Full Time RVing Advice What Tools Do I Carry?

I’m often asked by folks contemplating a full-time RV lifestyle “What tools do you carry?” The answer has certainly changed over the years as I’ve learned what I need and don’t need. As we have added more items to the rig such as solar panels and extra batteries I’ve had to back off on my tool stash to prevent overloading the trailer.

We are now closing in on six years of full-time RV life. The years have taught me what the essential tools are. Below you’ll find my tools listed by category and video footage of the collection. For some it may seem like an excessive amount of tools but keep in mind I do most of the RV repairs and maintenance myself. In addition, I love to modify and add upgrades to our RV. 🙂

Hopefully, my tool list will help out aspiring full-timers, or part-timers who take extended trips, decide what tools they need to carry in the RV.

Wrenches and Sockets

Several sizes of crescent wrenches
Basic SAE/Metric Socket Set
Ratcheting Wrenches
Special size sockets for large RV nuts and bolts (ie. water heater anode, trailer hitches, suspension bolts)
Torque wrench with deep sockets for tire lug nuts