Roadside Emergency & Safety

Roadside emergency and safety gear for any van: the things you hope you never need on the shoulder. Build a kit from reflective warning triangles, LED road flares, a vehicle fire extinguisher and a portable jump starter, plus gauges that warn you before a small problem leaves you stranded.

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. These are the pieces worth keeping on board:

  • Warning triangles: the Performance Tool W1498 kit packs three DOT reflective triangles with weighted bases into one hard case.
  • LED road flares: a Performance Tool 3-pack with a storage bag, reusable and with no open flame.
  • Fire extinguisher: the First Alert 5-B:C car extinguisher comes with a vehicle bracket.
  • Jump starter: Lokithor LiFePO4 portable jump starters in three sizes, from 1350A to 4250A.
  • Gauges and diagnostics: the ScanGauge III plugs into the OBDII port to read and clear trouble codes and show live gauges, and the Derale kit adds an engine or transmission oil temperature gauge.

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.

Will the ScanGauge work on my van?

It works on vehicles from 1996 on with an OBDII port, which covers every Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster we carry parts for.

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?

We would love to answer any questions you have and help you make the right decision

Feel free to give us a call at 503-427-2270 or contact us today!

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