Overland Tool Kit, repair kit

[@madhousediy5050]

Ronny, I don’t often binge watch KZbin channels, but yours is truly binge worthy. I own a 2007 Chevy Suburban 2500 that I use to tow a ridiculously large camper because I have 5 growing spawn. At age 38, it is my first 4WD, and I absolutely love the beast. We recently took a vacation out to the Black Hills of South Dakota and I got a taste of off-road. Now I’m determined to find those trails in Wisconsin. My unicorn beast needs to be able to tow heavy and ‘froad moderately. Your videos are giving me the inspiration and knowledge to make that happen once the money shows up. The ole Burb is going to need a re-gear, some lift, and bigger tires, but a front locker and a winch will be a solid start. I’m already plugged into a few local off-road clubs. Thanks for your content.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

thanks for the video. I like that you brought in the mechanics for their opinions too.

[@sif2572]

The Traveling Together Journal Lo

[@wizardorlegend]

I'm sure other people have mentioned it in the comments but swap that bottle jack 3 part handle out for a solid bar you can use for a breaker bar as well. Cheap Bluetooth or wifi fault code dongle so you can use your phone to talk to the obd2 port. The top of the bottle jack get a u shaped cap for it less chance of it slipping off when your underneath it. The only other thing that I can think of is get a blow torch head for your soldering iron, very handy if you need to heat up a suborn bolt or need to fix a hole in plastic.oh bin backs I always have a roll of back in the back of the 110 so handy.

[@shobhitmathur5686]

Wow excellent video. Now that we have the expert mechanics on board, maybe a new series of videos on how to carry out basic repairs, temp fixes, etc when out in the wild? You could start with areas that are prone to fail or those which you have seen failing often.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Shobhit Mathur excellent idea, just need more time to build my funding for that type of video.

[@callum1548]

Shobhit Mathur Check out Chrisfix

[@Jake_Horton]

I’ve pinched off a broken brake hose on two separate occasions with vice grips. Works great. I highly recommend carrying one or more.

[@lifes2short4bs73]

Very useful info! Just a pro tip for the roll of tie wire.. wrap it in Duct tape, cut a hole in the center and pull it out from there. Keeps it all neat and tidy, but easily useable.

[@hotrodmercury3941]

I carry my general kit for even my daily. Each car I own has a repair kit with common spares, wires etc. Just incase. No matter how new or good it is. You MUST.

[@Daniel-ld7bv]

Excellent video Ronnie. It is always nice to learn something new. My mechanic experience comes from the military aviation background, and if you allow me I would like to make some suggestions: -Put sockets on rails. It is less likely you will lose them in the dirt. -You can get a small can of rosin flux. It makes the solder flow better. -Razor blades are useful for stripping wires. -Carry extra battery for multimeter in case multimeter is dead when you need it. -Have about 30 cm of wire with alligator clips on the end. You can use it in combination with a multimeter to measure voltage or resistance. -Bring various size of shrink tubing and have lighter to shrink them around wires. Soldering wire with shrink tubing is superior to crimping it. -Get rid of wire stripping pliers; you can use the razor blade for that. -Get rid of the universal socket. It might be too tall for practical use in tight spaces. -Add adjustable wrench. It is suitable for holding bolts while you tighten nuts. -Add ½ universal joint. It is useful for getting nuts at the angle from your ratchet. -Add medical locking hemostats to your tools. You can use them for routing wires, picking small parts or for cleaning hard to reach areas with a small piece of cotton ball and alcohol. -Add small metal saw, or metal saw blade. If using blade wrap one end with a rag to prevent injury. -Add mechanical fingers, and or flexible magnet to “fish out” nuts or bolts you can not reach with your hand. -Add headlight torch to your tools. I love Pelican brand for their durability. -Add a small inspection mirror. It will help you with troubleshooting. -Alignment punches can be used to align parts in order to put bolt thru. -Combination mallet with steel on one end and rubber on the other might be a more useful tool than a hatchet. -Suggested tools should not add too much to the weight of your existing tools. -If you put all your hand tools in rolls, they will be more compact, and you will save some weight by getting rid of the boxes. Thank you for making this video. It is very informative, and there is a lot to learn from the professional mechanic perspective.

