Road trip go bag

[Effduration]

Originally Posted by LA02MAX

I mostly keep the basics. Torque wrench and breaker bar, 8mm, 10mm, and 17mm sockets with extensions, socket wrench, and electric socket wrench. I figure anything else happens I'm screwed anyway and the tow truck is being called. lol

you got 4 chances to break a window regulator...the few tools needed to prop up the window are an easy add..

[LA02MAX]

Originally Posted by Effduration

you got 4 chances to break a window regulator...the few tools needed to prop up the window are an easy add..

Curious how you guys are doing that without removing the door panel? It happened to me when I was backing out of my garage once so i have no doubt it can happen away from home too.

[X5chemist]

Carry what you can fix. Or a shop can fix/place for you. All other stuff, yea it's getting towed or wait for parts.

[nick325xit 5spd]

I have a pretty solid tool go-bag that I've built up. But, honestly, it doesn't necessarily come on trips.

I've built it around the Milwaukee 15" Packout Tote. Why? Because I like the Milwaukee half packout carrier for their socket set. (quarter inch and 3/8 metric only sets in one set). A nice alternative is the CTA 10100 ( https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/eur...acturing-10100 ), which I've been thinking about as an actual trip kit. You don't need to add much to that CTA kit as a true emergency set.

In the tote, I carry these tools:
socket set (5mm - 19mm)
a few 3/8 impact sockets (17, 19, 21, 22, 24)
select extensions / wobble bars / impact swivel
smallish breaker bar / ratchets / t-handle
torx / allen / e-torx / stubby allen
combo 1/4" hex bit / drill bit set / hex to square adapters
wrench set: https://www.craftsman.com/product/cm...ench-set-12-pc - this is actually rebranded FACOM. I honestly bought it more for the case, although the wrenches are pretty nice.
fan clutch tools (not useful for X5)
pliers
snap on PWCS7 wire stripper / cutter / crimp tool (it's bizarre that virtually no one else makes a crimp tool with the crimping end on the front)
panel popper tools
screwdrivers
dewalt atomic 20v 3/8 impact (lives in the bag) or Milwaukee M18 mid-torque if I think I'll need a little more oomph vs. size
milwaukee M12 fuel high speed ratchet
milwaukee M12 fuel 1/4" hex impact
12v power probe
tiny multimeter

supplies:
zip ties
box of assorted crimps
plug kit
electrical tape

Edit:
I will say that a nice go bag is great to have. I actually do a lot of work with it even just in my garage as it's easier to bring that over to what I'm working on than go back and forth to the toolbox. Working out of your go bag at least some is also really helpful for determining what important tools you're missing. I've done the same thing for household electrical work as well.

[Effduration]

Originally Posted by LA02MAX

Curious how you guys are doing that without removing the door panel? It happened to me when I was backing out of my garage once so i have no doubt it can happen away from home too.

you don't*...but after you have taken an E53 door panel off about 15 times...it goes quick...

- Take off door panel, peel back vapor barrier, disconnect glass from regulator, prop up window with a piece of PVC pipe...preferably notched at top to hold glass.

T-25 (t-30?) to remove panel
1 panel shim tool to help with panel and vapor barrier
10m socket driver /ratchet to separate glass.
PVC pipe and maybe a small saw to cut it..

* Actually there are a few reports (Rob Siegel - Hack Mechanic) of folks just grabbing glass the pliers (carefully) to pull it up, then jamming wedges of wood, etc. to keep glass up...no removal of panels...But this has never worked for me...usually the cables won't allow it..

[Bdc101]

Originally Posted by Effduration

you don't*...but after you have taken an E53 door panel off about 15 times...it goes quick...

Agreed...in 6.5 years of E53 ownership this has become THE job I am most proficient at.

[g300d]

Originally Posted by EODguy

Besides the tool kit and self jump-starter kit.

Some old school stuff....

Self tapping sheet metal screws (plug for tires) besides the regular uses.

Ivory bar soap (works for plugging fuel tanks) doesn't dissolve in gasoline or diesel.

Zip ties.

Fuse kit.

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A fella could have a pretty good time in Vegas with all that stuff

Check you have your wheel lock key if wheels have locks.

Along with the usual tools you will need torx stuff for many jobs.

I'd probably bring my laptop with INPA to round this all off.

[OptimusPriM5]

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