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  1. 28th November 2023, 03:01 PM #1
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    Travelling Toolbox

    Hi everyone.

    Just looking to get some info on what to include in an essential toolbox that should be taken everywhere with a TD5 discovery when going offroad, and overlanding.

    A toolbox would be a good start. A wrench, some fencing wire... duct tape.. a small hammer, shovel, a nanocom.. but what else?

    Maybe i should be a bit more specific and also general. Stuff that might help you fix things that could go wrong on a trip, whether solo or with friends. Not restricting it to a D2 either, would there be some interesting/essential items for a D3/D4 or defender (not the newest iteration, because we know they require both a laptop and roaming internet connection and thats it).


    Thanks everyone
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  2. 28th November 2023, 03:08 PM #2
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    If it's still got locking nuts on the wheels, make sure you have and know where the adapter is.
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    If it's still got locking nuts on the wheels, make sure you have and know where the adapter is.
    Or better still,get rid of them all and replace them with the non locking type.
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    OBD2 scanner a portable handheld one, just plug it in.

    it got me out of trouble more than once.
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    I keep the tools I use to service my D2 which all fit in a quite small toolbox.

    ie normal hand tools.

    Plus:
    Fan spanner
    Big socket for hub nuts.
    Nanocom
    Multimeter.
    SLS kit to pump up air springs if needed.
    Duct tape and cable ties
    Tranzmax oil which can be used in transmission, power steering and ACE.

    Thats about it.
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    Not a tool to take with you, but something to do before you go. Take off all your wheels, simply so you know you can. They can tend to stick.... A good clean around the hubs and a little antisieze ( NOT on the threads) can save you a lot of swearing if you are unlucky enough to need a wheel off on the trip.

    The above is not necessary if you have steel wheels.
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    Oh, and IMO the factory wheel brace is useless. So a 27mm single hex socket and a long breaker bar, or a cordless impact gun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Or better still,get rid of them all and replace them with the non locking type.
    X2 for above. If you go with this option check your spare for a locking nut as well.

    I got rid of my locking nuts and ditched the tool. I found out the hard way that there was also one on the spare.

    Spare had a cover so hadn't seen it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tins View Post
    Oh, and IMO the factory wheel brace is useless. So a 27mm single hex socket and a long breaker bar, or a cordless impact gun.
    You'll still need a decent wheel brace, do not tighten the wheel nuts with an impact gun, ​It's fine to run them up with the gun, but tighten them by hand.
    If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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  10. 29th November 2023, 10:15 AM #10
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    HP/LP fuel pump or have it changed awhile before the trip as that can be a show stopper.
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