Must have tools on the truck/van
- Thread starter BIG WOOD
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Lee Stockwell
FOJL
EZ out in the plumbing toolbox gets used every year.
hogjowl
Idiot™
A back up camera for you
Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
Why?
I agree it's needed on the workbench in the shop, but I haven't used one in years. and it was never any fun when it was used.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
When someone moves the truck without removing the solution line, breaking the nipple behind the QC inside the faceplate.
When someone drops a wand breaking the nipple between the QC and valve...
Please don't say "stainless nipple"....because it's better for a disposable pipe nipple to break than an expensive part attached to it.
When someone drops a wand breaking the nipple between the QC and valve...
Please don't say "stainless nipple"....because it's better for a disposable pipe nipple to break than an expensive part attached to it.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Stainless nipple!
Clean Rug Doug
Member
Last winter I had my van plugged in at home between jobs instead of dropping it at the rented garage. When I pulled away I heard the electric heater fall off the waste tank lid. That has happened before when I have forgotten to take it off there. So I kept going and then heard the cord snap. Fortunately, no damage to anything but the cord.
If I am filling my fresh tank from my house water I always leave the van doors wide open so I don't drive away connected.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I think some carpet cleaning chemicals cause dementia.
hogjowl
Idiot™
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
Problem solver box:
Waterproof glue and awl to re-tuff pulled looped carpet.
Tibet almond stick to reapply shine or finish to wood- furniture or floors.
White n black touchup paint.
Scissors for ?
Door knob/wall hole repair disks.
Jet cleaner picks
In glove box- extra QCs, shut-off valves, trigger valves and toggle switches for Portable.
First Aid kit.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Now-a-days?
cell phone to call Triple A if I have a flat
and extra blue ink pens
(some docs have to be signed in blue ink)
..L.T.A.
ruff
Member
Thanks Lee.
Who carries these stainless connectors?
Beside Joe, Who carries these: It's the part that gives me frequent fits, as the regular brass nipple that everybody uses to connects the valve to the solution hose, breaks frequently. And is difficult to remove the threaded broken part stuck in the valve. I figure stainless steel is less...
Now, on its third trouble free year, after replacing from brass to stainless steel connector, and still..........no break. Ever!
With all that brass connectors protecting that expensive $30.00 valve........no wonder the EZ out is your numero uno!!
But in principle you're correct. Got to admit.
Did I say celebrating three years?
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I knew mention of stainless nipples would bring you out Ofer!
Cleanworks
Moderator
They might look good on Pappa John's sex robot
ruff
Member
Thanks Lee.
Got to count my blessings.
The Great Oz
Member
Duct tape and vise grips. If you can't tape it back on, tear it the rest of the way off!
Tool box for emergency repairs:
Flat and Phillips
Vise grips
Adjustable wrench
Knife
Duct tape
Teflon tape
Electrical tape
Spare fittings and o-rings
Feeler gauge (for quick-clean of tool slots)
Our stuff is pretty reliable, so I don't want to risk rust and loss for too many tools that won't get used.
Tool box for emergency repairs:
Flat and Phillips
Vise grips
Adjustable wrench
Knife
Duct tape
Teflon tape
Electrical tape
Spare fittings and o-rings
Feeler gauge (for quick-clean of tool slots)
Our stuff is pretty reliable, so I don't want to risk rust and loss for too many tools that won't get used.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
A piece of hacksaw blade is great for clearing slot tools.
Desk Jockey
Member
Nice!
Dolly Llama
Number 5
what do you use the vise for?
Hold the valve to extract a broken brass nipple?
..L.T.A.
Hold the valve to extract a broken brass nipple?
..L.T.A.
Yeah, there's been multiple times I've had to work on valves and parts with two vice grips, which is an absolute pain if it's torqued in place.
hogjowl
Idiot™
To each his own
Idiot
Idiot
You’re just jealous I have more room to put crap like this in my truck
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I had one on the bumper 40 years ago.
The Great Oz
Member
I've been at a desk too long. I forgot to list myself. 
I junked the old toolbox I had sitting on the floor and mounted this beast on the wall. It’s nice to grab a tool without bending over, digging in a cluttered tray
hogjowl
Idiot™
Is that your back porch wash room?
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I prefer several smaller toolboxes: electrical, plumbing, and 2 mechanical. Big tool boxes get too heavy to lug for me or turn into lack holes.
Justin also turned me onto a foldable silicone tool wrap that expedites little messy projects.
Justin also turned me onto a foldable silicone tool wrap that expedites little messy projects.