[@jonnyjpg_]

I genuinely love his cheesy camera tricks. It makes a Ronny Dahl Video, a Ronny Dahl Video.

[@jeepmanxj]

Highly recommend t-bolt clamps if you can carry them. Stupid strong and more useful than regular hoseclamps.

[@georgemack444]

Really good. Always like to see titans coming to an agreement. You can never have everything and usually if I have it I don't need it. Tools are worth their weight IMO

[@eachday9538]

Looking forward to the bush mechanics follow up

[@Craqthump]

at 12:23 could incorporate the breaker bar & the bottle jack jack handle to help keep weight & doubling up down,good vid

[@NickSharpe]

XLNT! Good info! Now I can fill the holes in my kit. for me, if its large enuff, I use the (hollow) jack handle for leverage on breaker bars, ratchets and smaller combo wrenches Translation for us yanks - Silicon = Black RTV. Metal repair = JB Weld. Plus paper clips and rubber bands to get you home (or at least to the road so AAA can pick you up) and a way smaller can of WD40 (for space). Yes on a small tube of hand cleaner and a test light (instead of multimeter)./ Thx!

[@christianstephens6050]

This video was really informative, thanks Ronny. Good to get the opinion of these guys. What I also like to do is take note of tools I use went doing a job and work them into my trail kit. I've pulled apart and replaced most things on my car and I think my kit is now pretty comprehensive, but I really learned a couple of things. Thanks again.

[@stich1960]

Hey, a couple thoughts. Race cars and airplanes use tie wire as hose clamps, it works great for many uses if you know how, so your tie wire can do double duty. Also fuses can fairly easily be by passed or you could put some wire on a different style of fuse and get home ok.

[@rollyb5061]

great vid Ronny, Travis and Simon gave some helpful advice , keep up the great vids Ronny

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Rolly B cheers mate will do 👍

[@4west7]

Fantastic video Ronny, I really enjoyed it. I'm about to replace my current 4WD with a 76 series so this video was great to watch. Thanks again mate.

[@marktaylor484]

Outstanding and informative.

[@bananasusyd]

This is great. Time for a trip to Bunnings!

[@jkustockaphobia2421]

Good shit man! Not a typical boring everyday bs video

[@12kerryman]

Some great ideas there

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

Great job. Good kit

[@bwpospolyta]

Great video. Looking forward to spare part one

[@steveaguinaga3821]

😂... Love the pop out of nowhere entries

[@ALLbad114]

Sweet as Ronny👍🏻

[@my05redx]

Great video !

[@conecturs]

Excellent!

[@ihmesekoilua]

Great stuff, good points!

[@pf310]

Solid advice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lincoln1493]

legend

[@craigjones9244]

The best place for superglue is in a first aid kit to glue cuts up.👍🏻

[@iTrove]

Great stuff, I am looking forward to more of this as I start to build a kit. SO... my question is: Do you find it better to have several small kit bag/boxes or a single one or two? I know stuffing everything in one spot is heavy and maybe not as packable, but do you find yourself searching or even wondering if you have that bit you need or forgetting that you do if you are stressed in the moment of need? I am only starting my kit and this has crossed my mind as I steal things from the house tool box.

[@brockpurnell5329]

Awesome video Ronny, got some good ideas 👌, have you seen the fuses that are resettable (like a circuit breaker) they're gold. Cheers mate 🍻

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Brock Purnell no I have not. Do you have a link for them?

[@brockpurnell5329]

Ronny Dahl m.ebay.com.au/itm/NARVA-30-AMP-CIRCUIT-BREAKER-REPLACES-STANDARD-BLADE-FUSE-ATS-12-24-VOLT-55730-/321234632896?nav=SEARCH

[@brockpurnell5329]

They are the bigger ones, not sure if you can get them in your size, would be handy though.

[@MADBONE0]

WOW $5 thats alot cheaper then $10 a pop .. outback robbery!

[@joeturner460]

Brock Purnell [phone]

[@random21ish]

Must be a scaffolder Ronny with those knips

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Steelie

[@hoodwinked6600]

Thanks for the great video Ronny. Are you going to do one showing how to use the tie wire?

