Tinster's Trunk Load - A Poll

[tony barnhill]

As many of you know, Dale (aka Tinster) down in Puerto Rico has almost completely rebuilt his TR6. Yet, he continues to load his car down and treats it as a rolling Moss warehouse and as a complete roadside car care garage.

Here's a link to photos and inventory of everything he has in his trunk: https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/u...eted#Post518109

If, after looking that post over, you have an opinion, join in my little poll.....hehehehe

 

[GregW]

Gee Tony, the wording of that poll isn't biased at <span style="font-weight: bold">all</span>.

 

[tony barnhill]

Gee Tony, the wording of that poll isn't biased at <span style="font-weight: bold">all</span>.

hehehehe....did you look at his photos? hehehehe

 

[GeeBee1]

Tony:

GREAT POLL, I LOVE IT!!!

P

 

[14dna]

Tony;

Tell him one of the back wheels will fall off if he doesn't empty the trunk.
That should be incentive enough.

And I do think it is now time to carry nothing more than a flashlight.

Dave

 

[AweMan]

Iv been out in the boonies broke down NO spare parts, not fun! Carry the essentials but not a warehouse by any means.
My list:
points
condenser
dist cap
rotor
fuel filter
oil, both engine and A.T.F. {because A.T.F. will also work as Power Steering fluid in most cases}
small assortment of tools
eg. Visegrips, screwdrivers {both Phillips and regular} Cresent wrench, electrical tape, spare fuses, some insulated wire and a good knife.

Going on a 4x4 excursion in the mountains is a whole different matter. Besides an array of tools I now carry enough provisions to keep me warm, fed, and alive for at least three or four days or more even if I plan to come home the same day.
And NEVER go without someone knowing where I am going and when to expect me home.
And try to not go alone, but sometimes I have done that too.

 

[GregW]

Oh yeah, I saw 'em in the Triumph Forum a couple days ago. I don't begrudge Dale a couple spares, but excess is the name of the game here. If I felt compelled to have a spare coil, I'd put the one in use in the trunk. It has already proven itself. That would be the only one though.

 

[aerog]

Holy cow! After reading Dale's adventures I can understand why but...wow.

For my 2000+ mile trip I took a spare fan belt, a small roll of safety wire, safety-wire pliers, a small adjustable wrench, a large socket-handle with the two sockets needed for my lug nuts, a couple screwdrivers, and a can of fix-a-flat (I don't have a jack).

I have the spare tire mounted upside down and everything I took fit inside the spare, then I put a cover over the tire - none of it was visible.

 

[tomshobby]

He really should add some weight in front of the engine to balance it all out!

I knew he carried a lot with him but had no idea. He should get some kind of trophy!

I suppose I can't talk though, going to car shows we often take a 12'x12' screen tent, chairs for 4 people, our lunch, extra shirts and rain jackets, our lunch and drinks, some cleaning items to spruce the TR6 up, and a few other things. To make room we don't carry parts or tools.

 

[tony barnhill]

See, this "hehehe" thread is actually going to help Dale with what he needs to carry in the trunk!

I agree with putting what you carry inside the spare - nothing more - & have a tip on my website for doing just that: https://www.theautoist.com/tricks_in_the_trunk.htm

 

[vping]

I agree that you'll never have what you need. I went to MG 2008 about 400miles round trip and the first trip over 35 miles I took in the car and I did it with Jeani sitting next to me. Exhuast clap broke while en route. I used a radiator hose clamp and thin metal cheapie tent tent spike and I was good to go. Duct tape some wire and a simple took roll. The only larger things you could possible DIY on the side of the road are Fuel pump, Alternator and maybe a dizzy which you can keep in the spare battery box.

 

[Scott_Hower]

I keep a little box in the extra battery bin of the B. I honestly can't remember what's inside, but it contains a ridiculous amount of stuff (hoses, fuses, belts, tools, etc).

The only reason it's there is to ensure I'll never need anything inside. :laugh:

 

[tony barnhill]

He really should add some weight in front of the engine to balance it all out!

I knew he carried a lot with him but had no idea. He should get some kind of trophy!

I suppose I can't talk though, going to car shows we often take a 12'x12' screen tent, chairs for 4 people, our lunch, extra shirts and rain jackets, our lunch and drinks, some cleaning items to spruce the TR6 up, and a few other things. To make room we don't carry parts or tools.

I'm guessing his rear end will raise 2" when he empties that trunk!

 

[GeeBee1]

I am voting for wheelie bars and skid plates

 

[Tinster]

Well, golly golly golly Miss molly!

So easy to point fingers when you're driving a spotlessly
clean, totally reliable, never breaks down, better than
showroom condition Car where any hospital would be proud to
perform open heart surgery. (Scott!!)

My car is finally a functional, bucket of bolts and I have
reduced my spare parts and tools considerably since last year.
But I do still carry a few TR6 spares and tools in my Wrangler
in case serious roadside repairs are needed.

d :thumbsup:

 

[DNK]

This is ALL that should be in a boot of any respectable Triumph

 

[Bayless]

 

[Stewart]

Someone has to say it but maybe dale likes junk in the trunk and I'm not talking about parts.

 

[texas_bugeye]

He forgot the most important things a habachi grill and a cooler.
a blanket sandals beach umbrella and a copilot...

 

[martx-5]

This is ALL that should be in a boot of any respectable Triumph

Don,

What good is that, they're all empty!

Edit: I think I see one in the back that is still full!