Hunting Vehicle Kit

[dtrkyman]

I added a jump starter, watched the project farm videos to pick one, he is calling a Noco a jumper box I would assume.

 

[Kevink]

Extra boots

 

[Squamch]

Recovery gear- winch, Shovel, straps, shackles, chain, ratchet straps, hilift.
Regular kit- fluids, tools, axe, chainsaw, tarp, line.
Stove, food, coffee, dry clothes, muck boots.

Most important- knowledge about how my vehicle works, and how the recovery equipment works. I'm the one who usually gets the call to go recover stuck/broken/crashed vehicles.

 

[WCB]

Recovery gear- winch, Shovel, straps, shackles, chain, ratchet straps, hilift.
Regular kit- fluids, tools, axe, chainsaw, tarp, line.
Stove, food, coffee, dry clothes, muck boots.

Most important- knowledge about how my vehicle works, and how the recovery equipment works. I'm the one who usually gets the call to go recover stuck/broken/crashed vehicles.

Everything in my "kit" has been mentioned. But the second part of your comment is priority. KNOW HOW TO USE YOUR EQUIPMENT. Especially a Hi Lift Jack....99% of people have no business touching one of those. Same with Tire Chains.

 

[Randle]

^^^ one big thing with a hi lift us keep it oiled and out of the weather. A rusted hi lift is a loaded weapon

 

[Squamch]

^^^ one big thing with a hi lift us keep it oiled and out of the weather. A rusted hi lift is a loaded weapon

I keep mine clattering around in the back of the truck. Hose it with weasel piss before use if I remember. I also have a chunk of 1/4" rope to keep the handle from going rogue when I have something picked up. Also keep some chain with a small shackle around to tie the axle to the frame so I don't have to max out the suspension before the tire comes off the ground.

 

[Elkdreamer]

Don't forget a fire extinguisher.

 

[Coldtrail]

$150 engine scanner, if the check engine light comes on it can tell you if you can expect something catastrophic....or if you need to step out and tighten your gas cap.

 

[Antarctica]

$150 engine scanner, if the check engine light comes on it can tell you if you can expect something catastrophic....or if you need to step out and tighten your gas cap.

+1 on this. I just had an injection pressure sensor go out on a road trip on my 7.3. I had a cheap scanner with me but I had never used it on the diesel. It didn't pick up squat. Luckily, a dealer scanned me for free and it pointed to the IPS.

When I got home, I looked into scanners a lot, and ended up going whole hog - Autoenginuity on a laptop. The software costs about $400, and unfortunately, wouldn't run on my 20 year old XP laptop, so I had to pony up another $400 for a new one. More than the average person should spend, but I do all my own vehicle work and I have an Excursion also.

In general though, I carry a fairly complete set of tools - wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, a few oddball things specific to the truck. Also tow straps and rigging hardware.

I also carry the following spares:

Crank position sensor
(now) injection pressure sensor (though not needed for this vehicle because you can drive it uplugged if required)
Fuel pump
Fuel filter