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Location: WI | What tools, etc are must haves to have in your trailer for roadside break downs etc? |
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| Trailer jack, impact wrench |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | 4 way, jacks (at least two for every axle), and a snack bag full of goodies to eat while I wait for a tow after I bend my 4 way.  |
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| cheater pipe for the 4 way, extra wood blocks in case you need them for the jacks, and a video camera so you can video the drunk lady who stops to "help" you because she is a hotshot driver and knows way more than you!  |
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Location: CTX | I agree with the impact wrench!! A couple of month ago me and a friend were on the way back from a race weekend and she had a blowout. With the trailer aid (little ramp thingy) and her impact wrench we were back on the road in 10 minutes.
Talked to my husband about the impact wrench (we have the trailer aid already) and was thinking about getting the same one.... well... didn't get around to it, and of course a couple of weeks ago I had a blowout.... took me 35 minutes to get going again.... so the first thing I did the next day was order said impact wrench!!! Won't leave home without it again.
And for other emergencies that we can't fix ourselves I have USRIDER. |
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Location: WI | What is us rider? |
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| stef73433 - 2017-04-18 9:00 PM
What is us rider?
Horsey roadside assistance. Would not be without it. I give it to my trainer for Christmas too |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | When I hauled alone I had US Rider. They are excellent! I can and did change my own tires...but if you break down they will really help and handle trailer/truck when AAA often will not.
Now...I bring my husband. He's like having a Nascar pit crew along! He can change a tire so fast it's crazy. And being a diesel mechanic and a farrier...I don't know how I got so lucky. Add to that he is a wonderful man and looks great in wranglers.  |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | BFN - 2017-04-18 9:02 PM CHOCOLATE!!!! LOL
You and I would get along great on roadtrips. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | purplemoon828 - 2017-04-19 7:46 AM What is the cost for the service?
I just renewed my membership today and it was $139. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right? |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | IRunOnFaith - 2017-04-18 5:15 PM 4 way, jacks (at least two for every axle), and a snack bag full of goodies to eat while I wait for a tow after I bend my 4 way.
all good suggestions but
Do you really carry four(4) jacks?
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right?
Battery powered tools are available.
But we keep a 110v impact in the manger with an extension and just use the generartor if we need it
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Location: Bandera, TX | 1DSoon - 2017-04-19 8:44 AM GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right? Battery powered tools are available.
But we keep a 110v impact in the manger with an extension and just use the generartor if we need it
Thank you - I don't have a generator, that's why I was asking. |
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Location: Mi | GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right?
You can get battery powered ones. I have a dewalt we bought at Home Depot, I actually have two batteries for it, I make sure I charge them both every few weeks when hauling so I know for sure they are charged and I can also charge the battery with my generator is I needed to.
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| purplemoon828 - 2017-04-19 7:46 AM
What is the cost for the service?
It is like $140 per year so just a little less than $12 per month. They have other perks like get a vet to a barrel race if your horse is sick. Lodging for your horse if your truck breaks down. You need to read the info.
http://www.usrider.org/
Had this for years. I can change a flat too, but who in their right mind wants to change a flat in the middle of July in Texas heat? I am old and I really would like to procede to the barrel race rather than the hospital. |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | Ahmac - 2017-04-19 10:02 AM GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right? You can get battery powered ones. I have a dewalt we bought at Home Depot, I actually have two batteries for it, I make sure I charge them both every few weeks when hauling so I know for sure they are charged and I can also charge the battery with my generator is I needed to.
Just for info sake
Most DeWalt chargers are also conditioners, so you can leave the battery plugged in all the time and it's ready to go. Also will help it last longer.
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | 1DSoon - 2017-04-19 8:43 AM IRunOnFaith - 2017-04-18 5:15 PM 4 way, jacks (at least two for every axle), and a snack bag full of goodies to eat while I wait for a tow after I bend my 4 way.
Do you really carry four(4) jacks?
I was being sarcastic lol. I guess I'm terrible at sarcasm on the forums.
I only carry one jack, but I do carry multiple jack STANDS lol. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Ahmac - 2017-04-19 9:02 AM GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right? You can get battery powered ones. I have a dewalt we bought at Home Depot, I actually have two batteries for it, I make sure I charge them both every few weeks when hauling so I know for sure they are charged and I can also charge the battery with my generator is I needed to.
I love the Dewalt battery power tools, they are awesome to have around, I'm always going out to the shop to get hubbys impact wrench to take down boards are to put up boards when the horses break one, they make the job so faster and easier. And they have alot of power to them, hubby uses them out in his shop for heavy work loads. |
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Location: CTX | Ahmac - 2017-04-19 9:02 AM GoMistyGo - 2017-04-19 9:41 AM VERY stupid question on the impact wrench..... It needs to be plugged in, it doesn't work of battery power, right? You can get battery powered ones. I have a dewalt we bought at Home Depot, I actually have two batteries for it, I make sure I charge them both every few weeks when hauling so I know for sure they are charged and I can also charge the battery with my generator is I needed to.
We actually got a DeWalt also. And this one was a special deal at Home Depot. It came with 2 regular batteries and 1 5-hour battery (hope we never ever have to use it 5hours straight though!!! ) And I have 2 charged in the truck with the wrench and 1 is sitting on the charger.
Hubby was hesitant at getting one since he has one in the garage.... but like i told him.. It's not doing me any good in the garage, so the one we bought lives in the truck!
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Location: NE TX | TrailGirl - 2017-04-19 7:30 AM
When I hauled alone I had US Rider. They are excellent! I can and did change my own tires...but if you break down they will really help and handle trailer/truck when AAA often will not.
Now...I bring my husband. He's like having a Nascar pit crew along! He can change a tire so fast it's crazy. And being a diesel mechanic and a farrier...I don't know how I got so lucky. Add to that he is a wonderful man and looks great in wranglers.
Got an extra one of those laying around? I could use one  |
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Location: Arkansas | TrailGirl - 2017-04-19 7:30 AM
When I hauled alone I had US Rider. They are excellent! I can and did change my own tires...but if you break down they will really help and handle trailer/truck when AAA often will not.
Now...I bring my husband. He's like having a Nascar pit crew along! He can change a tire so fast it's crazy. And being a diesel mechanic and a farrier...I don't know how I got so lucky. Add to that he is a wonderful man and looks great in wranglers.
Girl, you got it going on |
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