Van Spares & Equipment
With the new van I’ll need to put together a bunch of items to have handy while on my journeys. Part of the appeal of having the van is that I can load it up with just about everything that I might need in any situation. Having the whole back area open means that the hardest part will be making up storage bins for all the stuff, but that’s part of the fun! Most likely, I’ll build a sleeping box in back section right by the rear doors that are elevated 24” or so off the deck. Then I can add sliding shelves that are portioned and can give me space for all the goods. Look for a full write up on this when In the future.
Here’s my list, for what I hope to carry while I’m on the road.
Parts:
2 spare wheels and tires
Complete set of drive belts
Top and bottom radiator hoses
Heater hose
Fuel pump
Water pump
Alternator
Voltage regulator
Spare driveshaft and knuckle u-joints
Full set of light bulbs
Wiper blades (fit new ones before leaving as well)
Spare radiator cap
Spare thermostat
Spare lockable fuel and water caps
Spare set of wheel nuts
Gasket set
Temporary windscreen
Oil filters
Fuel filters
Set of spark plug wires
Set of spark plugs
Brake fluid
Engine oil (enough for 1 service -buy more en route)
Transmission fluid
Grease
Big roll of tank (canvas) tape
Nylon cable ties
Good lengths of electrical wire for emergency repairs
Insulating /masking tape
String / garden wire
Steel Core plastic tubing
Fuel pipe
Various hose clamps
WD40
Wind shield washer fluid
Antifreeze
Radiator welding fluid
Gasket leak ditto
Exhaust bandage/repair kit
Tools etc:
2 large flashlights
12 volt drop light
Warning triangle with CE mark
Tow Strap
Tree saver strap
Heavy duty jumper cables
Funnel
Heavy duty bottle jack
Hi-Lift Jack
Strong piece of wood for putting jack on
Axle stands
12 volt Air compressor
Strong plastic sheet or equivalent for lying under van
Spanners wrench for wheel bearings
socket set
screw drivers
pliers
snips
Allen keys
Torx drives
feeler gauges
adjustable spanners
sharp knife
cordless electric
drill hacksaw
Tyre Plyers
Magnet on flexible stalk
Spare nuts, bolts, washers
Bungee straps
Ratchet straps
Emery paper
Leather/cloth for cleaning screen
Araldite/Superglue/Plastic padding
De-icer and scraper
Owners manual and workshop manual
