How to carry these items?

[gbraden]

I'm not at all a mechanic, but for long road trips I want to carry at least these items in case I have problems out in the boonies:

upper and lower radiator hoses

serpentine belt

fuel filters (2)

air filter

a fuel additive

oil?

Dodge service manual

Cummins service locations book

and other items I can't think of at this time but maybe you can suggest



I'll carry them in my WeatherGuard box along with a jack, wrenches, air pump, etc. Thus space is somewhat at a premium. What's a good way of carrying these items that would take up the least amount of space and also not mash the radiator hoses too much?

Also, what other items should I add to my list?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Glenn

 

[Boonieman]

One thing I always carry is one of those little 12V air compressors and a tire plug kit. It's a lot easier to plug a tire than to install the spare while you're on the road. I also carry a bottle of water/dish detergent mix to help locate the leak. It's pretty hard to hear a leak if you happen to be along the road where there's a lot of traffic. If you saw what my tool box looks like inside, you'd know I couldn't possibly give any advice on how to stow stuff.

 

[fkovalski]

How to carry these items?

I wish that Dodge offered a lockable side hatch like those on the mid 70's fleetside Ford pick ups. They utilized the space under the bed in front of the rear tire on the passenger (?) side. This would be very handy for tow straps, jumper cables etc... I'll bet it would be a popular option.

 

[agkrueger]

I agree with boonieman, I have plugged many a tire in the middle of nowhere before. I would add a thermostat, jumper cables, tow strap/chain, all basic fluids needed for truck. I use some boot bags from army surplus stores to put straps, bungies, etc. in. I also use ziplock freezer bags to put moisture/dust sensitive stuff in and then I also use smaller closet type organizers or tupperware type containers to store things in so they dont get crushed.

 

[klenger]

Good idea to keep the spare parts if you travel a lot. Even if you don't have the skills to install them yourself, at least you have the parts if you can find someone to do the work.