[@AutomotiveAllStars]

great video mate

[@LTT.Official]

Great video as always, learned a lot. When is the buying a used 4x4 coming out?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

part 1 is this sunday, followed by part 2 and 3 on sundays

[@LTT.Official]

Sweet, been looking forward to that for a long time.

[@lukep5130]

Hey Ronny how about an updated 2020 version of the tool video and spares video?

[@PedroSilva-pr2ef]

great video!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Why all the tools, I thought Land Cruisers don’t go wrong😁😁😁😁

[@eduardocamji308]

muy bueno!

[@retiredppd]

Get rid of the volt meter and get a power probe, it's the best electrical tool to have.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Jeez need to pull a trailer just for all the tools

[@MADBONE0]

reminds me a little of the Bush Mechanics tv show on abc - slap that into youtube search (Y)

[@Jus600RR]

Hey Ronny. So when is your review coming on the Lightforce DL230 HTX's? Close to getting a set but waiting on your opinion. Cheers.

[@Raptor0256]

make that 2

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Jus600RR will do it next time I arrive to camp in the dark, so in other words on the next trip😂

[@Jus600RR]

Ronny Dahl so that means you'll be able to review every brand of light on the market! 😂

[@SwampySi]

No impact wrench?

[@svddraai5250]

Why don't you do a tool kit for the hilux

[@bradfordcrain6970]

Where did you get your sand-free blanket?

[@FUZ2706]

I've yet to get my home tool kit Still need to get the rest of my tools for work haha All i see in this video is money D:

[@Frontrowfather]

Is there a list of all of these items?

[@76aussieguy]

where do you get the repair tape from mate?

[@robertlee9395]

let the air out of your tire and see how much good your bottle Jack does you!

[@lindsayre2106]

shame there's no subtitles for hearing impaired and also to translate the kiwi accent - your vids are worth watching and subtitles assist with what's being said!

[@jonathancunliffe]

Jump leads

[@marclazarusgriffith]

Code reader.

[@TheOtherSean]

One tip for storing your ratchet straps. Toss each one in one of your old socks you were going to toss out and fold it over. It keeps the straps from hooking on each other and you also now have one more Rag in your rig just in case.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Sean Burke best thing I've heard all day, worst thing when those straps get tangled

[@drewc9029]

Also Grunt make man sized 5mm twisty cables ties! Use them on my straps all the time.

[@GrySgtBubba]

Sean Burke Damn good advice. I just use plastic shopping bags so they won't bind together

[@johnlyssikatos3747]

Great idea, i have enployed to great sucess to store my messy rachet straps. BRILLIANT.

[@joshuaculross1387]

I just wrap the strap with lecky tape across it. Same with cables once rolled up properly. You just need to grab 1 wrap on each side and yank and it breaks off

[@DansDrives]

You should create an Amazon (or other site you could partner with) list and setup a shopping list. It would be helpful for us and maybe you could make some money on the referral.

[@Tellgio]

LOved it and "Liked It"! Ratchet straps are also handy if you have a tyre so flat that that it un-beads from the rim. Put the ratchet strap AROUND the whole tyre before you re-inflate it, make it quite tight, and it will force the tyre to re-bead before it over-inflates the tyre.

[@jaysonadamsen1174]

You should do a bit on the tie wire. Would love to see your technique and some of the stuff you do with it.

[@InMused]

Outstanding video Ronny. Wise move getting some expert opinion. Much better then just laying out your tools.

[@watchforstars1]

Hey Ronny. Love the videos. I’m an electrical engineer and would love to help you and the community understand multimeters. Let me know if youre interested in making a video and I’ll outline some content.

[@alanpartington86]

Great vid mate, some good tips. A little tip with your socket set is to fill up the back of the plastic insert with silicone. This stops the plastic from cracking and breaking while 4x4ing

[@Ronny_Dahl]

great idea!

[@insaynbcr]

Or expanding foam.

[@samuelstylin]

good tip. similarly I've used hot melt glue to fill in various plastic molds to stop them cracking (such as the lip on plastic storage tubs)

[@xxdabroxx]

My dad always used bondo, that was just to keep screwdrivers and such organized in his tool box though. Probably a bit heavy for trail use.

[@PeaceyThompson]

wishing I knew this before my socket kit fell apart.

