What preps for roadside emergencies?

JPG · Apr 18, 2020

Colby valve, fix a flat - easier than pulling everything out of trunk or crawling under truck to get to a spare.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3Y3SZF/

Docster · Apr 18, 2020

Blaster229 said:
I have too much. However, it does include an empty, unused gas can for when I leave the area/state.

I add a siphon hose too

Alphabrew · Apr 18, 2020

Pinecone said:
AAA card and cell phone.

I’d add some warm clothes/blanket/food just in case it’s cold and you’re waiting awhile. Cell charger would be a good idea as well.

One thing I forgot to add in the OP is that I carry a few hundred bucks cash hidden in my truck in case I need to buy gas/tow services/tire repair/etc.

6-Pack · Apr 19, 2020

Fire extinguisher (mounted under driver’s seat)
First aid kit
Adventure Medical trauma kit (QuikClot)
Tick removal tool
Emergency thermal blankets
5-6 bottles of water
Ponchos
Bear Grylls basic survival kit (it was a gift - https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/equipment/all-equipment/bear-grylls-basic-kit-31-000700)
Bear Grylls fixed blade survival knife
Bic lighter
Paper maps (in case GPS is down)
Jumper cables
Battery jump pack (Li-Ion from harbor freight)
12V air compressor
Basic tools in toolbox (wrenches, screw drivers, SAE and metric sockets)
Military shovel (also has a hatchet head and a saw blade)
Tow strap
CB radio
HF/VHF/UHF ham radio
Spare fuses
Spare tire (check pressure two times each year)
Mace (2% CS)
Tire thumper
Work gloves
Flashlights

Pinecone · Apr 19, 2020

Alphabrew said:
I’d add some warm clothes/blanket/food just in case it’s cold and you’re waiting awhile. Cell charger would be a good idea as well.

One thing I forgot to add in the OP is that I carry a few hundred bucks cash hidden in my truck in case I need to buy gas/tow services/tire repair/etc.

I normally dress for the weather.

If I am carrying my day bag, I have a cell phone charger and some spare cash.

ToolAA · Apr 19, 2020

Nnztg8r said:
A dog leash. Strays can be tough to corral or lead anywhere.

The dog leash idea caught my eye. I guess it makes sense if you come across a stray pet. I wouldn’t have thought of that before. I could probably rig up a temporary leash with a thin cargo strap if needed.

Blaster229 · Apr 19, 2020

Not so much for local travel, but if you're going cross country, etc... Carry a major spare part native to your vehicle. Like if you are in BFE and the local mom and pop garage says "Well, if you had the part we could fix it." Really the only 2 things that come to mind is a water pump and serpentine belt. I used to do this with certain motorcycle parts when I did my cross country and back road jaunts.

dontpanic · Apr 19, 2020

Blaster229 said:
Not so much for local travel, but if you're going cross country, etc... Carry a major spare part native to your vehicle. Like if you are in BFE and the local mom and pop garage says "Well, if you had the part we could fix it." Really the only 2 things that come to mind is a water pump and serpentine belt. I used to do this with certain motorcycle parts when I did my cross country and back road jaunts.

I still carry a spare rotor under the seat of my R90. Saved my ass in Indianapolis

Bullfrog · Apr 19, 2020

dontpanic said:
I still carry a spare rotor under the seat of my R90. Saved my ass in Indianapolis

Did it stop a bullet?

Indy isn't Baltimore or Chicago, but they're trying hard.

Alphabrew · Apr 19, 2020

Blaster229 said:
Not so much for local travel, but if you're going cross country, etc... Carry a major spare part native to your vehicle. Like if you are in BFE and the local mom and pop garage says "Well, if you had the part we could fix it." Really the only 2 things that come to mind is a water pump and serpentine belt. I used to do this with certain motorcycle parts when I did my cross country and back road jaunts.

I’ve heard of people carrying spare fuel pumps.

lazarus · Apr 19, 2020

ToolAA said:
Yea I got stranded in a snow storm about 6yrs ago and had to walk a few miles without winter clothing and regular loafers. I got home frozen and soaked. Since then I keep a change of cloths along with a hoodie and a pair of boots tucked under the rear seats. When I got my Explorer in 16 I realized it had a ton of space under the middle seats and rear cargo area. I’ve since added just about everything on your list along with the following.

