Been done before I'm sure and have seen it.
Thought I'd start anew and see what comes.
Ya'll's cold weather prep for vehicles...this is the vehicles prep and what you have along with you in it too AKA New coolant (engine) and some candles (cab/survival)
For me I'll start this with...
Truck prep...
I'm looking for tyre chains for all four tyres ASAP. Must fit 255x85x16
Now for survival....IN CAB.....in case stranded! USUAL ITEMS....long trips may be more specialized...
As I am a SAR volunteer, my gear is quite extensive that I have and carry, both on person and ready to go; so, as such I may just do an inventory of my turn out gear for ****'s giggles.
For instance...this list is of whats on my person...99% of time read pockets and belt acc packs I mean all the time!
1 carabiner knife..connects to pant belt loop and chain to wallet! (wallet has a cuff key/emergency tool knife) magnifying glass
2 multi tools, one gerber one leatherman...
1 Wenger Swiss Army knife quite a large one!
1 5.11 lock blade knife tanto/plus serated
2 LED flashlights 1-1xAAA 1-2xAAA
2 crescent wrenches
1 tactical pen/with a Fischer Space pen refill inside writes anywhere in any weather including a personal test left out at -35C for 25minutes
1 normal pen/ball point
3 felt pens
1 knife sharpener
1 flint/steel fire starter
1 flameless survival butane lighter
1 folded roll of black tape
1 compass
1 SHARKIE PEN by Cold Steel knives... Legal in Canada
2 note pads/ONE SAR inclusive
1 Casio watch with altimeter/barometric sensor/thermometer
Sometimes I personally pack more.. but I cannot remember what at this time.
My SAR turn out is ridiculous...and often the topic of much discussions after a callout or at training...as some members do not pack their gear to training....My motto..
Firemen don't train in flip flops n thongs...thus I train with all my gear!
God knows and everyone whom knows me if we could pack a fire arm in Canada..I would...and I'd be packing BIG and small an lots n lots of ammo!
But I digress..this is supposed to be about trucks winter prep...and survival gear for winter
Thought I'd start anew and see what comes.
Ya'll's cold weather prep for vehicles...this is the vehicles prep and what you have along with you in it too AKA New coolant (engine) and some candles (cab/survival)
For me I'll start this with...
Truck prep...
- cleaned cooling system new coolant, hoses and corresponding parts...
- belts checked / replaced as needed..keep old as spares!
- glowplugs checked for operation, replace BERU only as required....!!!!!!
- all diff/trans/tcase/engine fluids check/replaced as needed
- brakes fully inspected, bleed system (prevent freeing from moisture contamination) checked park brake cables lubed where/when can, replace worn broken parts
- check electrolyte level of batteries/ test batteries with load tester clean terminals and wire ends
- add battery blankets, and fender mounted charger/s
- check block heater cord plug/repair / replace as needed...does it make a noise when plugged in...sizzle as per previous thread
- switch out summer washer fluid with winter fluid, blow out nozzles!
- check/replace wiper blades
- thoroughly check steering and associated mounting hardware
- grease entire truck/again...I do this every oil change/service
- repack front wheel bearings/ (lightly) hubs for 4wd
- check air filter
- check tyres, give a good visual inspection looking for belt separation, cracking of carcass tread depth and condition, air pressure, DON"T FORGET SPARE!
- check/replace fuel filter/ pack spare!
- check alt charge rate and terminals
- lube hood release
- ALWAYS HAVE TOOL KIT/JUMPER CABLES AND NEEDED SPECIAL GEAR..tyre plug kit, air pump etc
- PACK heat/diesel 911 or similar product
- 2L gear lube per requirements of truck
- 2L ATF for new fuel filter + more if you have an auto!
- 2L Pwr Str fluid
- 1 can either emergency use!
- 2L engine oil
- 1L brake fluid
- 8L coolant
- spare bulbs, headlights, signals, backup, dash etc (if you have accessory lighting spare bulbs for those too)
- spare pwr str high pressure line
- spare return line couple feet
- spare belts
- make sure spare fuses for all locations
- spare/old wiper blade
- spare tyre valve stems and cores and caps!
- spare lug nuts...8 MINIMUM...never know
- inspect exhaust for leaks
- quick cab/box mount inspection
- I like to take DIELECTRIC grease and grease the headlight/signal/tail/reverse light connections...keeps out moisture!
- shovel/windshield scraper
- check winch wiring/lubes/cable spool out/in/clutch release/lock
- recovery gear/ cables/ tow ropes/ tree straps/ snatch straps/ load tie downs/ rope etc,
I'm looking for tyre chains for all four tyres ASAP. Must fit 255x85x16
Now for survival....IN CAB.....in case stranded! USUAL ITEMS....long trips may be more specialized...
- ALWAYS FIRST AID KIT. well stocked
- several 8HR candles,
- a small survival stove...and fuel..usually a simple can stove with a gel fuel
- chicken noodle soup mix cup a soup or what have you
- power bars or similar
- 3 flashlights LED preferred, spare batteries ONE a HEAD LIGHT for yer head
- large sheet of cardboard folded up...lay on under truck etc...
- fluids, 2-3 L of water...don't care if it freezes...can unthaw if need be
- emergency blankets/ usually 2
- some times sleeping bag/s
- asprin/tylenol/benedryl
- BRIGHT FLAGGING TAPE...Mark ARIEL/ANTENNA if stranded! LOTS N LOTS of TAPE!
- fire starter of various types and materials
- toque/scarf/balaclava
- good gloves, a few pairs...work type and ski type and MITTS...NOTHING BEATS MITTS to keep hands warm
- hand foot warmer pads you can buy...thermo reactant style
- KNIFE/multi tool
As I am a SAR volunteer, my gear is quite extensive that I have and carry, both on person and ready to go; so, as such I may just do an inventory of my turn out gear for ****'s giggles.
For instance...this list is of whats on my person...99% of time read pockets and belt acc packs I mean all the time!
1 carabiner knife..connects to pant belt loop and chain to wallet! (wallet has a cuff key/emergency tool knife) magnifying glass
2 multi tools, one gerber one leatherman...
1 Wenger Swiss Army knife quite a large one!
1 5.11 lock blade knife tanto/plus serated
2 LED flashlights 1-1xAAA 1-2xAAA
2 crescent wrenches
1 tactical pen/with a Fischer Space pen refill inside writes anywhere in any weather including a personal test left out at -35C for 25minutes
1 normal pen/ball point
3 felt pens
1 knife sharpener
1 flint/steel fire starter
1 flameless survival butane lighter
1 folded roll of black tape
1 compass
1 SHARKIE PEN by Cold Steel knives... Legal in Canada
2 note pads/ONE SAR inclusive
1 Casio watch with altimeter/barometric sensor/thermometer
Sometimes I personally pack more.. but I cannot remember what at this time.
My SAR turn out is ridiculous...and often the topic of much discussions after a callout or at training...as some members do not pack their gear to training....My motto..
Firemen don't train in flip flops n thongs...thus I train with all my gear!
God knows and everyone whom knows me if we could pack a fire arm in Canada..I would...and I'd be packing BIG and small an lots n lots of ammo!
But I digress..this is supposed to be about trucks winter prep...and survival gear for winter
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