Do you keep anythong in your car for emergencies/breakdowns?

[anonymous-user]

plasticpig said:

Hose kit
Belt kit
Alternator
Fuel filter
2 x switches
2 x 12v relays
Bulb kit
2 x Bulb holders
Flasher unit
4 x wheel nuts
Starter motor solenoid
Set of cheap spanners
Set of cheap screwdrivers
Socket set
Gaffa tape
Eletrical tape
1ltr ATF
1ltr Engine Oil
1ltr PSF
Electrical wire.
30A 12v electrical wire
Pliers

I can relate to this, My father had a Scimitar GTE when we were growing up....

[Joe443]

Just realised the spelling mistake in the title haha

[Monkeylegend]

Joe443 said:

Just realised the spelling mistake in the title haha

Was it a mistake then?

[Justin Case]

No thongs, just an AA card

[battered]

Breaker bar and decent socket for wheel changing, having once almost failed to get a wheel off with the crappy brace they give you. Also a tool kit, I don't agree you can't fix stuff at the roadside. A few cable ties and fuses. A coat, gloves, hiviz and torch. First aid kit. Breakdown details. I sometimes carry a change of clothes if there is a possibility I'll have to stay out for work.

[Cupramax]

No thongs for me either just an emergency kit supplied with the car by the dealer including a pen, pad, and one of those strange things, a disposable film camera

[SystemParanoia]

Morningside said:

SystemParanoia said:

Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio

May feel a bit like a toy but they are quite good. Have you been using chirp for progamming?

So far, no. Ive just been doing it very slowly on the device.
Been meaning to get it actually, but I've just locked the one in the Mrs car down to 1 frequency so if I'm the one looking for her, I'll be able to get in touch without her having to figure anything out.

Also been using it so kids can get their ham licence. Looks like a good feather to have in their cap.. Also means I can use their licence to have some fun with powerful mesh WiFi networks

[miniman]

Rope
Shovel
Lime

Wait, this is the wrong thread.

[AlexRS2782]

You need to get yourself a proper emergency Go Bag OP, PH style

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=146...

[lostkiwi]

In the little car, small socket set, couple of screwdrivers, couple of torx drivers, air compressor, puncture repair kit, hi viz, spare bulbs, fuses, OBD2 reader and breathalyzer kit.
Can you tell we go to France?

For the Defender lift pump, rope, large hammer, larger hammer, long zip ties, ratchet straps, tow strops, two jacks, assortment of tools, including fa n spanners, large socket set, small axe, fire extinguisher and a stack of camping gear (always in there anyway). And an even larger hammer.


For the Saab all tools have been removed and replaced with a tin of petrol and a box of matches. It'll never breakdown near the Defender.

All vehicles have a first aid kit (you never know I might burn myself)...

Edited by lostkiwi on Thursday 27th August 21:45

[Pints]

Morningside said:

SystemParanoia said:

Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio

May feel a bit like a toy but they are quite good. Have you been using chirp for progamming?

How long does the battery last when left unused in the car?

[mcdjl]

SystemParanoia said:

Morningside said:

SystemParanoia said:

Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio

May feel a bit like a toy but they are quite good. Have you been using chirp for progamming?

So far, no. Ive just been doing it very slowly on the device.
Been meaning to get it actually, but I've just locked the one in the Mrs car down to 1 frequency so if I'm the one looking for her, I'll be able to get in touch without her having to figure anything out.

Also been using it so kids can get their ham licence. Looks like a good feather to have in their cap.. Also means I can use their licence to have some fun with powerful mesh WiFi networks

What are the useful list of frequencies that you have with it?

[SystemParanoia]

Pints said:

Morningside said:

SystemParanoia said:

Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio

May feel a bit like a toy but they are quite good. Have you been using chirp for progamming?

How long does the battery last when left unused in the car?

I generally give em a charge every 3mths or so. But it seems like it will happily last much much longer.

I keep meaning to get the AA battery conversion pack to make things even easier to manage.

[SystemParanoia]

mcdjl said:

SystemParanoia said:

Morningside said:

SystemParanoia said:

Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio

May feel a bit like a toy but they are quite good. Have you been using chirp for progamming?

So far, no. Ive just been doing it very slowly on the device.
Been meaning to get it actually, but I've just locked the one in the Mrs car down to 1 frequency so if I'm the one looking for her, I'll be able to get in touch without her having to figure anything out.

Also been using it so kids can get their ham licence. Looks like a good feather to have in their cap.. Also means I can use their licence to have some fun with powerful mesh WiFi networks

What are the useful list of frequencies that you have with it?

Its a list of repeater stations in and around areas we're most likely to be in, or traveling through.

There are ALOT of repeaters so I just list those that may be of use

[TLandCruiser]

Slings and Some recovery stuff, torches and in the winter I ensure I have clothing for adverse weather.

[NailedOn]

Glade said:

Ahhh gaffa tape, and cable ties... need to get some.

you know, just in case

This is a list for somebody else's emergency.....

[mcdjl]

SystemParanoia said:

Its a list of repeater stations in and around areas we're most likely to be in, or traveling through.

There are ALOT of repeaters so I just list those that may be of use

What would you then use that for beyond contacting other amateur radio fans? I bought the same radio to use as a walkie talkie, though its mainly seen use as a scanner when I've been marshalling at car races.

[SystemParanoia]

mcdjl said:

SystemParanoia said:

Its a list of repeater stations in and around areas we're most likely to be in, or traveling through.

There are ALOT of repeaters so I just list those that may be of use

What would you then use that for beyond contacting other amateur radio fans? I bought the same radio to use as a walkie talkie, though its mainly seen use as a scanner when I've been marshalling at car races.

That's pretty much it. A last resort option in case of no mobile signal.
Hopefully a hamm operator can get my number from the mrs and call me, or vice-versa.
Using the repeater means I'm able to get in contact and stay in contact over a much larger radius.

Overall it beats the prospect of a ridiculously long walk through the depths of nowhere!

Phone is first choice though lol

Its also fun for car to car com's in convoy

Edited by SystemParanoia on Friday 28th August 10:23

[lostkiwi]

Glade said:

Ahhh gaffa tape, and cable ties... need to get some.

you know, just in case

Theres an argument that says you only need two things.
Gaffa Tape and WD40.
If it moves and its not meant to use the Gaffa tape.
If it doesn't move and it should use the WD40....

[HannsG]

First aid kit
torch
compressor (This helped me when i had a nail in my tyre, I was on the 10th floor of a multi story carpark!!!!!!)