What tools/items do you carry in your truck?

[pcarlson]

I'm getting set up, and have 7 days until my self imposed ready to push deadline. I am looking for information regarding the tools and items you carry when you are plowing. Remember I've never done this before, so don't assume any item is too obvious to mention.

I will also be looking for storage options for the above "stuff." Should I go with an in bed tool box, or keep it in the cab (standard cab?)

Finally, I am wondering about my fuel situation. 2 - 18.2 gallon tanks doesn't seem like a whole lot of juice for a truck that will be woriking hard pushing snow. Quit worrying, or suppliment my onboard fuel?

"Oh the weather outside is frightful,"

[snonut12]

Honestly 36 gallons seems to be plenty unless you have a really big rig. My truck has 26 gallons tank and it is just plenty for me. If you should need more gas ... just stop at gas station and fill 'em up.

As for tools/items... I believe we have a good thread from last year, but I'd list a few items that would be essential.

- Small steel spade shovel
- Tow strap
- Common mechanic tools (wrenches, pliers, wire stripper, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Flashlight
- Small tarp
- Ice scrapers
- Sand tubes (for ballast and in case you get stuck)
- Windshield washer fluid
- An extra set of warm clothing, hat, gloves
- Assortment of electrical splice connectors, wires
- Plow fluid
- Common snowplow parts (such as pivot pins)
- First Aid Kit (good idea)
- Water/coffee (important - you need the fluids!)

I am sure there are alot more to add but these are common essentials that I could think of at this point.

[Honest Mike]

I will name a few things that come to mind right away, but there will be plenty more. License, registration, insurance card. Cell phone, money, loose change, and a flashlight. Some tools would be a hammer, 2 different screwdrivers, and a pair of pliers, maybe a crowbar wouldnt be a bad idea either. Its really hard to say, you really never know what you are going to need while out there plowing, late at night, by yourself. You can keep right on naming items, but you have to draw the line somewhere I guess. I named the first 3 items because you said dont leave anything out, even the obvious. ;) Welcome to the site, glad to have you here. Oh, spare plow parts wouldnt be a bad idea either, some pins and hairpin cotters if you have a Western type plow. I think this subject has been discussed once before on here. Oh yea, just thought of another...extra clothes is always a good idea to have with you. There will be other stuff people will name. Mike :)

[szorno]

wxmn6 gave you a pretty good list. I would add a couple things:
Jumper cables
Mounting pins with clips
Duct tape
Extra alternator belt
Mike finished the basic list. I think you got it now

[Pickering Snow]

Ya never can be to prepared


Welcome to LTS!!!!!

[razor]

I also carry a small hydraulic jack, I have not had to use it yet but if I every have to lift the plow up it could be handy.

[phillyplowking1]

I have a 92 f-450 with a 9' meyers and utility body. it has a welder , compressor , fuel tank for the backhoes and tons of parts, extra pumps and fluids. I send it out plowing but if theres any breakdowns we can do most repairs on the road ,its alot quicker.

[Bugthug]

Toilet paper and a list of what ya gotta do or use the both for the same.

[speedracer241]

I'll add a 2 ton "come-a-long".
Had to use one to hold the blade up last winter after I pulled the bolts out of the base lug on my Western.

Worked great to limp it home,
Mark K

[Assured Services]

Originally posted by speedracer241
I'll add a 2 ton "come-a-long".
Had to use one to hold the blade up last winter after I pulled the bolts out of the base lug on my Western.

Worked great to limp it home,
Mark K
Come a long great idea. I have had to get a nice blade full of snow and use a pile/stack of snow to raise the blade up in order to get a chain on it to limp back to the shop.

[Pickering Snow]

Hey fellows for got one important thing milk jugs. I told some guys here about my pissing in public ticket last year 500.00 fine anyway a milk jug is a big plus.

Iam working on a piss while you drive invention its almost done what it consist of is a cath tube oversize that fitts your {homer**

and i hose that goes down threw the bottom of the truck this way it is poss to go non stop no interuptions . It has worked well on long repo runs justgotta do a little more perfecting , dont have any ideas yet for taking a **** while driving maybe Chris will chime in with one or Bud they think outside the box has well

[snowplowjay]

LMAO Fred....................a true engineer at heart is what you are :D


LOL

Hey when you've perfected the PickeringPlowTruckPi**er let me know........................Ill be in line to buy one ;)


Jay

[BWhite]

Bottle jack and come along and tow strap are staples . Fred I think a heated black and grey water tank would be the best option . Place a commode instead of the middle seat LOL

[Frozen001]

How about the most important item...

A fire extinguisher????

[bud16415]

Fred
“maybe Chris will chime in with one or Bud they think outside the box has well”

Well Fred I have been thinking outside the box a lot about this and what I have come up with pretty much is (outside the box) is the right place to do that. Way outside……

As for the patented “Pickering evacuation system” maybe we should move this post to the De-icing forum sounds like you are on to something. Only draw back I can see to it would be on one of those long repo runs at say 90MPH that tube hanging out of the floor boards could become quite a vacuum generator. Just something to think about.

