{"id":192,"date":"2018-08-30T16:13:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T16:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/?p=192"},"modified":"2023-05-03T19:55:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T19:55:34","slug":"inside-your-rv-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/inside-your-rv-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Your RV Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Facebook\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Inside Your RV Toolkit\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2018\/08\/wood-3293929_1920.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2018\/08\/wood-3293929_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"wood-3293929_1920\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" hspace=\"15\" vspace=\"15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2018\/08\/wood-3293929_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2018\/08\/wood-3293929_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2018\/08\/wood-3293929_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Everyone has a toolkit. But RVing works best when you have a very specific toolkit just for your RV. Things happen when you are on the road \u2013 tires blow; tables get wobbly; favourite balls roll under the RV and you have to get the ball because the child is screaming but you can\u2019t see the ball \u2013 and the right tool kit will help you deal with those problems as they arise.<\/p>\n<p>Some toolkit items are obvious \u2013 screwdrivers and such \u2013 but we have compiled a list of some items you might not have thought of to complete your RV supply.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gorilla Glue<\/strong>: Gorilla Glue is a great, incredibly strong adhesive that will become invaluable if you spend a lot of time in your RV. Whether someone puts a nick in the linoleum and you have to glue it down, or the handle breaks off your favourite mug, this glue will be your solution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duct Tape<\/strong>: Have an awning tear that needs your immediate attention? A hose that has a leak? A good duct tape can help you manage until you can get to RV City for a repair. There\u2019s a reason Red Green, that loveable CBC comedian, was addicted to duct tape \u2013 it solves so many problems!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level<\/strong>: A level is critical when RVing. You might just think that it makes for a more comfortable living experience \u2013 no one wants to sleep on a slant \u2013 but it also is important for the functioning of your fridge (link to past blog) and your doors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Axe or a Hatchet:<\/strong> Maybe we are getting into obvious territory here, but a hatchet is such an important camping tool that we would be remiss to leave it off of the list. Even if you have pre-cut firewood, a hatchet is necessary to cerate the kindling necessary to start fires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caulking gun\u00a0and\u00a0silicone<\/strong>: If you develop a minor leak around your sink, shower, or anywhere else in the RV, a caulking gun and a bottle of silicone make the repair easy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assorted container with small screws, nuts and bolts<\/strong>: You are bound to have things jiggle loose periodically when your home is also a vehicle. Keep a container of screws, nuts and bolts on hand that match your existing hardware, so you can quickly fix problems as they arise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Compressor<\/strong>: Your RV will be much safer with properly filled tires and navigating gas station parking lots to get your RV close enough to the air compressor isn\u2019t a fun task. Luckily, there are affordable, portable compressors that will make this task (and the myriad of other uses, like filling bike tires and lake floaties) much simpler. Bonus: some air compressors double as a battery booster, which comes in handy when someone \u2013 we won\u2019t mention any names \u2013 leaves the keys in the ignition all night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multimeter<\/strong>:\u00a0We generally don\u2019t recommend you mess around with electronics in an RV unless you know what you are doing. However, if you have a multimeter, you will better be able to determine where the problem is in order to find a quicker solution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flashlight<\/strong>: Breakdowns don\u2019t always happen in the day time. Not only that, but that pesky ball that keeps rolling under the RV can be hard to spot without a little added light. A flashlight and extra batteries are always a good thing to keep in your RV, if only for the impact it has on scary stories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension cord<\/strong>: A heavy-duty 25\u2019 or even 50\u2019 extension cord can be surprisingly useful when you are camping. Make sure you have a high-quality cord that is rated for the energy load your RV uses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra windshield wipers, jumper cables, and engine belts<\/strong>: There seems to be a higher probability that if something is going to happen, it will probably happen in the middle of a storm. In those cases, it is nice to be able to put on a spare pair of windshield wipers, rather than waiting out the rain on the side of a busy highway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utility Cord<\/strong>: Handy for everything from hanging laundry to securing a boat at the dock, extra cord always comes in handy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Obviously, there is an endless list of things you could bring, encounters you could have. But this is a great starting point to start thinking about what should be in your RV. And you can get almost everything you need at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rvcity.ca\/rv-city-parts-online-catalogs\">RV City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now you tell us \u2013 what key item do you stock in your RV toolkit that we might have missed?<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Facebook\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Inside Your RV Toolkit\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Facebook\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Inside Your RV Toolkit\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div><p>Everyone has a toolkit. But RVing works best when you have a very specific toolkit just for your RV. Things happen when you are on the road \u2013 tires blow; tables get wobbly; favourite balls roll under the RV and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/inside-your-rv-toolkit\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Facebook\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Inside Your RV Toolkit\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"author":199,"featured_media":193,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[185],"tags":[108,58,107],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/199"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=192"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":752,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/192\/revisions\/752"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/rvcityca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}