[@manuelwebe]

Dude, great stuff. Just allow subtitles in your videos for those of us that barely speak Australian! 😄. Cheers mate!

[@alexstern3583]

Who doesn't like a high life jack? They are amazing! Worth not being the safest. Just have to be smart and never get under the truck without jack stands

[@guadalupecovarrubias3487]

Great video just a word of wisdom. Try not to bring that high lift jack handle under your chin. I have seen guys and herd stories of people breaking there jaws or skull with that handle flinging back up. Because of malfunction of the jack or slippage of the base on the soil. Take care

[@flapbean]

Excellent video. Humble approach to two professionals. Some excellent tips & pointers all round. New subscriber! Cheers

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Flap Bean cheers mate and thanks for watching

[@chuckitinlowrange4512]

Glad the PDP guys are on the ball. I wouldn't rely on everyone else to be carrying half my toolkit but thats just me. Also I would recommend you learn how to use and carry a set of tyre patches. I carry a range of sizes for bush work. A sidewall tear is not going to be repaired with a plug kit. But with a patch you can drill and stitch a tyre together with cord or wire and patch on the inside to hold pressure which will get you home.. or at least out to the road. Providing you get a bead breaker (or that high lift you leave at home) and a 2nd tyre lever :P

[@elpablo99]

I only watch these videos for the first 5 seconds, WHERES RONNY HIDING?

[@MrMrsregor]

hi-lift jack handle is a good breaker bar extension for more leverage

[@BrettMcleod]

I recently hit a kangaroo in my work van smashing the bottom mounting point off the plastic tank on the radiator causing the water to flow straight out, i used dynasteel plastic tank repair to put the mounting pin back in place and seal the leak, so far i have traveled 3000 kilometers on dirt and corrugated roads and it is still holding together, I have a new radiator ready to replace the old one but wanted to see how long the dynasteel would last, its still going strong 6 weeks after the repair, the one i got was called dynasteel (plastic tank repair) and it also came with a rubbing stick that seals up fuel leaks both components can be used straight over wet leaking repairs, I am going to buy some more to keep in my cruiser tool kit, great stuff & thanks for the video, gave me a few extra ideas for my cruiser toolkit :) pic of the dynasteel plastic tank repair after putting the bottom mounting lug back in place instagram.com/p/BQo5RhNh9Rd/

[@johntamulonis4626]

How is the kanga doing? lol

[@gregd4391]

I dont carry any tools in my truck. I do have: - water - water purification tablets - snacks - hat - gloves - 2 jackets - small folding stove with lots of fuel - fire starter - emergency blanket - jump starters - jumper cables - window wash - 5 gallons of fuel - 2 flashlights and extra batteries and a charger - 3 knifes - 50 feet of 550 cord - cargo straps - hand wipes for removing heavy metals (to use after a day at the range, if I can't wash my hands)

[@billroach2393]

Don't discard your factory jack just because you've got the big red one. I've had a few occasions where I've needed to use two jacks at the same time to get enough height to do a job. This is especially true if you have bigger tyres etc. I actually carry two extra bottle jacks as well as the factory jack in my Silverado.

[@alternativeperception6949]

Anyone with a high lift jack LISTEN to what's said , they are very dangerous

[@badgerwithhands]

It's been 5 years, Mr. Dahl. How about an update? I know your kit has changed.

[@dsm02c]

Always liked your vids and then you pull out a bunch of knipex! Awesome!

[@garynew9637]

That slimline 14 mm spanner is usefull for universal joint bolts, i ground mine a bit so it fits well.

[@lourensjoubert8652]

Call me soft but I put my tool box on an old Yoga mat. Very useful to then lie or kneel on this mat while doing the repairs, really makes it a lot more comfortable to work in the middle of nowhere. less sore knees

[@michaeldonohue8015]

fuse wire can also be used as a "Get Me Home Field Repair". most proprietary fuses can be "worked around" with a wire fuse. Take a variety of amp rating. you can Multi Strand for higher amp. Research before hand as with all minimalist self rescue gear. good video. good advice. 😁. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@overlandingdownunder6381]

G'Day Ronny, Simon mentioned “heavy duty quick release tie ups” for your tool bags under your seat. Does Simon recommend any, or what he used in the rhino challenge? Or an explanation of what he is referring too. Are they just heavy duty jockey/bungee straps?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Overlanding Downunder not bungee but those clamp style ones. Like the ratchet strap but just the little brother version

[@overlandingdownunder6381]

Thanks for the information. I have seen people use bungee straps in places that make me cringe.

