Emergency Car Road Kit

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Hey guys, I was looking over all of my gizmo's/gadgets in my trunk that ive kept as my emergency road kit, and was wondering if there is anything else that is recommended. What I have is:
Jumper cable, hammer, long nose and regular pliers, screwdrivers, socket set, a breaker bar, spare headlight bulb, first aid kit, fix-a-flat, small blanket, cereal bars, water bottles, flashlight. Any other good suggestions?
 
That's quite a list. You can replace many with a Swiss Army knife, or multi-function tool/knife
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. I have one in each, but not near as many items as you. You could add:

Tire Pressure Gauge
Battery-operated cell phone charger
spare Batteries (for charger & flashlight)
Flares
Duct tape (fixes anything)
Hose clamps

The list could be endless. I'd say you already carry way more than the average, and appear to be well-prepared.
 
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that's a very extensive list. Good eye on the fire extinguisher
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Though, I don't know how good it would do ya being in the trunk
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I'd opt to carry it in the back seat or under the front seat (I hear they do make some smaller ones for auto use) since that's where you'll be most of the time if you do need to use it...

That's a lot to be carrying around though lol....I think I'd opt for the Roadside Assistance line rather than weigh the vehicle down with all this stuff though
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as far as my "kit"

Flashlight, one of those "92 tool sets" which includes all kinds of sockets, wrenches, mallet, wire snips, electrical tape. Granted, it is cheaply made tools, but it's all in a conveniently sized "briefcase" sized box, with each tool in it's own "molded" spot where they snap into place, and obviously my OEM spare and it's jack....though, I should probably opt for a can of Fix-a-flat...being that it's likely the original spare from 1988....lol. It does have air in it though! I know that :P

When I opt for my new wheels, I'm gonna opt for 5 wheels/tires, so I got a full sized spare
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u would fit rite in down south, u could strip or steal a car with that, u do have the perfect set up , but u could use an compressor and air tools, u can get trannys out faster. lol.
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I think its better to plan ahead. Have a full size spare that is inflated properly and you can easily put on. Make sure belts and radiator hoses are still full of useful life...especially the top radiator hose. Insure good coolant level. That will take care of 90+% of your problems.

Next don't buck Mother Nature by driving into the path of something bad.

Other than that cell phone and a gallon of water. I do carry a small assortment of tools and a flashlight. Also carry a top radiator hose and tools to install.

I have not been stuck on the road for at least my last 1/2 million miles.
 
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Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
u would fit rite in down south, u could strip or steal a car with that, u do have the perfect set up , but u could use an compressor and air tools, u can get trannys out faster. lol.
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I actually laughed out loud at that lol

I keep tools in my car at all time, a full chest, every type of fluid the car takes, a blanket in the winter and some emergency kit my mom got me at sears.

although a fire extinguisher is a good idea if you have a GM 3800 lol.
 
Vice Grips, Reflective Safety vest XXL to fit over a winter coat, extra premixed coolant, extra oil and a spare oil Filter could be added to the list.
 
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-Spare fuses (already mentioned)
-A few sections of wire with an assortment of connectors
-Wire stripper/crimper tool
-12V air compressor
-Tire plug kit (a relatively fresh one, not one where all the rubber cement is dried out)
-A jug of water (don't bother with coolant- take water and YOU can drink it if you have to and it will also cool the engine if you need it)

And whenever I travel in the boonies in a car with a compact spare, I take a full-size spare also.
 
Originally Posted By: Brenden
although a fire extinguisher is a good idea if you have a GM 3800 lol.


Why? Wouldn't the Rust-Kool put out any fire as it eats its way through every gasket, seam & joint?
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this is what I have

#1) Toilet paper.

