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SO, what do carry in your saddle compartments on a regular basis?

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ashadiow

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extinguisher, socket / driver set, set of basic wrenches, Avy jack..., towing cables and adapters, Going to be moving the detailing kit to the saddle compartments soon.
 
California car duster, California water blade car dryer thingee, couple of bungy cords, a few ratchet straps and about a half dozen beer caps.

Joe
 
2 or 3 bungee cords, chrome wheel wipes, NXT detailing spray, at least 6 or 7 detailing towels, synthetic chamois, and NXT detail spray for rubber and plastic (y)
 
Rain poncho, socket set, screwdriver set, extension cord, cordless drill, needlenose and linemans pliers, 30ft fish tape, 20 peice hole saw kit, fishing lures and plastics, and a sweatshirt. Sometimes a pair of shoes.
 
Maglite, micro fibre towel, NXT Tech wax, ratchet straps, bungy cords, ball hitch, emergency kit, tire changing kit.

EDIT: Tow strap, too.
 
Tow strap, 2 hitches (1 1 7/8" - 2" ball + pintle), 3 shackles, bungee cords, ratchet straps, rags, gloves, wiring adapters, flashlights, fire extinguisher, and a tool kit.
 
Air compressor, battery booster, bottle jack, straps, tow strap, gloves, mag light, fire ext, oil, bunjee.......

Mike :cool:
 
Extra fluids w/ different sprouts & funnels, two set of gloves, two tarp covers, 3/8" & 1/2" ropes, caution tapes, goggles, lab coat, rain coat, Fire ext, 2 flashlights, air compressor, 20 ft jumper cables, rags, two collapsible red cones, ziplock bags (for small & loose items).

Only items so far that I couldn't fit was the 125 piece mechanic set & 6 non-collapsible cones.
 
Driver Side: Jumper Cables, Tow Strap, Tool Set, Ratchets & Sockets Set, Bungee Cords, B&D Cordless Firestorm Drill, Maglite.

Passenger Side: Jack, Fire Extinguisher, Tow Strap, Tire Sealent, Military Shovel, Lineman Gloves, Remote for Winch, Reciever Hitch and Ball, and Bolt Cutters.

-James. :cool:
 
Tow straps, lot's of bungee cords, trailer wiring harness and adapter, (1x) 5 1/4" bar with 2" ball, (1x) 2 1/2" bar with 2" ball, jack and tire changing equipment, compressor, power inverter, and 1000 rounds of 5.56 mm NATO ammo! >:D
 
Drivers Side: Empty for cooler use.

Passanger Side: 30,000lbs Tow Strap, Tow Hook receiver for Hitch, Ball receiver for Hitch, Tie Down Straps for Bed, and a big Cross Tire Iron for lug nuts and bar parking lot fights >:D...
 
Driverside: Meguires Quick Detailer, 5 terry cloths, 2 polishing rages, Armor All, sponge for Armor All, and California Duster, Mag Light.

Passenger Side: Recovery Hook for Hitch, Hitch Pin, 2- 50 foot straps 2- 100 foot straps. 2- 10,000lb lifting straps, Jack Tools, Fire Extigusher, First Aid Kit, Gas Mask..yes I said Gas Mask.
 
I bet there is another thread like this one....

Race to see who can find it first
 
The first: http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=1828


another: http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=1530

another: http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=1305

another: http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=559

 
Recovrey gear, jumper cables(for helping out ford owners), air matress, air compressor, mag light, tie downs, fishing gear
 
fireeater said:
Hey Joe,

How does that California water blade work?
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It works pretty good but the the trick is to drive a couple of hundred yards and really whip around a couple of corners to get most of the h2o (plumber talk for water ;) ) off, then bust out the squegee thingee to get the rest off.

Joe
 
Joe Pollick said:
...and about a half dozen beer caps.

Joe
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Hey, I have those too! Let's see.... hmmmm Jumper Cables, 12vair compressor, leather ranch gloves, detail stuff, misc junk I won't throw away cuz I'll need it as soon as I do....
 
I keep my recovery gear in my bed in a big duffle bag, it is way too much to put in the saddle compartments.
But it holds: 2x Tree Trunk Protectors, 2x 30'x3" Fiberlink Straps, 1x 25'x3" Emergency Tow Strap, 1x 30' Masterpull Snatch Line rated at 60,000+LBS, 1x 30,000LBS Snatch Block, 1x Come-a-long, 1x 15' Grade 8 SS 1/2" Chain with Safety Hooks, 1x Warn Reciever Shackle 3/4", 4x Assorted Shackles, 2x SS Shackles for SOR Bumper.

-James. :cool:
 
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