What “supplies” do you keep in your truck, and where?
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scienceguyjim (06-19-2018)
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Man you guys carry a lot of crap in your trucks.
Currently I don't have much. Emergency roadside kit that I bought a couple years ago, which includes some first aid stuff, tow strap, jumper cables, etc; and a couple ratchet straps, under the back seat. Also have a small crescent wrench/plier multi-tool in the glove box.
Will probably throw a few more things in there come winter, like gloves and a good flashlight. I've also been looking at some battery jump packs but never bought one yet.
Currently I don't have much. Emergency roadside kit that I bought a couple years ago, which includes some first aid stuff, tow strap, jumper cables, etc; and a couple ratchet straps, under the back seat. Also have a small crescent wrench/plier multi-tool in the glove box.
Will probably throw a few more things in there come winter, like gloves and a good flashlight. I've also been looking at some battery jump packs but never bought one yet.
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LOL as long as you remember to keep it charged. Don't forget about others that ride in your truck. I remember a buddy of mine calling me to come get him. He had one of those. Wife had use it to charge her phone, kids had used it to charge their phones. Him in a parking lot needing it to start his car. Out of luck.
I keep cables in there to help other people out. Not just myself. I dunno I guess that's just me anymore. I still pull over to help a broke down vehicle or stranded motorist and even give people a ride in that situation. Sure I know most people have cell phones. Still like to think people can be human now days.
Anyway for me Jumper cables, I have a small first aid kit with first aid supplies for dogs as well. I have very active dogs that go deep in the woods with me. However I have used this for other dogs. Spare collar, and spare leash. Find a lost lonesome dog, stop and help it get home, have done this a few times as well. Flashlight, with blinker, extra batteries for said flashlight. Small air compressor that can be powered from outlet in our trucks now, cigarette lighter, and the trailer hitch plug. Tow strap, tie downs. I have a 4 ton bottle jack and a 4 corner multi size lug wrench that is collapsible. I tow a lot, sometimes you loose a tire on a trailer or RV plus can help out someone stuck on the side of the road. A towel for wet dogs, wiping my hands off, towels can be used as emergency stretcher for dogs. Spare winter gloves and leather work gloves. When someone breaks down or needs jumped its usually winter in Michigan, have gloves. Small set of basic tools in roll up tool bag. Oh and a heavy duty umbrella, your not trying to impress someoen just trying to stay dry in case of emergency. All this is in my cab though, behind the back seat or under the back seat in storage.
Side note: I have a lot of emergency stuff for dogs and not afraid to stop and help injured or lost dogs. If you choose to do this at least get some training. The red cross has several one and 2 day training courses in pet safety and first aid. Please attend one before stopping any helping strange dogs to protect yourself and the dog.
I keep cables in there to help other people out. Not just myself. I dunno I guess that's just me anymore. I still pull over to help a broke down vehicle or stranded motorist and even give people a ride in that situation. Sure I know most people have cell phones. Still like to think people can be human now days.
Anyway for me Jumper cables, I have a small first aid kit with first aid supplies for dogs as well. I have very active dogs that go deep in the woods with me. However I have used this for other dogs. Spare collar, and spare leash. Find a lost lonesome dog, stop and help it get home, have done this a few times as well. Flashlight, with blinker, extra batteries for said flashlight. Small air compressor that can be powered from outlet in our trucks now, cigarette lighter, and the trailer hitch plug. Tow strap, tie downs. I have a 4 ton bottle jack and a 4 corner multi size lug wrench that is collapsible. I tow a lot, sometimes you loose a tire on a trailer or RV plus can help out someone stuck on the side of the road. A towel for wet dogs, wiping my hands off, towels can be used as emergency stretcher for dogs. Spare winter gloves and leather work gloves. When someone breaks down or needs jumped its usually winter in Michigan, have gloves. Small set of basic tools in roll up tool bag. Oh and a heavy duty umbrella, your not trying to impress someoen just trying to stay dry in case of emergency. All this is in my cab though, behind the back seat or under the back seat in storage.
Side note: I have a lot of emergency stuff for dogs and not afraid to stop and help injured or lost dogs. If you choose to do this at least get some training. The red cross has several one and 2 day training courses in pet safety and first aid. Please attend one before stopping any helping strange dogs to protect yourself and the dog.
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How did the dog first aid protocol compare to human protocols?
I ask in part because I got flagged down Saturday to help with a dog vs vehicle incident. I ended up just driving the guy and his injured did back to his truck, so he could drive to the vet (which the dog absolutely needed, pretty sure there was going to be surgery involved). In hindsight, I've been kicking myself for not asking to see if there were wounds that needed dressing to staunch bleeding. I definitely wasn't going to be able to solve the problem, but I'm wondering if the usual package and ship first aid would've been helpful.
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I picked up my 18 today, so last night I cleaned out my stuff from my 15. In my glove box the were at least 10 sets of take out plastic utensils and napkins. I don't think i ever used them. Just kept adding to the pile. Under the back seats i've got ratcheting tie downs, bungee cords, trailer hitch stuff, and a tow strap. Also have jumper cables, a backpack, a few plastic grocery bags, a tee ball aluminum bat, and some rope. Center console has first aid kit, big flashlight, leatherman, baby wipes, advil, tums, pepto, etc. Oh and the Chinese food menu.
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How do those Halo starter packs hold up to the heat. I would be afraid the extreme heat in the truck would kill it pretty fast.
I need someone to do something similar to a Prius where there is a Solar Panel that can run the AC fan and keep the truck vented out.
I need someone to do something similar to a Prius where there is a Solar Panel that can run the AC fan and keep the truck vented out.
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Emergency gear, survival gear all stored in my deck storage system drawers : note the drawer boxes that are offered as an accessory for the decked storage system are worth the money and utilize the drawers in the best of ways
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Couple sets of ratchets straps, assorted tools- sockets-wrenches-screwdrivers, multi tool, couple of flashlights, zip ties, paper towels, TP, jumper cables, fence stretcher, fencing pliers, magnetic alignment markers for trailer hook up, window cleaner, pens, pencils, spare change, apple and google power cords, impact sockets, electric impact gun, stick for moving critters, gloves, ice scraper, blanket, Kleenex, napkins, pigtails for trailer connections, goose-neck hitch offset pin, case of bottled water, hand sanitizer.