One closing thought this may be one area the lowballers have something over on you guys. Most of them truck they run haven’t had floors in them in years. Now we may have some insight into how they can plow 24/7

Bud

[pcarlson]

Hey guys -
This thread is supposed to be about plowing tools and equipment, not your "tools" and "equipment.":D

On a very serious note, keep in mind that urinating in public is considered a sexual offense in most places, this puts you on a wonderful sexual offenders list. Keep your tool in the tool box unless you are in the tool shed if you know what I mean.
pc

[snowplowjay]

Originally posted by pcarlson
Hey guys -
This thread is supposed to be about plowing tools and equipment, not your "tools" and "equipment.":D

On a very serious note, keep in mind that urinating in public is considered a sexual offense in most places, this puts you on a wonderful sexual offenders list. Keep your tool in the tool box unless you are in the tool shed if you know what I mean.
pc


I guess your admitting you've never "checked your tire pressure" then....................LOL


Jay

[Pickering Snow]

PCarlson

Your somewhat right i dint get put on any list for sex offenders i guess mybe cause it was a dumpster that seen me but just the same it was 230am not a whole lot of people checking me out a that time the ticket was 500.00 dollars and was a public nuss it was a lady cop who was just not interested in hearing anything i had to say.


Ps Jay post that pick of you and Billy and Rich again ya know bill etting blown away by his tire pressure

[snowplowjay]

Originally posted by Pickering Snow

Ps Jay post that pick of you and Billy and Rich again ya know bill getting blown away by his tire pressure

One must apply proper technique when checking tire pressure................otherwise THIS can happen.....

[snowplowjay]

OUCH!!!

[Prosno]

I feel the love:headwall

[pcarlson]

I have been working on my list, here is what I have picked up so far:

Emergency Plow Kit for my Western
Vice Grips
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Open end wrenches
1 gallon of hyd. fluid
hammer for helping my frustration level whe stuff is busted
a come a long
tow strap
Shovel

I need to still get:
a tarp
woll blanket
a rear hitch
ballast

thanks for your suggestions keep em coming
pc

[Alan]

Since I run GM trucks and Sno-Way plows I don't need to carry parts and stuff in my trucks.

I DO carry a tow strap and a couple shackles for those times when I happen across the occasional Brand X truck in need of assistance.

And I've got a great deal for anyone interested in buying a bridge. :)

[snowjoker]

Eclectrical tape, knife spare hoses, synthetic tranny fluid ,extra fuses. Like Alan I also use GM trucks so there is no need for parts. But do carry parts for the plow:D I do carry a tow strap and chains incase "you" go in the ditch.

[Honest Mike]

I, like snowjoker, also use a GM truck and a Western plow, so no need to carry anything! :D Just kidding fellas! Oh boy, I hope this thread doesnt go down the tubes now. ;) Walt, now that we said that, this winter we will be getting stuck all over the place, and this thread will come to mind. :p Mike

[snowplowjay]

Well I can see the first 3 fellas who will be breaking down this winter since they have all just jinxed themselves...............

Alan
Walt
and
Mike
in no particular order :D


LOL

Jay

[P7M8]

I bring extra hose couplers. When they go bad, the plow can get stuck and won't angle. For a good deal on tow straps try this link. I got a 3" x 30 foot strap for $20 but the price went up to $29.Tow strap link (http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/productLine.asp?cat=SUS&prodline=463&catName=Suspension&man=PRO&parentProdline=SusAccPRO&expand=sub7)

[BOUNDS-ELECTRIC]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pickering Snow
[B]PCarlson

was a lady cop

Did she ask for your phone # or didn't you measure up!!

[SNOWPUSHER]

Lots of good common sense out there. One other thing I carry is a camera. Its not often but somtimes things have to be documented.

[Rooster]

Check out Chuck Smith's home page at: http://www.snowplowing-contractors.com/winter.html

Lots of info, if you don't have one buy his snowplowing handbook.

Rick

[Fred Neddow]

I always carry a jackall instead of a hydraulic jack , it also can double as a come along if you can get something to anchor to . A chain is also a must in the back of the truck I have had to remove trees from some of the private roads I do . I also carry an axe but not likely too many trees in the city!

:canada plowing!

[Ecurb]

I was reading the posts here and some real good info......I have allways kept a jumper box with me. I take on my boat i take in the plow truck. If something happens with the charging system..I can get home. I can plug one of those real bright lights we use on the boat(it keeps your hands warm for sure) If the lights go out i can plug the strobe in . Its a handy bugger. I used it one nite coming home from the races with it jumped to my rear trailer lights. Too cheap not to have. Now i better go plug it in and make sure its charged or i will jinx myself. LOL:burnout

[BWhite]

ProSno can you repost the Pic of what you carry in your truck ? :D

[mmwb]

Complete set of sockets and wrenches, couple of crescent wrenches, pipe wrench, assoted drivers, spare angle cylinder, spare hydraulic hose, ATF flluid, extra bolts/nuts for any on plow or frame, fuses, wire, floor jack, tow chain, tarp, carharts, flash lights, boots, gloves, phone...