[T2] VW list of Road Trip essentials

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On Thu, 8 Mar 2018, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:

> Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 20:21:04 +0000
> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> To: type 2 <type2 at type2.com>, "vintagebus at type2.com" <vintagebus at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] VW list of Road Trip essentials
> 
> I try to think of this every now and then, and always seem to forget something. Now that I think of it - there is probably a 'must have' a 'nice to have' and a 'really nice to have' list. This list also needs to evolve depending on the length of the trip.  I'll add on to the one you started...
>
> MUST HAVE
> AIRS list
> Throttle Cable
> Clutch Cable
***     (IF AUTO TRANNY - shift cable linkage S cable, torque converter 
seal)
> Brake Cable
> Fuses
> Muir Book, GREEN BENTLEY BOOK
> Phillips and regular screwdriver (Large, Regular, Small)
> Socket set - (I usually have a full set, and always say to myself - I shouldn't really need the whole set, but which ones to take?)
> Socket Extension
****10,11,13,15,17,19mm combination box/open wrenrh
****FUBAR tool (vise grip  standard and pointy nose)
> Voltmeter
> Road Map
> Phone charger?
> Flashlights?
> Points
****or spare dist if using electronic points replacement
>
> NICE TO HAVE
> Battery jumper thingy, then again with a standard, you can always do a push start
> Phone Charger
> Floor Jack  **** I cotnider this a must have***
> Valve cover gaskets
> Oil Drain plug seal

**** Bob's thoughts

>
> -Kevin Guarnotta
> Jamaica Plain, MA
>
> '78 Westy
> '69 Singlecab
> '65 Ez-camper
>
>
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