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Halboo
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What are the Essential Tools for a Baja Nomad ?
SWIMPAL and I yesterday took delivery of our brand spankin' new All Terrain Camper and as you can see it's already strapped on the Tundra.
With just the camper on the truck I've lost only 1" in the back end and it still handles pretty much the same as without it.
I've already removed the jacks and am trying to figure out more ways to lighten our typical load; one place I could stand to lose some weight is my
tool kit as it is pretty dang heavy.
I'd like to pare the tool kit down to the essentials but being a boyscout type I tend to overdo it; always want to "Be Prepared" for any emergencies,
Right?
What are the tools you just never leave behind when you head off down bad roads for extended trips?????
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DENNIS
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A bottle opener. Pacificos don't twist open.
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Bob and Susan
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we use a rock or shell down here
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Diver
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duct tape
electric tape
teflon tape
pipe dope and copper repair fittings
rope
hose clamps
C-clamps
silicone sealer
gasket material
ratchet set to fit
wrench selection (1 pipe)
hand impactor
hammer
screwdrivers
12V wire and connectors
extra fuses and bulbs
jumper cables
tow strap (s)
tire patch kit
air inflator
2 jacks
water containers
lighter and fire starter
flares
small tarp to work on
assorted screws, bolts and nuts
and lots of hardware stores in Baja if needed !!
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[Edited on 7-9-2007 by Diver]
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DENNIS
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Yeah...Well, I guess rocks and shells would be fine but, when you're in heavy traffic in town, you can't just stop and look for a proper rock so,
I keep an opener handy. A well equipt vehicle would, of course, have both.
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Halboo
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Gosh darn it , I swear I almost added at the end of the post "please do not mention bottle openers"
What the heck kind of camper needs a bottle opener? 
I can open a bottled beer with just about any tool in the kit, the truck bumper, my pocket knife AND belt buckle AND truck keys, and any number of
other things I'm already toting around that would serve another purpose as well.
And yes rocks and sea shells work too! !
Back to the matter at hand...........
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Halboo
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pipe dope and copper repair fittings
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Diver, are you plumbing or what?
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DENNIS
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Halboo -----
You have a point. I could remove any radiator from any vehicle with the right size hammer but, every job has a proper tool.
Nice rig you have there. I'm envious.
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Mexitron
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To Diver's list we could add:
Pruning Saw
Tin Snips
Hacksaw
Baling Wire
Wire Brush
Wood Block for changing tires on sand
Chain/Winch
Used to bring a chain saw to the San Pedro Martir for clearing trees on backcountry roads but can't drive those anymore...
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Russ
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1st aid kit. With all those tools you're gonna need it. The bottle opener is for when a hand get mashed (a little). Or just take Tecate. Are those
photos taken in Laguna?
[Edited on 7-9-2007 by Russ]
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Diver
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Diver, are you plumbing or what? |
The fittings are to repair propane lines in the camper.
I have had to do this on numerous trips in numerous campers and trailers.
I actually carry a flaring tool and cutter.
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Halboo
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You have a point. I could remove any radiator from any vehicle with the right size hammer but, every job has a proper tool.
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Touché 
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Nice rig you have there. I'm envious.
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Yeah it's pretty cool. It's going to take me awhile to get it all dialed in but I'll have fun doing it.
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The fittings are to repair propane lines in the camper.
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Got ya,
The camper is only for storage and sleeping , it's basically a fancy shell; no stove, heater or sink. I never did like cooking inside while camped.
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Are those photos taken in Laguna?
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No , Our homebase is down the road in San Clemente.
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bajajudy
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http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=9392#pid75478
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bajadogs
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Ax hammer, LED headlamps, batteries...
dog biscuits ...
[Edited on 7-9-2007 by bajadogs]
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bajaguy
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Ice Chest
full of ice and Pacificos to wash down the dog biscuits while awaiting "Green Angels"
[Edited on 7-9-2007 by bajaguy]
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bajamigo
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XM radio, portable Starband, iBook, satellite phone...the bare essentials.
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woody with a view
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"...gentlemen's novels..."
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for the pictures, of course!
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Osprey
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12 years now battling my way thru projects with my little Mexican house, little Mexican boat, assorted cars and trucks have taught me that I would
have lasted hours, not even days, without vicegrips.
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Alan
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Patience
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Hook
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Install a Fantastic Vent if it doesnt have one. Single best improvement in any RV type vehicle. You can set it to exhaust, open the window by your
sleeping area and it will draw air across you while sleeping.
It also instantly removes hot air and "frijole odors". 
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