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Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:11 pm

dirtkeeper wrote: Extra Nutz wrote: bajaherbie wrote: cellphone...
I was thinking the same thing all along while I was reading this post
..... :lol: bring a good buddy :lol:
.. guess dusty says the same thing

Most of the places i imagine being broke down dont get cell coverage. Unless you have a satellite phone.

I have to agree with that. I DO carry my cell phone 'cuz it just might get signal. But most places I offroad have no cell phone service available. That includes in my own driveway.

Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:18 pm

seabeebuggy wrote: old photo but everything is on top.

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Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:52 am

dustymojave wrote: dirtkeeper wrote: Extra Nutz wrote: bajaherbie wrote: cellphone...
I was thinking the same thing all along while I was reading this post
..... :lol: bring a good buddy :lol:
.. guess dusty says the same thing

Most of the places i imagine being broke down dont get cell coverage. Unless you have a satellite phone.

I have to agree with that. I DO carry my cell phone 'cuz it just might get signal. But most places I offroad have no cell phone service available. That includes in my own driveway.

If your cell phone supports an external antenna then it would be wise to carry around a decent sized antenna, that way you would have more of a chance of getting service.

Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:04 pm

Some of you should consider towing another complete VW behind you, instead of trying to drive around with the parts to one inside your beetle.

Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:38 pm

Hello
quote="oktr6r"]As I found out this weekend, spare pushrods and tubes should be in a spares kit, along with hose, clamps, wire ties, for temp. repairs.

Spares:

Pushrods and tubes
Hose, clamps, ties for patching tubes
Spare fan belt
Brake fluid
Oil
Fuses
Wire, various gauges
Electrical tape
Tire

Tools I've been carrying:

Hydraulic floor jack (In a kit w/ impact below)
12VDC electric impact
Sockets for above
Ball peen hammer
Socket set w/ ratchets and extensions
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Wire strippers

What spares and/or tools have you needed?[/quote]

Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:38 am

I carry enough fuel water for 3 days of travel
I only work on my car with the tools that are on it so that I know I have them if something breaks.
On this frame I made all the bolt s athe same 3/8 diameter so with a 9/16 wrench the frame can be tightened any where with one tool
I carry an extra brake drum behind the spare tire
on board compressor and winch with all the accessories
38 gal of fuel
Extra fule pump and any and all electrical spares
A bead cheeta for changing tires. I run tubes so I can repair them on the road.QWhich I have had to do many times so extra tubes. Put in the new and repair the old at lunch break So yes tire irons as well
Lets not forget the first aid kit. My kit is larger than my tool kit
If we get hurt in these we are hours if not days away from help
you'll need a bit more than a bandaid.
Then I have my gun, sling shot and fishing rod Marble and ammunition
So now you can see why may car ways over 2600lbs

Gene C
Burlingame Ca

Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:42 pm

Cell Phone LOL

Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:52 pm

CCT2008 wrote: Cell Phone LOL

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Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:18 pm

sorry about bumping an old thread but anybody said food and water

what if everything else doesnt work? you will be hungry as f**k

Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:37 pm

What about making a air hose that you can use by pulling a spark plug and using the engine of your car as a compresser. Great for filling tires.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:36 pm

neverlift wrote: What about making a air hose that you can use by pulling a spark plug and using the engine of your car as a compresser. Great for filling tires. I'd rather pack a small compressor than fill my tires with compressed air/fuel mixture. Also the pressures you'll get wont be much unless you block off the exhaust on that cylinder as well.

Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:10 am

aaronhdez wrote: sorry about bumping an old thread but anybody said food and water
ood to have beyonf
what if everything else doesnt work? you will be hungry as f**k

i had noticed this omission earlier and was going to mention it ..but someone did say power bars.. I think a couple quarts of water,some candy, sealed beef jerky and such would be good idea beyond the food items you'll probably have with you any way if your out playing.

i carry extra sunglasses (safety glasses)cause i'm sensitive to the bright sun

Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:06 am

any one think of spare cash? i realise your suck in the desert but if you find a ride back into town you need cash to get new parts fast

Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:45 am

A magnet
i was working on my carberator...duel dells
i droped a vilosity stack nut down the barrel...uh oh!
i have a magnet the size of a ball point pen...with a clip like a pin to hook on shirt of what ever
and then it exdends like a antenna to like 1-1/12 feet...its so small i keep it cliped on top on alloy gauge box

Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:58 pm

Use them to store water, tie up loose wires, start a fire, protect your genitals when wading through water with know parasites that are know to swim up one's urethra, use to occlude an extremity injury, tourniquet, store or hang food, help grease bearings, waterproof matches/cellphone/etc , flotation device, fishing bobber, slingshot, to treat a sucking chest wound, antenna ornament and many other versatile uses.

Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:05 pm

turboblue wrote: Learned this tip from a buddy of mine.
Put a extra nut on every bolt that has the threads exposed.
Easy way to carry extras w/o the hassle of a container.

GENIOUS

Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:24 pm

KellyH wrote:
Use them to store water, tie up loose wires, start a fire, protect your genitals when wading through water with know parasites that are know to swim up one's urethra, use to occlude an extremity injury, tourniquet, store or hang food, help grease bearings, waterproof matches/cellphone/etc , flotation device, fishing bobber, slingshot, to treat a sucking chest wound, antenna ornament and many other versatile uses.

I think you forgot about one use, what they're made for :twisted: