Essential tool kit? (Length of piece of string...)

Much as most people carry in their car I expect. Adjustable spanner, screwdrivers, Duct tape (very important, useful for so many things), cable ties, tyre pressure gauge and tyre pump, WD40 or similar, spare fuses, spare batteries for any small electrical things like torches and don't forget the chargers for mobile phone etc if that applies.

Whatever you do make sure you enjoy yourself. The above are only suggestions as you will discover what YOU need soon enough. Remember you are usually fairly near civilisation so can always go and purchase anything you desperately need.

I do carry a small toolbox in the car, as much for the car as for the caravan although the car is far too technical for all but the simplest of things..

Roll of electrical tape, couple of screwdrivers (crosshead and flat), some spanners, fuses, assorted 4/5/6mm nuts bolts and washers, wire brush, cord, electrical connectors assorted, allen keys, pliers, cable ties and adjustable spanner.

Probably a bit more but these essentials will cover the easy jobs.

Just had a Motormover fitted and instead of carrying the wrench for that and a wheelbrace (both 19mm) I bought a 6" extension so the wheelbrace with pull out handle does both.

In the towcar I carry Electrical screwdriver, cross head, straight blade, snap off craft nice, some cotton string, tyre pressure gauge, pliers, mole grips, junior hacksaw, small adjustable spanner, spare alko lock cover plug, tool for realigning 13 pin connector on c'van, wire wool, penetrating fluid, shock cord, thin garden wire, tube of silicon gel to stop water inlet pipe sticking, insulation tape, at least 4 of each 12 volt fuse, and some 240 volt fuses. In locker claw hammer for driving and pulling pegs and a gas spanner for bottle changes. I also keep a small electrical screwdriver and a stubby screwdriver with a dozen interchangeable bits inside. Also carry 12 volt tyre pump. If I need owt else the warden can normally provide.

Is there any room for you?

That's what I was thinking ...... 

I have a small tool box which is normally kept indoors at home for quick repairs containing variety of spanners screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, Stanley knife, mole wrench etc; this is put in caravan when on holiday.  For the caravan I have built up quite a box of spares but have found that duct tape, multimeter, super glue, aquaroll pump and 'o' rings, electrical spray WD40 as well as normal WD40 and silicon spray have all been useful, variety of fuses.  Don't forget the little green tool for realigning the 13 pin connector if/when it becomes misaligned.  If going to Europe a round 2 pin adaptor is pretty essential.  First Aid box containing plasters for when you cut your fingers using your tools!!!  Tyre pressure gauge and pump.  The risk is taking too much and adding unnecessary weight!

All my bits fit in the box that OH used when teaching, Probably 10'' wide' 18'' long and 15'' tall <pulling tongue smiley>

What ever you carry there will be time when you will need something else,you have not got with you

A triangle that will illuminate for breakdowns and Hi- vis vests for everyone in your car. And keep the vests easy to get to in the car, not in the caravan.

Bottle opener and Mayday membership.