First aid and trauma kit
Fire Extinguisher
Jump Start Battery Charger
A gallon of drinking water plus a life straw and some purifying tablets
Various knives and hand tools
Some freeze dried food enough for 2 ppl for one day.
Some emergency mylar blankets
HT radio plus a cheap hand crank solar powered AM/FM weather radio.
Flashlights
Pepper Spray
Some Emergency cash

Here is what it looks like with the seats up and my weatherbeater cargo cover removed.

Here is with the seats in their normal position.

For work I carry a bunch of stuff that is normally in my car and would double for an emergency. I’ve got a Dewalt Li powered angle grinder, sawsall, impact driver, led light. Also carry additional bottled water, PPE gear and an AED.

LoL. I think I just got the same battery jump kit you have. Been using it a few times now. My wife’s, vans battery seems to be at the end of its life. If I don’t run it for about half an hour every 5 days it won’t crank over. Enough voltage it’ll try, but dies trying to crank after turning over about 2-3 times.

Since right now we aren’t driving anywhere...haven’t always remembered to fire it up and run it. The battery jump pack works great though when I’ve needed to fire it up.

I’ll replace it when I can, but not making a trip out just to replace it and sure as heck don’t want to pay shipping on a 60lb battery

Pinecone · Apr 19, 2020

Really, with modern cars, what issues have you had, that you can actually fix roadside?

In the 70s and early 80s, I used to carry tools and some spare parts (points, rotor, plugs). But these days, no longer. Most times, things that go wrong, you can't fix. Unless you plan on carrying a computer and cable.

A lot of cars these days do not have spare. Just a pump and goop.

Blaster229 · Apr 19, 2020

Pinecone said:
Really, with modern cars, what issues have you had, that you can actually fix roadside?

In the 70s and early 80s, I used to carry tools and some spare parts (points, rotor, plugs). But these days, no longer. Most times, things that go wrong, you can't fix. Unless you plan on carrying a computer and cable.

A lot of cars these days do not have spare. Just a pump and goop.

Well it seems that this thread doesn't apply to you, then does it?

ground chuck · Apr 19, 2020

In the cab
Case of water
Fire extinguisher
Vinyl gloves
Inverter
Blanket
Glass/seatbelt cutter
Flashlights

Toolbox
Get home bag
Bottle jack and a 4x4 block of wood.
Socket set
Straps
M12 air compressor
Small tool box of various tools.
Roadside triangles
Tarp if i have to get under the truck
Hitches
Jumper cables

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Alphabrew · Apr 20, 2020

Pinecone said:
Really, with modern cars, what issues have you had, that you can actually fix roadside?

In the 70s and early 80s, I used to carry tools and some spare parts (points, rotor, plugs). But these days, no longer. Most times, things that go wrong, you can't fix. Unless you plan on carrying a computer and cable.

A lot of cars these days do not have spare. Just a pump and goop.

Flat tires and dead batteries are two big ones.

Note that most of the preps aren’t specifically repair related, they are being stranded related. Warm clothes, food, water, cell charger, shovel, recovery strap, etc.

Speed3 · Apr 20, 2020

Alphabrew said:
Flat tires and dead batteries are two big ones.

I'll add a serpentine belt and appropriate tools to change also.

Nice to haves- are recovery straps (even if your vehicle isn't required) helping someone else on the way is a nice gesture.

Blaster229 · Apr 20, 2020

ToolAA said:
Here is what it looks like with the seats up and my weatherbeater cargo cover removed.

If I can make a couple recommendations.

Take that Tundra bottle extinguisher and put it in panel in the driver's door. I keep a small towel wrapped around mine to keep it from rattling.
You'll never get to it buried under those rear seats. And put one in the passenger door also. In case you're unable and if you have a passenger, they have quick access to one.
Also,

Take that slime brand air pump and throw it in the trash. Look into getting a Viair pump.

What I noticed about those cheap ass pumps, is to get any performance out of those, you need to jack that tire up to take pressure off so it can pump well.
Viairs don't give a fck.

gwchem · Apr 20, 2020

The best tire pumps don't go off the cigarette lighter. You hook directly to the battery terminal.

ground chuck · Apr 20, 2020

gwchem said:
The best tire pumps don't go off the cigarette lighter. You hook directly to the battery terminal.

Generally agree with statement. But my Milwaukee m12 air compressor requires no terminal hook up and is portable

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Pinecone · Apr 20, 2020

Alphabrew said:
Flat tires and dead batteries are two big ones.

Note that most of the preps aren’t specifically repair related, they are being stranded related. Warm clothes, food, water, cell charger, shovel, recovery strap, etc.

I was not questioning those items.

I am talking about basic tools for repair.

What preps for roadside emergencies?

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