Trip Supplies and Spares - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Adriel · #1 11-19-2013, 11:59 PM

Since there is no thread on what supplies and spares to carry on an out of town trip, thought there should be one.

I already carry around town:
Holy Bible
fire extinguisher
flares
two blankets
human food
dog food with two bowls
water
folding shovel
tire gauge
small emergency tire compressor
Green Slime
set of metric wrenches
generic lug wrench
bottle of vegetable oil
bottle of A.T.F.
pre-filters
main filter
maps

So, what do you all carry? What do you all recommend?

Thank you all in advance!

mach4 · #2 11-20-2013, 12:09 AM

There are a few things I'd add to your list, like

a fairly complete set of tools
engine oil
PS fluid
2-stroke oil
tarp
rags and gloves
LED trouble light
duct and electrical tape
fuses

And a few I don't carry, like

shovel
dog food

Adriel · #3 11-20-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mach4

There are a few things I'd add to your list, like

a fairly complete set of tools
engine oil
PS fluid
2-stroke oil
tarp
rags and gloves
LED trouble light
duct and electrical tape
fuses

And a few I don't carry, like

shovel
dog food

Thank you so very much!

What do you mean by complete? I thought the wrenches and Mercedes screwdriver do what is needed?

Good point about engine oil! Need to order that.

For power steering, Tram and I use A.T.F.; is that wrong? A.T.F. is also carried for priming the main filter.

Why 2 stroke oil?

I was wondering what to do with that free tarp...

Why gloves? For doing dirty work? I can't stand them because of my Autism. When I have gotten greasy away from home, I just wipe my hands off, though should also add hand cleaner. I did forget the rags...

Good point about a light source! I remember Vater had one with a flashing function and a radio, I.I.R.C..

Will put the role of Made in the U.S.A. duct tape in. Best duct ever!

Well, doesn't the dog have to eat? I am used to carrying a few things in case the big one hit. But, now that I am out of South Quakyfornia, do carry because it is better to be prepared. The shovel now is in case I or someone else gets stuck. Only six by nine by two inch package, so fits about anywhere.

mach4 · #4 11-20-2013, 12:38 AM

I carry the tools I generally take to the JY- Socket set, extensions, wrenches, crescents, pliers, cutters, knife, allens, screw drivers, nut driver, breaker bar... stuff like that.

Adriel · #5 11-20-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mach4

I carry the tools I generally take to the JY- Socket set, extensions, wrenches, crescents, pliers, cutters, knife, allens, screw drivers, nut driver, breaker bar... stuff like that.

Ah! My piece of junk Harbor Freight set! Trouble is that I have lost tools...and the ratchet only works one way. Plus, didn't have the bent screwdriver, so missed out on some super rare door pockets for the Volvo.

I am surprised there is any older Mercedes in salvage yards in Sandy Eggo!

Found this trying to find the trouble light:
Roadside Emergency Kits | Car Emergency Kits - Consumer Reports

jake12tech · #6 11-20-2013, 01:01 AM

This is a good thread to start... I carry the following.
1): Metric wrenches & socket set
2): Diesel filters for the 606.
3): Diesel oil.
4): Gallon of water (for the coolant, God forbid or if I desperately need a drink)
5): Some diesel-kleen junk or diesel purge
6): MAF sensor (I've replaced enough MAFS on 210s to know when they fail it's PITA)

My best addition has been the MAF sensor so far.

Zacharias · #7 11-20-2013, 01:14 AM

Set of belts!

Booster (jumper) cables.

2 bottles of Diesel Purge.

Air cleaner rubber mounts.***

Picture hanging wire

Bulbs (incl. headlamp if you have H4s)

Treat windshield with Rain-X prior to departure

At least one spare injector

Injector return line

Spare fuse for preglow relay

At least two spare glowplugs

Long needlenose pliers, I find curved tip most useful

JB Weld

Tire sealant/inflator in a can (for extreme emergencies only)

WD40 (ok as penetrating oil but also can double as starting fluid if your glow relay goes out)

***: small thing that will annoy you half to death if two or more fail, far from a parts source

Adriel · #8 11-20-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jake12tech

This is a good thread to start... I carry the following.
1): Metric wrenches & socket set
2): Diesel filters for the 606.
3): Diesel oil.
4): Gallon of water (for the coolant, God forbid or if I desperately need a drink)
5): Some diesel-kleen junk or diesel purge
6): MAF sensor (I've replaced enough MAFS on 210s to know when they fail it's PITA)

My best addition has been the MAF sensor so far.

