What would you never leave home without?

**Sydr** · 18th January 2012, 05:24 AM

This forum has been a revelation to me. An eye opener. I'm on my 3rd P38, and this one has been my daily driver since I bought it new in '97. So, 15 years (plus the previous 2 cars which I did not keep for very long. )

Apart from being my daily driver, my Rangie has done great service as my surfing vehicle and also as my tow car for my racing car. After a rough beginning, when it showed all kinds of faults, it settled down and has been nothing short of excellent. I've a top service provider and have always simply done whatever he recommends - which has bruised the credit card on occasion. Never ever had any issues with transmission or engine, just stuff like aircon, flaps, air suspension, brakes.

On leaving home on any trip all I ever thought of was tyre pressures and a full tank of gas. It is a thirsty beast but I thought that the fabulous beat of the V8 was worth the fuel bill (23L per 100 towing) and in any event the fuel is less $$$ than the depreciation on a replacement car.

When, at nearly 200,000 km the engine lost a liner I researched the problem and found this forum and am delighted and also, very impressed at your level of knowledge and self sufficiency. I look after my supercharged race engine myself but I have never thought about touching the complications of the very computerised, EAS supported Range Rover. I never needed to, either.

I simply did not know that if the EAS went cactus on the Hay Plain I would be left crawling to Adelaide on the bump stops. It is only through reading the posts that you have made, that I have some understanding of some of the issues. I'm not sure that this is a good thing, I've been quite happy in my ignorance and my confidence in my Rangie.

Anyway, with a new engine on the way and a fresh commitment to keep my car for some years yet, I have realised that I'd better get with the program.

So here are my questions to the forum:

What, in your opinion, are the must haves?

What would you absolutely not leave home without?

Who supplies the utilities/tools/conversions that you suggest?

**glenhendry** · 18th January 2012, 09:41 AM

Things I do carry (that are a must):
- Multimeter, elec tape, gaffa tape, spare wires, fuses etc.
- Std tool box, pliers, socket set, metric spanners, screwdrivers, wd40
- Cheap OBD diagnostic reader / fault code clearer

Things I do carry (that are optional):
- 6mm EAS tube joiners, air tube cutter, orings
- Fluids, ATFIII, Eng oil, coolant
- Jump start box with air compressor and light
- Fire extiguisher
- Wire stripper/cutter/crimper + connectors

Things I should carry but don't:
- Faultmate or other better diagnostic tool

**33chinacars** · 18th January 2012, 11:00 AM

As Glen said.

Basic tools
EAS bypas kit permantly fitted
EAS Kicker to reset any EAS faults.
Breaker bar & socket for wheel nuts
RACV total care membership just in case

Mobil phone to call RACV

Nothing else comes to mind at the moment & SHMBO

Gary

**glenhendry** · 18th January 2012, 12:13 PM

Oh yeah, totally agree about RACQ/V. Its cheap insurance, to get an expert to give you a start on your DIY repairs, and maybe a tow home

(Not more often though, than any other $12K car!!)

**Hoges** · 18th January 2012, 01:15 PM

I'll go along with the RACQ: what ultimately was a DIY 30 min job + $40 part (alternator regulator/brushes) was initially a $100 temp fix by a Bosch agent :and 2 nights accommodation for 4 people on the mid nth coast of NSW last year. RACQ found us accommodation and picked up most of the tab. I've just renewed...

Tools: For a long trip...All of the aformentioned plus 4 blocks of hardwood (each 50mmx50mmx100mm) to slip between the axle pad and bump stop to secure the EAS at max height if I have to get underneath, plus Difflock viscous coupling fan spanners, a spare fuel pump

; small grease gun, 2 spare UJs, brake bleed PVC hose (300mm), a litre of premixed coolant.
I've also got spare crank and cam sensors, spare plugs and coil packs (great buying at the moment from the UK)

A $250 netbook stays in the vehicle: loaded with Faultmate, EAS Unlock, RAVE, LOTS of pictures from AULRO and lots of pages of web material from "Common Problems and Fixes" on Rangerovers.net

Most of it is for psychological support

Properly maintained and checked they are generally trouble free and you can't cover for everything. A 7,500 km round trip to the Cape (York) in 2010 and all that was required was a litre or 2 of oil and 200ml top up of coolant..

preparation and periodic maintenance is the key

**p38arover** · 18th January 2012, 01:34 PM

NRMA Premium membership
Mobile phone
Corkscrew
Tea, stove, teapot, and cup.

**Sydr** · 18th January 2012, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by 33chinacars

As Glen said.

Basic tools
EAS bypas kit permantly fitted
EAS Kicker to reset any EAS faults.
Breaker bar & socket for wheel nuts
RACV total care membership just in case

Mobil phone to call RACV

Nothing else comes to mind at the moment & SHMBO

Gary

Thank you Gary,
So far, all that I've got is the mobile phone; changed to Telstra after a trip to Tassie and found that we were w/o coverage most places with another service provider.

RACV total care is much, much better than NRMA and we NSWelshmen should envy you. Specially now that you are getting the new Mrs Warnie.

If you don't mind enlightening me, who supplied the EAS stuff? Can you supply contact details please?

**Sydr** · 18th January 2012, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Hoges

I'll go along with the RACQ: what ultimately was a DIY 30 min job + $40 part (alternator regulator/brushes) was initially a $100 temp fix by a Bosch agent :and 2 nights accommodation for 4 people on the mid nth coast of NSW last year. RACQ found us accommodation and picked up most of the tab. I've just renewed...

Tools: For a long trip...All of the aformentioned plus 4 blocks of hardwood (each 50mmx50mmx100mm) to slip between the axle pad and bump stop to secure the EAS at max height if I have to get underneath, plus Difflock viscous coupling fan spanners, a spare fuel pump

; small grease gun, 2 spare UJs, brake bleed PVC hose (300mm), a litre of premixed coolant.
I've also got spare crank and cam sensors, spare plugs and coil packs (great buying at the moment from the UK)

A $250 netbook stays in the vehicle: loaded with Faultmate, EAS Unlock, RAVE, LOTS of pictures from AULRO and lots of pages of web material from "Common Problems and Fixes" on Rangerovers.net

Most of it is for psychological support

Properly maintained and checked they are generally trouble free and you can't cover for everything. A 7,500 km round trip to the Cape (York) in 2010 and all that was required was a litre or 2 of oil and 200ml top up of coolant..

preparation and periodic maintenance is the key

Good suggestions, thank you. I've seen RAVE mentioned often; where do I get it? EAS Unlock?

thanks,
Syd

**Sydr** · 18th January 2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

NRMA Premium membership
Mobile phone
Corkscrew
Tea, stove, teapot, and cup.

Love it Ron, and my guess is that you are a retired gentleman of impeccable taste . . . . . . .

**wayneg** · 18th January 2012, 05:30 PM

Rave is the Land Rover workshop manuals on disc. It is also possible to get specific vehicles on PDF files to run on a pc. Eas unlock is software developed by Storey Wilson of RSW Solutions. The software is free but you need a cable to connect the car to your laptop. Paul at Hard Range sells the lead and I believe there is a link to download EAS unlock on his website.

With that in mind I dont leave home without my 10 inch netbook loaded with EAS unlock, The EAS Cable. The P38a workshop manual on PDF. I also have a bluetooth GPS adapter which works with Oziexplorer on the netbook which serves as my navigation system off road.
I also carry 4 EAS Bypass valves, a cheaper version of the bypass kit. A 12v Compressor, A Shovel, Bog roll and a snatch strap to help others.

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