Roadside Emergency & Safety

Roadside emergency and safety gear for any van: the things you hope you never need on the shoulder. Start with a set of DOT-approved reflective warning triangles, so traffic sees a stopped Sprinter, Transit or ProMaster well before it reaches you.

Building a Van Emergency Kit

A van carries more than a car, so a breakdown takes up more of the road and takes longer to sort out. Warning triangles are the first thing to set out: they give approaching drivers time to slow down and move over while you deal with the problem. The Performance Tool W1498 kit packs three fluorescent orange triangles with weighted bases into one hard case that fits under a seat or in a side storage bin.

More van gear lives in Van Camping Gear and the wider Van Life Gear & Essentials section.

FAQs

How many warning triangles should a van carry?

Three. Federal rules (49 CFR 393.95) require three on commercial trucks and buses, and a work van can fall under them depending on its weight rating and use. Three is also what the standard roadside layout calls for: one close behind the van and two about 100 feet out.

Do you carry emergency gear for other vans?

Yes. Everything in this category is universal, so it works in a Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, Express or any other van.

Questions about Roadside Emergency & Safety?

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