Tremor in cab stored Essentials?

[Sludgemonkey44]

I’ve been following this thread and pulling from it to add to my personal essential items. The only thing that I have thought of that hasn’t been mentioned that I know of is a multi pack of fuses. That being said, do any of you guys know what style and sizes of fuses are needed to cover the gamut of the electrical system? I’d love to buy/make a pack, but I’m not sure what all ones I will need. Thank you!

 

[Vermonster]

Great little thread. Thanks, gang!!

 

[Loshad]

Fire extinguisher, jump starter and, most importantly, TP!

 

[Shrike9]

Fire extinguisher, jump starter and, most importantly, TP!

Most important is the bottle of peppermint schnapps in the winter & gin in the summer

 

[CountyDoc]

Mechanic gloves
Bungees
Mega Sharpie (comes in handy all the time)
Paper towels
Toothbrush and a couple forks (for those times togo food forgets)
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (I have always carried this even before covid)
Headlamp (I like hands free)
CPR face shield

Would you please share some of the common purposes you find for the Mega Sharpie?

 

[Legmar]

Would you please share some of the common purposes you find for the Mega Sharpie?

Most often for labeling things I pull out in public. For instance… perhaps I’m at church or some location where I pull out a tool or item someone wants to borrow. It’s nice to be able to write my name on something I hadn’t foreseen lending out.

There have also been many times I’m volunteering at an event and someone needs a sharpie to make a sign.

I always have a pen as well, but I like having a sharpie as another option.

 

[Briski]

Most often for labeling things I pull out in public. For instance… perhaps I’m at church or some location where I pull out a tool or item someone wants to borrow. It’s nice to be able to write my name on something I hadn’t foreseen lending out.

There have also been many times I’m volunteering at an event and someone needs a sharpie to make a sign.

I always have a pen as well, but I like having a sharpie as another option.

I have found it useful for labeling things in plain boxes

 

[Legmar]

I have found it useful for labeling things in plain boxes

Yep. I’ll stick blue painters tape on plastic totes and write the contents on the tape. That way I can reuse the totes for various applications with an easy label change.

 

[rhines81]

I’ve been following this thread and pulling from it to add to my personal essential items. The only thing that I have thought of that hasn’t been mentioned that I know of is a multi pack of fuses. That being said, do any of you guys know what style and sizes of fuses are needed to cover the gamut of the electrical system? I’d love to buy/make a pack, but I’m not sure what all ones I will need. Thank you!

Ford uses mini, micro-3, J-case and maxi style fuses so that makes it very complicated just to get a variety pack of 1 specific style with different amperages. They have 5A, 7.5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A and 60A all of which depends on what options you have installed and whether it's a gas or diesel. There are probably over 100 fuses total in several compartments. Pull each one and determine the type and amperage, then take your most common ones and get several spares of those. One or two of a kind fuse size/types, you'll need to look what they do to determine if it is worth carrying a spare for some of those (if they shut down a critical function). Fuses that control the 'rain sensor', for example, are non-critical and you can replace those at your leisure, no spare needed. Anything to do with towing, lighting, brakes, engine, etc... very critical. At a glance you might see that you have 21 total of 20A fuses, but they might be 3 different styles. One helpful item to have might be a cheap plastic fuse puller (I need one, but never bothered to pick one up), they always give me a hassle because they are so close together. For ~$3-4, it's useful if you can find it when you need it.

 

[Sludgemonkey44]

Ford uses mini, micro-3, J-case and maxi style fuses so that makes it very complicated just to get a variety pack of 1 specific style with different amperages. They have 5A, 7.5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A and 60A all of which depends on what options you have installed and whether it's a gas or diesel. There are probably over 100 fuses total in several compartments. Pull each one and determine the type and amperage, then take your most common ones and get several spares of those. One or two of a kind fuse size/types, you'll need to look what they do to determine if it is worth carrying a spare for some of those (if they shut down a critical function). Fuses that control the 'rain sensor', for example, are non-critical and you can replace those at your leisure, no spare needed. Anything to do with towing, lighting, brakes, engine, etc... very critical. At a glance you might see that you have 21 total of 20A fuses, but they might be 3 different styles. One helpful item to have might be a cheap plastic fuse puller (I need one, but never bothered to pick one up), they always give me a hassle because they are so close together. For ~$3-4, it's useful if you can find it when you need it.

That I exactly the information I need to begin to build a “critical fuses” box. It will take some time to figure out, but I’m guessing that I’ll be able to narrow it down to a few vitals and hopefully that limits the variety of styles and amperages a little. Thank you very much for answering my question.

 

[911Tremor]

Would you please share some of the common purposes you find for the Mega Sharpie?

I carry a Sharpie in my vehicles, tool boxes, etc.. It’s a great pen!
I also carry an erasable pen and a 5x7 white eraser board in our motorhome and boats. I use them to leave a short message on the dash. I’ll leave a note saying I’m shopping in the grocery store, or at the bank, or out of gas (I’ve never used it for that though!) etc... Not all the time, just when I think it’s necessary or helpful if someone might wonder what I’m doing.
I also might use it when I park at a campground but not in a space yet. I could be looking for the office or restroom, etc..
I have received positive comments by people over the years. Same with the boats. I might be tied to a transient dock and just want to leave a note that I’m picking up bait or burgers and I’d be back shortly.
Sure, some folks might think that I am letting a criminal know that I will be away from the vehicle/boats/motorhome, but in over 30 years of using this method, I’ve never been messed with. And it’s not all the time.

 

[Regular Cab Duallies]

Gotta have these, even though they don't last long around me :

I've said it many a time on this forum, but I'll say it again, I'm a big guy (obviously). This describes me well :

 

[John Galt]

cell phone battery charger
AAA card

 

[thkbaron]

The problem with storing liquid inside a Tremor in Colorado is the freeze. Found that out the hard way with a can of coke at DIA. Not good.

whiskey doesn't freeze.

 

[Briski]

whiskey doesn't freeze.

It can get to -20F or slightly colder here in Colorado. Even whiskey has a freezing point.

 

[thkbaron]

Apparently I drink good shit. None of mine has ever frozen in the cabin. Gets good and cold. Of course maybe not that cold inside.

 

[Big Bend]

Apparently I drink good shit. None of mine has ever frozen in the cabin. Gets good and cold. Of course maybe not that cold inside.

Shoot, we keep the cabin bar stocked and we’ll occasionally see a dip to -45 or -50 during the winter. Careful when you take a pull though! Ask me how I know….

 

[thkbaron]

Yeah I don’t understand why people don’t use their hunting cabins all year. I love mine!

 

[sillawydna]

Our local ski area gets a shit-ton of snow, holds the world record at 95 feet in one season. So I’ve been searching for years for the perfect ice/snow scraper, and I finally found it.

Was returning from Anchorage last week and stopped for fuel in the Yukon and this 5’ long beauty spoke to me. That’s a standard size hammer for scale by the way.

Bring on La Niña!

 

[ccw]

Our local ski area gets a shit-ton of snow, holds the world record at 95 feet in one season. So I’ve been searching for years for the perfect ice/snow scraper, and I finally found it.

Was returning from Anchorage last week and stopped for fuel in the Yukon and this 5’ long beauty spoke to me. That’s a standard size hammer for scale by the way.

Bring on La Niña!

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Brand? Model? Where did you get it from? That looks amazing!