What spares when travelling abroad?
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I'm taking the griff on a bit or a road trip through Europe over new year and i was wondering if there are any essential spares or bits of kit i should take like fuses, bulbs etc.
Also i have tried to find the correct size 40A fuse for the griffith but with no luck - can anyone recommend a place?
Ta
Also i have tried to find the correct size 40A fuse for the griffith but with no luck - can anyone recommend a place?
Ta
On a recent 3000 mile jaunt around Europe I took:
Serpentine belt
Throttle cable
Otter switch
Expansion tank pressure cap
Fuel pump relay
Other assorted relays
Spare bulbs
Loads of spare fuses
Various tape - including hose repair kit
Lots of zip ties
Jump start kit
2 cans of Tireweld
Oil & water
10 litres of super unleaded in a metal can
Heatproof gloves
Toolkit consisted of sockets, spanners, drivers, pliers, WD40, jack, wheel nut wrench, battery powered compressor, etc. Basically anything needed to fit the spares above.
Having said this, I used nothing more than a headlight bulb, which blew as I reversed out of my garage on the first day!
Hope this helps,
Pete
Serpentine belt
Throttle cable
Otter switch
Expansion tank pressure cap
Fuel pump relay
Other assorted relays
Spare bulbs
Loads of spare fuses
Various tape - including hose repair kit
Lots of zip ties
Jump start kit
2 cans of Tireweld
Oil & water
10 litres of super unleaded in a metal can
Heatproof gloves
Toolkit consisted of sockets, spanners, drivers, pliers, WD40, jack, wheel nut wrench, battery powered compressor, etc. Basically anything needed to fit the spares above.
Having said this, I used nothing more than a headlight bulb, which blew as I reversed out of my garage on the first day!
Hope this helps,
Pete
Stopherson said: thanks - it was also suggested i ditch the space saver and take some tyre weld - it sounds tempting...
The way I see it is, if you have to use the spacesaver (which is apparently pretty yuck) where are you going to put the wheel you've just removed?
Tyre Weld for me!!
mel said: is this worthy of an FAQ we seem to have been down this road a few times before ????
Dont see why not if we get a few more inputs on this Thread
I usually take
Insursance?reg and Recovery Docs
5 ltre can of Super
2 ltre bottle of coolant(mixed)
1.5 ltres of Oil
1 ltre water For myself or car
Spare Fan Belt
Spare Bulbs
Fire Extinguisher
Cable ties
Electrical Tape
Tow Rope
2 Cans of Tyre Weld
Spare bits of wire and connectors.
Spare Relay and Fuses inc 40A ones.
A heavy duty Plastic Bag(folded up Small)
Tool kit with assort of spanners/sockets/pliers/screwdrivers etc.
Hose Clips large and small and spare flexible coolant hose midium size
Bible and drivers handbook
Mobile Phone.
Adult Reading Material
Think thats about it,sounds a lot but doesnt take up much more room than the Space saver did thats gone now.
BB
Edited to say i got 40A fuses of Garage contractor we use at work.I think they use them on HGV's sometimes so try a Truck Garage Ford Brammels Maybe.
>> Edited by Ballistic Banana (moderator) on Wednesday 18th December 23:38
I always thought this was the mother of all spares kits! I reckon it's more than I've got in my garage! Rich... p.s. with due acknoledgment to www.pikeynet.com
Tool Kit
As so many people kept asking what I take round with me, I thought I'd make a page to point people at!
Just before I bought the car I popped to Halfords and stocked up on a few things for a "just in case" scenario. The tools are really just for quick fixes and minor problems. I don't think there's any need to take more than this. Though the car's proved itself to be totally reliable, I like to be prepared!
2 tins of tyre weld, Jump leads, Socket set, Foot pump, 5 litres of oil, 5 litres of water
Disposable camera, Gaffer tape, Electrical tape, Torch, First aid kit, Fire Extinguisher, Fuses
Oil pressure relief spring, Set of 3 pliers, Cable ties, Ratchet spanner set, 24 mm spanner (for the pressure relief spring!), 8mm spanner, Adjustable spanner, Allen key set (which works on an angle), Cross head screwdriver, Flat screwdriver, Small handle cross head screwdriver
Small handle flat screwdriver, Long, thin screwdriver... that doesn't live in the boot...
Rags, Map of France, High visibility vest, Tow rope, 'On Tow' sign, Warning triangle
(For some reason, I don't have a hammer in here - I don't trust myself!!!)
And in case you think it's a big deal, it's not - this is how it looks in the boot:
>> Edited by RichB on Friday 20th December 11:33
>> Edited by RichB on Friday 20th December 11:36
Tool Kit
As so many people kept asking what I take round with me, I thought I'd make a page to point people at!
Just before I bought the car I popped to Halfords and stocked up on a few things for a "just in case" scenario. The tools are really just for quick fixes and minor problems. I don't think there's any need to take more than this. Though the car's proved itself to be totally reliable, I like to be prepared!
2 tins of tyre weld, Jump leads, Socket set, Foot pump, 5 litres of oil, 5 litres of water
Disposable camera, Gaffer tape, Electrical tape, Torch, First aid kit, Fire Extinguisher, Fuses
Oil pressure relief spring, Set of 3 pliers, Cable ties, Ratchet spanner set, 24 mm spanner (for the pressure relief spring!), 8mm spanner, Adjustable spanner, Allen key set (which works on an angle), Cross head screwdriver, Flat screwdriver, Small handle cross head screwdriver
Small handle flat screwdriver, Long, thin screwdriver... that doesn't live in the boot...
Rags, Map of France, High visibility vest, Tow rope, 'On Tow' sign, Warning triangle
(For some reason, I don't have a hammer in here - I don't trust myself!!!)
And in case you think it's a big deal, it's not - this is how it looks in the boot: >> Edited by RichB on Friday 20th December 11:33
>> Edited by RichB on Friday 20th December 11:36
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