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    Soon-to-be RV Full Timers Seeking Must-Have Tools List Advice

    My wife and I have camped for 40 years (tenting and pop-ups). Ordered a 2021 Solitude 310GK and will take delivery early Spring. Expect to be on the road for full-time RVing by Labor Day 2021. Planning now for what essentials are needed for our new lifestyle. Have seen a lot of videos about the obvious like surge protector, water pressure regulator, air compressor, etc. but what do you need in your "traveling tool box" since there are no longer the home workshop or garage to run to? Thank you all in advance.

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    Welcome to the forum. I feel like there was a topic like this not too long ago, try using the search function and see what you come up with. If not here is a good start.

    Multimeter
    Electric tape
    Duct tape
    Gorilla glue w clamps
    Drill with various bits
    #2 Robertson bit (most common in RV)
    Basic handtools (screwdrivers, hammer, pliers, wire cutters,etc)
    PEX crimp tool with fittings and extra PEX
    Torque wrench (in truck)
    1/2" impact w/ impact sockets (in truck)
    Socket set (in truck)
    Grease gun(in truck)
    Teflon tape
    Tire plug kit
    Pyrometer
    Powerbuilt jack/jackstand combo
    Multi-tool
    Zip ties


    I think those are the major things off the top of my head. I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting.

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    A roll of eternabond tape for emergency roof repairs, a tube of Dicor and a caulk gun.

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    As a precaution, Dicor is not good on all roofs. You need to know your roof type and if Dicor can be used with it.
    Tom and Janice (known as Tom in PGH on the “other” forum)

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    Quote Originally Posted by FT4NOW View Post
    Welcome to the forum. I feel like there was a topic like this not too long ago, try using the search function and see what you come up with. If not here is a good start.

    Multimeter
    Electric tape
    Duct tape
    Gorilla glue w clamps
    Drill with various bits
    #2 Robertson bit (most common in RV)
    Basic handtools (screwdrivers, hammer, pliers, wire cutters,etc)
    PEX crimp tool with fittings and extra PEX
    Torque wrench (in truck)
    1/2" impact w/ impact sockets (in truck)
    Socket set (in truck)
    Grease gun(in truck)
    Teflon tape
    Tire plug kit
    Pyrometer
    Powerbuilt jack/jackstand combo
    Multi-tool
    Zip ties


    I think those are the major things off the top of my head. I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting.

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    Thank you. I will also try that topic in a search.

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    The answer to this also largely depends on what type of camping you intend to do. If you're mostly boondocking far from civilization that needs different tools than glamping in town with full hookups.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DarthMuffin View Post
    The answer to this also largely depends on what type of camping you intend to do. If you're mostly boondocking far from civilization that needs different tools than glamping in town with full hookups.
    Probably very little boondocking. Mostly full hookups. As I mentioned in my post we'll be full-time as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richter View Post
    As a precaution, Dicor is not good on all roofs. You need to know your roof type and if Dicor can be used with it.
    I guess we'll ask the dealer when it arrives next year. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richter View Post
    As a precaution, Dicor is not good on all roofs. You need to know your roof type and if Dicor can be used with it.
    Can you explain more? What types of roofs is Dicor good for and what types are not? How do you tell what type of roof you have (if it's not obvious from the first question). Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by notlostatall View Post
    Can you explain more? What types of roofs is Dicor good for and what types are not? How do you tell what type of roof you have (if it's not obvious from the first question). Thanks!
    All I can tell you is that our roof is TPO, made by Alpha. The emphatically state that Dicor is not to be used. This was also confirmed by GD Emily.
    Tom and Janice (known as Tom in PGH on the “other” forum)

    First came the 18' Comfort bumper-pull, was great for 20 years.
    Now a 2019 Reflection 303RLS, second air, double glass, table and chairs
    2019 F350 Lariat (Diesel) 4x4 Crewcab with lots of goodies
    Andersen aluminum with the puck system holding it all together
    Cranberry Twp. PA, about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh

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