Minimal set of tools for a trip

[lunohod1]

Just got my bus, finally!

First time bus owner, 1 day driving experience. Wondering what would be the right set of tools to have inside the bus? I don't have anything.

As I understand one of the first things I need is ignition timing light, maybe a tester, set of wrenches, but which ones to pick?

Any info is highly appreciated, incl. brands, links, etc.

It's westy 1972 type 4

thank you!

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[Wildthings]

A timing light is something I have never carried. Learn to check and adjust your timing according the Muir's advice in his Idiot Book and a timing light is not something you will need to carry. Nice to have one at home though.

[wagohn]

I never travel without Gorilla tape, zip ties, multi-tip screwdriver, and a metric socket set.
I'm looking into a bottle jack too. I dislike the stock jack.
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[aeromech]

6 inch adjustable wrench
10mm combination wrench
13mm combination wrench
17mm combination wrench
19mm combination wrench
12 adjustable wrench
10mm shallow and deep sockets
13mm shallow and deep sockets
17mm shallow and deep sockets
19mm shallow and deep sockets
Wratchets
Extensions
Screwdrivers flat and philips
Feeler gauge
19mm lug wrench
Flashlight
Spare loaded distributor
Spare fan belt
Spare tire, jack, etc
First aid kit
Noco boost plus
Multimeter
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https://protoolwarehouse.com/williams-960-pieces-complete-mega-tool-set-with-tool-boxes
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[TDCTDI]

Carry all of the tools & parts suggested above & you will still need the one fucking thing that you didn’t bring.
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AAA RV Platinum card, Hagerty Drivers Club and a credit card.

If you keep you junk in good running condition it will treat you well. The 2 times in 25 years my 61 year old VW stranded me my roller cab full of tools would not have helped. Both were pretty easy fixes once I had the truck back at home and could install the replacement trans and engine. These were both close to home - engine was 2 miles and trans was 70 miles.

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[Angus II]

Hello,
Those answers are all very good, guys.
But, the most important thing/tool to have in your VW Bus is, the "Fire Extinguisher".

But, also: pliers, channel lock, vise grips. wire cutters/strippers, test lamp, electric tape, razor blades, allen wrenches for fnt. wheel bearings retainer/adjuster (+) the CV joints and rear axle nut tool of your choice. Those are a few of the other tools I would have for a trip out of town(100 miles or more).
Oh, and your Bus manual for trouble shooting if you don't know what your looking for... Then, again. the list can go on.

Yet, your best bet is to keep your bus well cared for with, proper maintenance.

[Wildthings]

Here is a list of tools and maintenance supplies that I had with me at the end of a 3 month trip to Mexico. Most of the tools and the smaller supplies fit into a fairly small (one cubic foot) tool box.

Tube high temperature silicone
JB Weld
Tube anti-seize
Tube Loctite
Roll plastic electrical tape
Remnant of a roll of rubber electrical tape
Tube Vasoline
Bottle dry gas
Bottle FI cleaner
Can BP Blaster
1/2 Tape measure
Jumper cables
Brake fluid
Motor oil

1/2 drive sockets 15mm-22mm
1/2 breaker bar and extensions
3/8 socket set regular and deep
3/8 spark plug socket
3/8 ratchet and breaker bar, plus extensions

Metric allen wrench set
17mm tool for tranny fill and drain
Feeler guage and spark plug wire gauge set
12 point adapter for CV joint bolts, long
Hex adapter for CV joint bolts, long

Screwdrivers:
3/8 flat, long
#3 phillips
Replaceable tip #1, #2, 3/16, 5/16
Replaceable tip, jewelers
Radiator hose tool

Small rattail file
Half round file

Cresent wrenches, 4", 6", 12"

10 x 11mm tubing wrench for brake lines
8mm - 22 mm combination wrench set
6mm - 19 mm box end set
3/8 - 5/8 English combination set

VOM meter
Wiring multi-tool with misc asst of wire terminals
Diagonal cutters
Snap ring pliers, two styles
Channel-locks 10"
2# ball peen hammer
Vise Grips, large and small
Battery drill, with bits 1/16 - 1/4"
Ground cloth

Grease gun
Needle adapter

Spare parts:

Alternator belt
Fuel Filters, two

[RWK]

Coil
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