Recommended Chaser Equipment List

[Bart_Comstock]

I went through the list and added the following items:

• Cash
• Empty gas can
• Reflective vest
• Jump box/ jumper cables
• Slime (or other tire repair kits)/ Air compressor
• Fill sized spare
• Tow rope
• Work Gloves
• Paper Maps/ Atlas

 

[Brandon Jenkins]

I didn't see "a quality jack" on the list anywhere. I am amazed at how many people I see changing their flat with a scissor jack

 

[Mike Moore]

I didn't see "a quality jack" on the list anywhere. I am amazed at how many people I see changing their flat with a scissor jack

Agreed... add a full size spare and a 4 way if you have the space. It's nice to be able to change a tire in just a few minutes instead of fooling with the the scissor jack for 15 minutes.

I'm surprised to see probe launching air cannons aren't on the list yet.

 

[Karen St John]

One can't forget a full billboard of storm chasing bumper stickers! I mean, what's the point of storm chasing if you can't get all the celebrity-like attention that comes with it!?

"My Other Car is a TIV"

 

[Tyler Allison]

and a 4 way

Description/picture needed. I don't consider myself ignorant about things car related..but never heard of anything referred to as a "4 way".

 

[Jesse Risley]

Description/picture needed. I don't consider myself ignorant about things car related..but never heard of anything referred to as a "4 way".

I presume Mike is talking about a 4-Way Lug Wrench. Remind me to never again do a Google image search for "4-way" when other people are near my computer screen.

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[Bill Tabor]

I agree anything to repair a tire quick could be important particularly if you get a flat in the path.

Also, Tools, may be a good idea. The question is which? But often I've broken down in the past. Potentially tools could come in handy.

Additionally, vehicle spare parts and fluid for the vehicle. This could include belts, hoses, transmission fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid, etc.

 

[Ryan Schwartz]

I presume Mike is talking about a 4-Way Lug Wrench. Remind me to never again do a Google image search for "4-way" when other people are near my computer screen.

Also a helpful tool when you get tired of chaser convergence!

 

[Rich Gudmunsen]

Hail Goggles - in case you get caught in a core of large hail you must protect your eyes

Safety glasses work great for this. Not only do they give you eye protection, but the UV lenses let you see structure that may not stand out otherwise. They're also cheap and nice enough to be used as daily sunglasses. I always have a couple pair in the truck.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial

 

[Keith Hosman]

A good (sharp) pocket knife or multi tool like a Gerber or Leatherman. Do not skimp and buy a cheap one, this is one area where quality counts.

Road flares or reflective triangles if a vehicle is stranded on the roadside in poor visiblity conditions.

If you are using two way radios (handheld) spare batteries are a must.

 

[Ric Burney]

Your vehicles Haynes or Chilton (or manufacturers) Repair Manual and a OBDII reader / scan tool. I found my repair manuals at a used book seller for dirt cheap and Harbor Freight had the scan tool for cheap. It was even cheaper w/ a discount coupon. Together the cost doesn't equal the service charge or one hour labor charge of most mechanics. Along with the appropriate tools I am able to diagnose and repair pretty much any problem on board. Afterward I'm able to clear the trouble code and make a detailed record of the vehicle's status for future reference.

 

[Tyler Allison]

Been thinking of getting a scanner. I purchased my Jeep repair manual off ebay in PDF format. dear god...the thing was like 800 pages. awesome doc.

 

[ngjere]

Lightsticks. When you can find them at your local dollar store for a buck, There's no excuse in the world why anyone shouldn't have 20 bucks worth stowed away either in your vehicle or "Go-Kit" These can be literal life-savers at power compromised incident scenes for signaling, marking wires down, Search and Rescue, Utility Shutoff, Traffic Control, etc.

 

[Bob Schafer]

Forgive me if I'm repeating anything that anyone else already mentioned, but I went through this thread a little faster than I might have.

come-along or winch, flares (keep them in freezer-size Ziplocs), tire chains (for getting out of mud), axe (you never know when you might come across someone trapped in debris and in need of urgent medical help), pipe wrench (for turning off gas lines), wire cutters, 12v plug-in spotlight, flashlight, tp, water, non-perishable food, hygrometer, blankets and pillows, window cleaner and paper towels, a bag of quarters for toll booths, tire pressure gauge, spare fuses, hand cleaner, trash bags, insect repellant

You will find every one of those items, as well as pretty much everything else listed by everyone else, in my little sports coupe while I chase.

Don't forget to install new windshield wipers, and get new tires if you don't have some really good rubber already!

 

[jason kissam]

i would like to add a seatbelt cutter. i carry several in my truck, just in case im unable to get the blets off in an accident. (side note) came in handy having to rescue a kid who got tangled in his seatbelt and we had to cut him out of it at a state park here in colorado while i was out with my girlfriend at the time,

i second the vest notion too. i have a local safety store that sells the newest safety standard for reflective vests at cheap prices.... gonna pick up a few for my group that i chase with.

and well i dont have $1,000 worth of amber lights on my truck but ive added a few amber lights to the rear of my truck along with the red and white reflective tape.