Tire repair/plug kit with NEW tube of glue; Can of fix-a-flat; tire inflation pump; disposable camera to take pictures if you get in an accident (not needed now if you have a camera phone); quart of oil; spare serpentine/fan belt; heavy rope; the lug wrench and jack that came with my truck; heavy duty scissors/snips; 4" folding/locking knife; top of a 2 liter bottle to use as a funnel; fishing line; hat; beanie for cold weather; orange reflective road safety vest; 2 large heavy trash bag; MRE (army food ration); gallon of drinking water to drink or put in radiator (can also be emptied and used as a gas can); first aid kit; Neosporine; flashlight; leather work gloves; insulated ski gloves; survival matches; flare; small adjustable wrench; blade and fillips screwdriver; sun screen; lip balm; hand lotion; bar of soap; paper towels; cloth towel; spare radiator drain plug; spare tranny and oil pan drain plug; radiator leak fix; spare ammo for every caliber gun I own; and a very large hammer.

I think that is it.
 
I'll second the full size spare tire; it's been my biggest life saver and the most likely thing to halt your travels is a flat tire. I also carry my torque wrench.

That's pretty much it for me! I always have my AAA card. I have 2 flashlights as well. I always keep track of maintenance items like belts and hoses "prior" to departing on a trip. Oh, and I wouldn't leave home without my Wilson cell phone repeater/booster.
 
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Cheap OBDII reader. Lets you know serious from not serious CELs, and can save you big bux in a strange town.

Spare wiper blade. A blown blade scratching metal across your windscreen can really wreck your day.

Tire gauge. Emergency cash.

Nitrile gloves and paper towels. You can turn the paper towels into hand wipes by dipping them in your windshield cleaner.

Whatever you need to fix bad battery terminals. Usually a 6" crescent wrench will do.
 
Pretty impressive lists. I have an ice scrapper/brush, old army blanket and snow shovel in the trunk in winter. On long rides I may bring wiper fluid, paper towels and bottle of oil along with water and snacks. Cell phone is the most important tool these days.
 
this is what I have

#1) Toilet paper.

Tire repair/plug kit with NEW tube of glue; Can of fix-a-flat; tire inflation pump; disposable camera to take pictures if you get in an accident (not needed now if you have a camera phone); quart of oil; spare serpentine/fan belt; heavy rope; the lug wrench and jack that came with my truck; heavy duty scissors/snips; 4" folding/locking knife; top of a 2 liter bottle to use as a funnel; fishing line; hat; beanie for cold weather; orange reflective road safety vest; 2 large heavy trash bag; MRE (army food ration); gallon of drinking water to drink or put in radiator (can also be emptied and used as a gas can); first aid kit; Neosporine; flashlight; leather work gloves; insulated ski gloves; survival matches; flare; small adjustable wrench; blade and fillips screwdriver; sun screen; lip balm; hand lotion; bar of soap; paper towels; cloth towel; spare radiator drain plug; spare tranny and oil pan drain plug; radiator leak fix; spare ammo for every caliber gun I own; and a very large hammer.

I think that is it.
 
this is what I have

#1) Toilet paper.

Tire repair/plug kit with NEW tube of glue; Can of fix-a-flat; tire inflation pump; disposable camera to take pictures if you get in an accident (not needed now if you have a camera phone); quart of oil; spare serpentine/fan belt; heavy rope; the lug wrench and jack that came with my truck; heavy duty scissors/snips; 4" folding/locking knife; top of a 2 liter bottle to use as a funnel; fishing line; hat; beanie for cold weather; orange reflective road safety vest; 2 large heavy trash bag; MRE (army food ration); gallon of drinking water to drink or put in radiator (can also be emptied and used as a gas can); first aid kit; Neosporine; flashlight; leather work gloves; insulated ski gloves; survival matches; flare; small adjustable wrench; blade and fillips screwdriver; sun screen; lip balm; hand lotion; bar of soap; paper towels; cloth towel; spare radiator drain plug; spare tranny and oil pan drain plug; radiator leak fix; spare ammo for every caliber gun I own; and a very large hammer.

I think that is it.
 
OBD-II scanner (cheep one, can scan the model/type of vehicle you are driving and that's all that it needs), extra cell phone 12V cigarette lighter charger, fuses, analog multimeter, can of fix-a-flat, tire gauge, spare brake and signal light bulbs, fuses, jumper cable, screwdriver, a simple set of rachet/socket set (10mm,12mm,14mm,15mm, 17mm,19mm)



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