start/air compressor combo, tool box, 2 hitch draw bars and accessories. On top pf the platform, a Q100 Webber Grill, 10# propane tank, a Winegard Pathway X1 portable sat dish and in 4" fence post cut offs, umbrellas and a 5x8 tarp. Still leaves about 30" x 30" open to haul other stuff. Teacher's Pet '06 40' Phaeton QSH 350 Cat. '04 R-Vision B+ Model 213, 6.0 Chevrolet. http://www.skoolzoutforever.blogspot.com http://map.datastormusers.com/user3.cfm?user=3912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 A lot of my wife's junk. I mean her treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeMaggotBob Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Firewood and fishing poles. 2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/ Diamond Pkg. 2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab Long Bed 😀 Honda eu2200i generators Daisy May, the Golden Doodle Wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Reason I stated the truck bed, is because over time I identified things that I would use when travelling unhitched from the trailer (in daily life as well as exploring excursions) When having the space of a trailer my initial tendency was to put certain things in there, only to have "doh" moments when I needed the item in the truck. What I would love to have is modified bed sides that had storage inside of them, while still looking stock. I remember seeing something like that a while back, but can't find a link to that anymore. You could access the storage in the bed sides from the outside, but closed they looked totally normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I carry my Smart Car 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarvan Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 That's a lot of weight Dartmouth..... I have wood pieces for leveling and a folding ladder back there. That's it. Previously a 2017 Forest River, Berkshire 38A, "The Dragonship". https://dragonship.blog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabouttime Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 A spare bottle of propane, assorted scraps of wood for leveling, a blue tote and a genset. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helipilot Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Good thread, thanks for starting this. We have the large plastic lockable box with the following: 10# Fire Extinguisher Leveling blocks 20' chain Various tie down stuff 1 Quart of; oil, distilled water, hydraulic fluid for 5ver leveling system, WD-40, 303, Lowes 150 PSI twin tank hot dog compressor (Fairly small) 8'x10' tarp Tool Kit and Tire Changing kit with torque wrench, and volt/ohm meter and spare electrical connectors Roll of Eternabond tape plus duct tape, electrical tape Fire wood and stuff if in an area where fires are permitted, Triangle stand for cast iron cooking pot 50' heavy duty extension cord and work light Other stuff for specific trips. Commercial set of warning triangles and flares if broke down on side of road. In truck cab: Most of the stuff Dartmouth01 posted Roger and Barbara On the pale blue planet, retired and happy. 2011 DRV MS 36RSSB3 2015 GMC Crew Cab Duramax DRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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