{"id":142,"date":"2011-04-07T14:09:45","date_gmt":"2011-04-07T13:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2014-01-30T13:22:02","modified_gmt":"2014-01-30T13:22:02","slug":"caravan-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/resources-2\/caravan-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Caravan Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having the correct tools for the job makes life a lot easier as we all know. Therefore here are some recommendations for a caravan toolkit, don&#8217;t tour without out!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Brake Cleaner Spray<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/brake-cleaner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-156\" title=\"Brake Cleaner Spray\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/brake-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Cleaning your tow ball prior to towing is good practise and will result in a better tow and aid in keeping your stabiliser pads cleaner for longer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Halfords Brake Cleaner 500ml<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mains Socket Tester<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/socket-tester.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-155\" title=\"Mains Socket Tester\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/socket-tester.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Checking the site&#8217;s mains supply is a prudent move. Incorrect polarity, earthing problems can be identified easily with the use of a mains socket tester. These handy devices simply plug into the socket and communicate the status of the mains supply by way of 3 lights. When all three lights light up, you are good to go. If all three lights don&#8217;t light up, it&#8217;s time to investigate!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Pro Elec UK\u00a0Mains 13A Tester Plug<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Adjustable Wrench Set<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/wrenches.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-154\" title=\"Adjustable Wrenches\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/wrenches.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Gas bottles and the leisure battery both require the use of a wrench. So don&#8217;t be caught out without a suitable one. Plenty\u00a0of options on the market, nothing caravan specific here!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Draper DIY Series 09275 3-Piece Soft-Grip Adjustable Wrench Set<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Screwdriver<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/screwdriver.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-153\" title=\"Screwdriver\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/screwdriver.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Plenty of screws keeping the caravan together. Be ready to tighten the odd one!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Stanley Multibit Ratchet Screw Driver and Bits<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Spirit Level<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/spirit-level.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-147\" title=\"Caravan Spirit Level\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/spirit-level.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Levelling the caravan is an essential task. So make sure you keep a spirit level handy when you&#8217;re setting up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Traingular Caravan Spirit Level<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Penetrant\/Lubricant Spray<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/tri-flow2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-152\" title=\"Tri-Flow Lubricant Spray\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/tri-flow2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Keep your towbar electric socket in good shape with a good multiuse penetrant\/lubricant spray. Helps displace moisture, protects against corrosion and contaminants. Useful on those adjustable wrenches as well!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Tri-Flow Penetrant\/Lubricant Aerosol 500 ml<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Multimeter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/multimeter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150\" title=\"Multimeter\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/multimeter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Handy for checking the leisure battery voltage accurately and also checking fuses, if you suspect one has blown.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: eSecure &#8211; Digital Multimeter<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Torch<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/torch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-151\" title=\"Torch\" src=\"https:\/\/ridgwick.com\/touring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/torch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>A small powerful torch should always be at hand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">We Bought: Draper Expert 89933 4 LED Aluminium Torch<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having the correct tools for the job makes life a lot easier as we all know. Therefore here are some recommendations for a caravan toolkit, don&#8217;t tour without out! 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