[@929cosmodude]

get rid of the pliers and crimping tool and get a good set of electrical pliers, channelocks or something, also if you have a 1/4in socket set and a 1/2... do you really need a 3/8?

[@BigWilliesChannel]

One thing that would be useful for fuel tanks and oil leaks is a bar of soap along with your Liquid Steel or Putty bars (ref 15:52) the putty will be difficult to mold and stick to the surface if its wet with fuel and oil. Scrubbing the surface first with soap will help to momentarily dry the area and then apply the putty. Also, I have noticed that after about a year of not being used the putty can become hard as a rock in the tube when you go to use it. So keep up on some of the items in your spare kits. Great vids Ronny. Hello from Arizona in the US -Will

[@Khorsathedark]

Outstanding video Ronny. I'll be recommending it to friends.

[@yo-yoboy9837]

Just saying If stuff got real. He coulda used the jack tube for a breaker bar,

[@phuckindrummer5537]

A pinch of baking soda on the super glue makes it much stronger.

[@donleamon8653]

Interesting vlog. Also interesting to see how much stuff is a crossover between the Aus. and the US. Gave up on Hi-Lifts years ago. Not only are they dangerous, but weigh a shitload and rarely lift the body enough to get a tire (proper spelling ;-) off the ground. A bottle jack with some plastic RV leveling squares has served me well. The squares also are great when you make camp, as I have a RTT on my 80, and leveling the rig as much as possible, helps with the sleep factor. Picked up some good ideas Ronny. Thx. When are you coming to the States? :-)~

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Don Leamon when am I coming to the states? Hmm whenever I get some invites and find funds to back the travel then I'll come for a visit 👍

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

It would be great to see you at one of our Overland Expo's here in the states. Andrew SPW comes here, so talk to him about what the Expo pays him to come out for a speaker session. We have to pay extra to see him talk you can do the same - if nothing else just to shake your hand and to meet such an important person who has built up the Overland experience for us Americans through your videos... Keep up the great work.

[@tamiyadriverGp]

Great video full of tips! I also like to carry good quality knife and hand wood saw and only a blade from metal saw.. I also carry 5m meter and different tipes of wire connectors and seeger plires :)

[@CleanAndDistorted]

Fuck me you come up with some ripper video ideas good stuff

[@slowboat6021]

thanks Ronnie for another very helpful vid. good point about the tying tools down with Velcro, i have seen in car footage of rollovers and all the loose stuff fair flies around the cab.

[@ashystyle]

Ronny, do you have a forum where ppl can ask questions? Perhaps about a parasitic amp draw on a jeep cherokee xj 1995?

[@paulmontagner6360]

Need a can of tyre inflator for those quick getaway in the dark flat tyres

[@jwatterson69]

Can you show some of the tie-wire techniques you use?

[@robcreel4257]

Great video. Good idea to go through the tool bag. Lots of ideas for me. FYI WD40 works great as a hand degreaser.

[@TexasADV]

Another awesome vid. I am digging the whole "snap in & out" thing. Also a person can use a box end wrench on the end of a ratchet handle for extra leverage if they don't want to carry a piece of pipe.

[@Dan-go3jk]

hahaha love the finger-clicking :P Another well made video mate, I was starting to get withdrawals - I'm running out of unwatched vids on your channel!! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers

[@RockyMountainTrails]

RONNY SHOULD DO AN EPISODE ON BUSH MECHANIC FIXES. MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOW TO GO ABOUT IT.

[@lt3880]

the sockets on a string is a nifty portable solution

[@rikkiesix]

Love your video's Ronny. Great stuff. Greetings from Belgium Erik

[@TroutWest]

Why do you think Hi lift jacks are dangerous?

[@gallamine]

Do a KZbin search for Hi-lift fails. They’re brutal!

[@TroutWest]

@@gallamine I'll check it out

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I don't need you anymore, so... Dang, that's cold!