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Van life check list - Road side emergency

Updated: Jun 19, 2022

So this isn't really one of my typical blog posts where I go into lots of specific details on what to do in specific situations, It is more a check list of basic things you may need in an emergency situation and to keep your van safe.


As usual I will post links to the brands and items that I personally recommend, As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases






20 litre metal Jerry can



Keep full at all times




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CarPlan 5 litre pre mixed screen wash all season





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Xstream GG40 Ready mixed antifreeze & coolant 5 Litre






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Castrol Edge engine oil 5W-30 4 Litre



Suitable for most diesel engines please check your owners manual


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Universal Emergency bulb kit






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Holts Tyreweld






Tyres 17" and above https://amzn.to/2Z1egwB

Tyres 16" and bellow https://amzn.to/2EslwZ0






CarPlan De-icer







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Ezi -Melt Gritting salt 1KG






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Murska Finnish Ice Scrapper



Heavy duty made for extreme cold weather




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Clarke Jump Start 4000



Keep charged at all times




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RING 12V Tyre inflator air compressor





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5 Metre 2000amp Heavy Duty Battery Jump Leads Booster Cables



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Fixkit Tow Rope 5m*5cm, Tow Strap Up to 12 Tonne - Heavy Duty Towing Rope and cables with 2 Safety Hooks



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CStern Recovery Board Emergency Rescue Tire Ladder Anti Skid Pad Non Slip Plate


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XINCHENYU Military Folding Shovel





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Sealey 750mm Breaker Bar





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Wheel nut socket set impact sockets




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WD40 Spray 600mm can





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Easy start 300mm



1 x can https://amzn.to/2sFWAui

3 x can's https://amzn.to/36QfQ7f








Omeril waterproof rechargeable head torch .


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Warning triangle three pack




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Dickies hi vis hoodie




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Portwest hi vis bomber jacket





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Dickies hi vis waterproof trousers





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Draper 18 piece socket set




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Stanley 10 pice screwdriver set






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Draper Redline heavy duty pliers set





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Draper Metric & Imperial Hexagon key set


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GearWrench 12 piece ratchet spanner set



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Rechargeable waterproof work light x 2







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Fire extinguisher & fire blanket







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Window breaker and seatbelt cutter tool



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First aid kit







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So that was my roadside emergency check list, most of it is just basic stuff and hopefully you should already have most of it or some of it at least. If you ever do have a roadside emergency the items listed above will make your life so much easier, you will be able to sort most things yourself.


I hope you all enjoyed it and found it useful


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