Jake, thank you so very much!

Working on ordering the oil right now...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacharias

Set of belts!

Booster (jumper) cables.

2 bottles of Diesel Purge.

Air cleaner rubber mounts.***

Picture hanging wire

Bulbs (incl. headlamp if you have H4s)

Treat windshield with Rain-X prior to departure

At least one spare injector

Injector return line

Spare fuse for preglow relay

At least two spare glowplugs

Long needlenose pliers, I find curved tip most useful

JB Weld

Tire sealant/inflator in a can (for extreme emergencies only)

WD40 (ok as penetrating oil but also can double as starting fluid if your glow relay goes out)

***: small thing that will annoy you half to death if two or more fail, far from a parts source

Zacharias, thank you so very much for the reply!

Belts! Now there is a good point! Should have ordered those with the rest... Oh well.

I have a road side kit I forgot to put on the list... That has jumper cables.

I also forgot to put on the list an emergency kit for me and one for the dog (has already come in handy for when the Border Collie tore off her dew claw).

Why the injectors and glow plugs?

That reminds me that the number five glow plug has been non-operational for a year...

As for the mounts, I have the Comufornia model, so just need to order the one that mounts to the radiator support as mine dried up and broke.

jake12tech · #9 11-20-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

Jake, thank you so very much!

Working on ordering the oil right now...

I especially carry it in the the E300 now cause of the leak. Back when I had my 82 300D I drove it to Harrisburg, I had an oil leak but found out at the gas station it was a little more than I expected... Well, at the station when I checked the dipstick the little bottle of 5W40s saved me. I bought more for the ride back and made it. I always expect something with these older diesels.

Adriel · #10 11-20-2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jake12tech

I especially carry it in the the E300 now cause of the leak. Back when I had my 82 300D I drove it to Harrisburg, I had an oil leak but found out at the gas station it was a little more than I expected... Well, at the station when I checked the dipstick the little bottle of 5W40s saved me. I bought more for the ride back and made it. I always expect something with these older diesels.

Well, I definitely agree! If you have it, you willn't need any or a lot.

Just ordered two 2.5 gallon jugs of synthetic. That should last a while!

pleiades · #11 11-20-2013, 09:21 AM

Gallon of 10W40
Two gallons of No. 2 diesel
Bottle of ATF
Both fuel filters
Coolant pump belt
Wrenches and pliers
Jumper Cables
Flashlight
Paper Towels
Rubber Gloves
.40 S&W

vstech · #12 11-20-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriel

Since there is no thread on what supplies and spares to carry on an out of town trip, thought there should be one.

I already carry around town:
Holy Bible
fire extinguisher
flares
two blankets
human food
dog food with two bowels
water
folding shovel
tire gauge
small emergency tire compressor
Green Slime
set of metric wrenches
generic lug wrench
bottle of vegetable oil
bottle of A.T.F.
pre-filters
main filter
maps

So, what do you all carry? What do you all recommend?

Thank you all in advance!

... your poor dogs!

vstech · #13 11-20-2013, 09:36 AM

1. CO2 container with adapters for air chuck, and blow gun
2. 10mm-19mm combination wrenches.
3. small socket set.
4. set of screwdrivers.
5. both fuel filters.
6. bottle of power service grey/white (depending on season you drive)
7. GOOD spare tire!!! with tire changing tools complete.
8. fully stocked first aid kit.
9. duct tape and panty hose
10. VERIFIED good Visa card.

funola · #14 11-20-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

... your poor dogs!

I saw that too and laughed. Bowls / bowels

Generally I carry as little as possible. A few open end wrenches, wires, wire cutter, top up oil. A length of strings or wire saved me from being stranded 300 miles from home years ago when the throttle cable broke and I was able to rig a hand throttle with the string and tree branch handle, drove on cruise once up to speed.

JB3 · #15 11-20-2013, 09:59 AM

All year-

Small tool kit
Good spare
4 way tire iron
Bottle jack
12" by 12" piece of steel (for under the jack in soft surfaces)
Quart of oil
Jumper cables
Little bit of wire (ala funola style, and for exhaust issues)
Good credit and debit card
Triple a towing card
Cell phone car charger and charged cell phone

Winter months-

Tire chains
Length of tow chain
Come along
Wool blanket tied up in shopping bag
If I can fit it in the trunk, a full on snow shovel. If not, some rinkydink little one
Scraper/brush