What useful stuff should I keep in the boot?

[da_murphster]

Coming from a VX220 its a real novelty to be able to keep stuff in the boot!

I have a small bag with useful stuff - torch, warning triangle, kitchen roll (for checking oil), oil, warm kit, decent garage addresses, camera (if involved in accident).

I was also thinking of useful spares to put in (I often do long journeys):

Throttle Cable
bulbs

Can anyone think of anything else worthwhile stocking up on?

[Night Rider]

......speed 6, clutch, fuel, rear tyres, more fuel

[da_murphster]

I was thinking about some fuses...then saw these glow fuses....

http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page...

Worthwhile??

[da_murphster]

BTW not wishing to tempt fate but the fuel economy on my Tuscan matches that of my 2.5 V6 156 Alfa - so its not that bad!!

[Fume Troll]

Worth getting some suitable jump leads if you don't have any. I'd also consider a throttle cable repair kit (but I don't have one!).

Cheers,

FT.

[da_murphster]

What does a repair kit do that a new cable does not?

Is it not just a well to hold a new cable?

By jump leads I assume you mean Anderson connector ones...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-TUSCAN-JUMP-LEADS-SAGARI...

They are not cheap for just a simple leads + connector!!

I have a charging port in the car (simple clip connection) - I'm assuming I cannot jump start it through this - probably melt!

[glow worm]

Oil, Water and small "alligator" grip to remove caps.
Besides throttle cable , I also carry an oil sender unit.
4 cans of Tyre weld
Electric Tyre Pump
Usual fuses plus the "Big" 125amp fuse
Cables Ties and Insulation tape

[da_murphster]

glow worm said:

Oil, Water and small "alligator" grip to remove caps.
Besides throttle cable , I also carry an oil sender unit.
.....
Electric Tyre Pump
Usual fuses plus the "Big" 125amp fuse
....

What is an alligator grip? To undo what caps?

Are the oil sender units about £50? I've not heard of these going - are they a roadside fix?

Tyre pumps - are cheap ebay ones sufficient?

What is the "Big" fuse for

Search function not working at the moment!!

[NCE 61]

One holdall bag containing:-

1/4" Drive socket set.
Allen Keys.
Fuses.
Warning triangle.
Hi vis jacket.
Jump leads (but make sure you know the secret way in)
Tyre weld.
Digital tyre pressure guage.
1 Litre of oil.
1 Litre of water.
Hand wipes.
Window screen wipes.
Duct tape.
Cable ties.
Insulation tape.

[NCE 61]

da_murphster said:

What is the "Big" fuse for

100 Amp fuse between battery & alternator.They can fracture causing the battery to go flat.

80 Amp fuse for power steering pump supply.Electric power steering pump models only.

[glow worm]

da_murphster said:

glow worm said:

Oil, Water and small "alligator" grip to remove caps.
Besides throttle cable , I also carry an oil sender unit.
.....
Electric Tyre Pump
Usual fuses plus the "Big" 125amp fuse
....

What is an alligator grip? To undo what caps?

Are the oil sender units about £50? I've not heard of these going - are they a roadside fix?

Tyre pumps - are cheap ebay ones sufficient?

What is the "Big" fuse for

Search function not working at the moment!!

By CAPS I mean water and oil caps, "Alligator" grip is one of the rubber strap things with a flat on lever (from B&Q). My man from TVR says "carry an Throttle Cable and an Oil Sender" and he should know (I also carry a PAS relay but that's another story), I think the big fuse is in the battery compartment (but not sure)....I don't intent doing any of the repair myself , that's why I pay RAC Breakdown cover, but I'll lay a pound to a penny , that they won't have the bits. I got a ciggy lighter tyre pump from Halfrauds "Michelin" about £30 and its excellent.

Edited by glow worm on Wednesday 26th March 18:13

[Whitey]

spare pair of undercrackers and a toothbrush

[davido140]

NCE 61 said:

One holdall bag containing:-

1/4" Drive socket set.
Allen Keys.
Fuses.
Warning triangle.
Hi vis jacket.
Jump leads (but make sure you know the secret way in)
Tyre weld.
Digital tyre pressure guage.
1 Litre of oil.
1 Litre of water.
Hand wipes.
Window screen wipes.
Duct tape.
Cable ties.
Insulation tape.

+1 thanks for the shopping list, I have meant to sort the "emergency kit" for a while and thats pretty comprehensive!

[not so furious]

I have an RAC full membership card in my boot...

[Fume Troll]

da_murphster said:

What does a repair kit do that a new cable does not?

Is it not just a well to hold a new cable?

Lets you slide it through the sheath from one end, rather than having to fit an whole new inner and outer at the roadside.

da_murphster said:

By jump leads I assume you mean Anderson connector ones...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-TUSCAN-JUMP-LEADS-SAGARI...

They are not cheap for just a simple leads + connector!!

I have a charging port in the car (simple clip connection) - I'm assuming I cannot jump start it through this - probably melt!

Not cheap, but pretty essential. If you can be bothered you can buy all the bits you need pretty cheaply.

Some of those charge/start packs can work through the cigarrette lighter, but you can't put a lot of current through them, it relies on charging your battery rather than jump starting.

Cheers,

FT.

[davido140]

Just busy ordering all the bits and bobs from this list that I dont have,

Do I want metric or imperial Allen Keys?

Also, I decided to add a selection of Jubilee Clips to the list too!

[NCE 61]

davido140 said:

Do I want metric or imperial Allen Keys?

Metric , I also have some that can be used with a 1/4" drive socket set which are useful for the removal of the airbox.

[Jim Green]

Spare Engine.........Oooops, Sorry.

[wirralranger]

spare wheel

[Funky Jo]

1 smooth and flat towing rope (not to get ripped off the front-splitter)
1 lamp (baby mac lite)