What are some good roadside emergency supplies?

[FORDification]

Let's say you've got a cross-bed toolbox and one of those behind-the-seat storage compartments in a daily driver and you want to be prepared (better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!). What would you keep in the truck for roadside repairs and emergency supplies? You've also got a factory A/C unit, so glovebox space is virtually nil.

Here's what I'm thinking:

In the cab:
- fire extinguisher - mounted on the passenger-side kick panel
- first aid kit
- blanket
- small portable radio
- flashlight
- leather work gloves
- tire pressure gauge
- disposable flash camera

In the toolbox:
- flares
- small roll-around hydraulic jack and 4-way lug wrench
- foam tire sealer
- spare parts - alternator, points, fan belts, ignition module (if applicable), oil and tranny fluid, 1-gal. antifreeze, small roll of electrical wire, spare bulbs and fuses
- basic tools (wrenches, sockets, plier, screwdrivers, etc.)
- universal repair kit (baling wire, duct tape)
- jumper cables
- tow rope
- small siphon pump

Any other ideas?

[heep70]

A little moonshine

[heep70]

Oh wait a second. Where the TP? You guys got poison leave down there.

[pat67shorty]

roll of paper towls. Dual purpose.

[granitestate68]

Dammit Greg, you beat me to the hooch , One thing to add though if you don't have GPS is a good atlas, the smaller type that would fit behind the seat. And the TP is a good one.

Lee

[heep70]

Dammit Greg, you beat me to the hooch

Thats because I don't have any dain braimage from my previous partying years.

[kentdaryl]

Water and energy bars. No need for TP with energy bars!
Hey, there's no "constipated" emoticon! Did I see flares on your list?

[Faithful Old Road Dog]

how about an extra fuel filter? A friend of mine carried an universal electric fuel pump.

Funny story... a guy I know had his fuel pump go bad. He was out in the middle of nowhere. He siphoned out some gas and placed it in his washer bottle. He rigged the hose to the carb and pressed the washer button to squirt fuel down the carb. It was slow going, but he got out.

[mrsnicks]

Unless you like getting wet, I didn't see anyone mention a poncho/rainsuit or a tarp to put on an already muddy/wet ground.

I would also add to the list some bailing wire, or a coat hanger (saved me a couple times) a bottle of gear oil, an extra u joint, (that's universal joint for you pot heads), WD40, starter fluid, you said tow rope, I carry a couple different size ball hitches because you never know.

As always, just my ,

Patrick

[390Nut]

Small battery powered air pump. Got one that is about 10x8x5 inches in size, fits under the seat just snug enough to keep it from sliding around (rubber floor mat helps).

Tire plug kit, MUCH preferred to tire foam. Little more work to use, but much better (more reliable), and you wont have the guy at the tire center pissed at you when he changes your tire for you!

Some of this you've already covered, but: extra fuses, flasher, bulbs, small rolls of wire (couple different colors, like say red and black) electrical tape, small assortment of crimp-on wire connectors, extra cotter pins in various sizes, extra belts (fan/power steering, etc) a coat hanger wrapped up somewhere on the frame (replace once a year or they rust away!) a small SEALED bottle of brake fluid (once you crack the seal the brake fluid will begin to abosrb moisture, no matter HOW good you put the cap back on!) and my personal favorite, a 2 foot length of 1 inch insulated powerline cable, with one end wrapped in cloth electrical tape for a handle.
Fits behind the seat nicely, or if you want it really close at hand, in the pockets at the front of the saddleblanket seat cover.

Oh, don't forget the battery terminal cleaner tool! <--- very important!

[rjewkes]

Blankets and heat sources incase it can't be fixed on the seen. And don't forget to get atleast a 23 channel CB. 40 channel is a little better at times just incase the cell don't work or goes dead.

[mrsnicks]

Dangit you got me on the plug kit, and the battery terminal cleaner.... I have and use both. Just goes to show what you miss when you're trying to post while the boss is coming and you're in a rush at work

Patrick

[mk]

Yeah, that paper towel is pretty much a non negotiable necessity. Those mythical no-wipers never happen when you need them to
Aside from the afore mentioned excellent suggestions I would add 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4" hose connectors, a condensor, small shovel (in winter) and
a few candles/matches with a tin can for a heat source. I even also carry a brand x ignition module so as to possibly help that misguided soul not driving a Ford



mike

[dcbullet]

I suggest instead of a cloth blanket (which takes up a lot of room) you get one of those blankets that looks like it's made out of tin foil and fold up to the size of a paperback book.

[BigRedTruck]

I always carry a u.s. army survival guide. It shows many different uses for the tarp: making water would probably be the most important one. and gives a good overview of signaling with multiple devices. I have also wanted one of those 22 cal. survival rifles that break apart and can be stored in the stock ( the movie Red Dawn traumatized me as a child). Steel wool or a magnifying glass depending on how much light you have.
the survival guide also has pics of poisonous plants and animals. I think its just a really good thing to have. I keep remembering all those cars that go of cliffs and no one finds them till days later. If I had room I would also grab one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri I'm not sure that it would be of any use but in a survival situation, It is supposed to be similar to a ka-bar but larger so I guess you could use it as a impact type device and make things. I think it cool just to clear out weeds with them.