#78101 - 11/26/06 07:24 PM
Re: Vehicle Kits: add for cold climates
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Registered: 12/14/05
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Up north here, I add a winter sleeping bag, food, watch cap, mittens, candles ( lighter) and mini-heat packs.
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#78102 - 11/27/06 12:33 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Thanks everyone for the tips! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I looked up the res q me tool and it looks nice. I also saw a version of it that goes on your keychain.
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#78103 - 11/27/06 06:22 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 06/25/05
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http://www.nov8safety.com/pages/glass.htmI wonder if only the upscale cars nowadays use laminated glass for the side windows, or that it's more common. It reduces so it seems the use of the rescue me.
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#78104 - 11/27/06 06:45 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 01/08/04
Posts: 351
Loc: Centre Hall Pa
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Try this as a base line. 2 out of 3 car kits
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#78106 - 11/27/06 03:33 PM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 12/26/02
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Always a good idea to secure loads. I prefer soft cases like these http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=wrench+roll&hl=en&btnG=Search to store gear/tools in so stuff doesn't rattle around while driving as well as various sized packs. I have a small bob under my drivers seat where I can reach it at all times, a first aid kit under the passenger seat, then under the back seat is a wrench roll like above with wrenches, another small bag with additional tools, then other tiems like jumper cables, etc. These all secure to the seat belt mounts and seat frame.
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#78108 - 11/27/06 05:08 PM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 09/30/01
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Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
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"...325+ to the gallon..."
Wow, now that's some primo mileage!!!
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#78110 - 11/29/06 12:50 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 01/05/06
Posts: 37
Loc: Montana
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Stuff in my truck's tool box: extra set of belts automatic transmission fluid oil fuel additive and anti-gel extra fuel filter (incase fuel does gel) starter fluid washer fluid socket and wrench set vice grips, large cresent wrench, and some other tools assorted bolts and fasteners extra fuses, wire, and spare bulbs winter front cover 100' extension cord heavy duty jumper cables set of tire chains high lift jack heavy tow strap assorted tie downs tarp (good for working under truck in snow) flares shovel, pulaski, combi tool, snow shovel chainsaw (usually) shop broom (for sweeping snow off) SAR backpack 20 lb fire extinguisher water fire extinguisher w/antifreeze mix
In the cab: dog mag light spot light 250 watt inverter cell phone and ipod chargers cell phone antenna and powerbooster 50 watt Bendix King VHF radio first aid kit small fire extinguisher couple of MREs and freeze dried meals water bottles bag of warm clothes turnout coat rain coat shotgun ice scraper toilet paper bunch of assorted batteries spring loaded center punch (for breaking glass, but my past experiences with wrecks that i've been in i was always able to open a door, even while upside down)
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#78112 - 11/29/06 02:49 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 03/12/06
Posts: 285
Loc: NY USA
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Ha Ha Ha! Gee, look at my neat new car! I wonder what this nifty button under the door handle does?
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#78114 - 11/29/06 03:39 AM
Re: Vehicle Kits
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Registered: 02/09/04
Posts: 42
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Run over to the new Menards, next to St. Joe Harley on South Belt. They have the small 12 volt refrigerators for $35. Hold about a 6 pack, and heat as well as cool. Now you don't have to thaw water bottles in your coat to get a drink in the winter.
Put common first aid/trauma gear in a lunch box or nylon lunch bag, and keep it within reach, as if you were trapped in the vehicle. Don't lay it on the seat without running a belt or strap/velcro to hold it in place, or it will become a missle in a crash. It's a low key solution to keeping some gear handy, without encouraging thieves. The more extreme gear and tools go in the trunk, out of sight. One thing to keep in mind in St. Joe, is apparently maritime salvage laws come into play, because that if you ever do end up in a crash, the towing company and River City's finest will fistfight over tools, money, music, etc., found in crashed vehicles, if the denizens of Blue Town don't find/raid it first. In bad weather, stay off 36 and 229. The elevated sections and ramps are 3 to 5 stories high, and the first to freeze.
Fill a couple of 2 liter bottles with dri-sweep or cat litter. Sprinkle some on the glazed patches in front and behind your drive wheels to get you going.
If it is really bad out, stay where you are. No job is worth your life. You really don't want the term "tragic accident" and your name used in the same sentence.
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