Re: Items to carry in car for emergencies

[JGriffJ@aol.com]

In a message dated 95-12-11 20:50:33 EST, you write:

>I found the following list in a New Dimensions newsletter I found over 
>the weekend:
>
>Recommended items to carry in your automobile:
> 1: Bottle of oil
> 2: Jug of water
> 3: Flares and/or emergency triangle
> 4: Jumper cables
> 5: Selection of fuses
> 6: Flashlight
> 7: First aid kit
> 8: Rubber & leather gloves
> 9: Coveralls or old shirt
>10: Small tarp or plastic sheet
>11: Key for wheel locks
>12: Fire extinguisher
>13: Rags & towels
>14: Duct tape
>15: Safety wire
>16: Service manual (Bentley)
>17: Selection of hand tools
>18: Big garbage bags
>
>"Water cooled" Volume 2 Number 1 Winter 1995, New Dimensions Ltd.
>
>... obviously these guys don't own a QTC! ;)
>
>I would add a selection of lamps, and hose clamps.  I have been able
>to get back on the way with expeditious use of hose clamps on a cou-
>ple of occasions.  (probably the best one was using a hose clamp to
>attach the stub of the throttle cable to the cruise control actuator).
>
>

Good list...and wise advice...

And don't forget your AAA membership card... (assuming you are a member)!!

And how about not leaving home without "The American Express Card"!! (I
suppose you better bring your Mastercard/Visa along as well, for those
out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere garages that don't take Amex or a check... :-)
 )

Hope none of us need these essentials...

BTW...how do you fit it all in your trunk? Or should we buy and tow a small
trailer? :-)

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