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--- tools:intro [2019/04/03 15:47]
frater_secessus [12v air compressor]
+++ tools:intro [2024/11/24 17:01] (current)
frater_secessus [electric]
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 ==== vehicle maintenance ====
-filters:  air, fuel
-belts:  serpentine or all belts as needed
+The owner should:
-fluids:  trans fluid, brake fluid, motor oil
+  - read the owner's manual to understand the maintenance schedule and what the dash lights mean
-hoses:  radiator upper and lower hoses
+  - have the ability to change a tire (or pay for a service)
-electric:  bulbs, fuses
+  - have the ability to check/add oil, wiper, coolant, and tire air levels (including the spare)
+The owner may want to pack:
+  * filters:  air, fuel
+  * belts:  serpentine or all belts as needed
+  * fluids:  trans fluid, brake fluid, motor oil
+  * hoses:  radiator upper and lower hoses
+  * electric:  bulbs, fuses
 ==== tools for fasteners ====
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 ==== electric ====
-fuses, connectors, wire stripper, distilled water for watering batteries, multimeter, extension cord for shore power
+fuses, connectors, wire stripper, distilled water for watering batteries, multimeter((DC clamp meter can be quite helpful)), extension cord for shore power, crimper
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-SternWake, jimindenver, and akrvbob recommend the [[https://amzn.to/2WEtmFK|Q Industries MV50 compressor]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-All-Terrain-Tires-For-Van?pid=251028#pid251028))((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-All-Terrain-Tires-For-Van?pid=250979#pid250979))
+SternWake, jimindenver, and akrvbob recommend the [[https://amzn.to/2WEtmFK|Q Industries MV50 compressor]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-All-Terrain-Tires-For-Van?pid=251028#pid251028))((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Best-All-Terrain-Tires-For-Van?pid=250979#pid250979)) It appears to be marketed now as the Master Flow MF-1050 Tire Inflator.
 StarEcho recommends the [[http://amzn.to/2oO4UFn|Kobalt 120v/12v compressor]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Air-Compressors--23246?pid=279332#pid279332))
 DannyB1954 recommends the [[http://amzn.to/2nWzcl1|Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Power Inflator]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Air-Compressors--23246?pid=279581#pid279581))

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