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 Corded tools can be used with an [[electrical:inverter|inverter]].  A PSW version may help keep motor temperatures down and help with picky battery chargers.  Corded tools can be used with an [[electrical:inverter|inverter]].  A PSW version may help keep motor temperatures down and help with picky battery chargers. 
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-==== cordless drill  ==== 
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-==== impact driver ==== 
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 When using a jigsaw gsfish reminds us to tape the bottom so we do not scratch the camper's finish.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-If-you-could-only-buy-2-power-tools-for-a-fresh-van-conversion-what-would-they-be?pid=124676#pid124676)) When using a jigsaw gsfish reminds us to tape the bottom so we do not scratch the camper's finish.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-If-you-could-only-buy-2-power-tools-for-a-fresh-van-conversion-what-would-they-be?pid=124676#pid124676))
  
 +==== hand tools ====
 +hammer, mallet
  
-Zipties 
  
-==== measurement ==== +==== misc ==== 
-measuring tape+Zipties, measuring tape, gloves, ear protection, eye protection 
  
-hammer, mallet 
 ===== for the road ===== ===== for the road =====
  
 ==== vehicle maintenance ==== ==== 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) 
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 +The owner may want to pack: 
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 +  * 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 ==== ==== tools for fasteners ====
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 ==== 12v air compressor ==== ==== 12v air compressor ====
-[[http://amzn.to/2hyXySX|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MYzZYOgvL._AC_US174_.jpg}}]] + 
-SternWake, jimindenver, and akrvbob recommend the [[http://amzn.to/2hyXySX|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))+Not only can your air up a tire or inflate other items, but having a compressor lets you [[lifestyle:traction|lower your tire air pressure to increase traction]] and get you out of sand or mud. 
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 +[[https://amzn.to/2WEtmFK|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MYzZYOgvL._AC_US174_.jpg}}]] 
 +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)) 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)) 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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