Right place if you
Are stocking a coach or tow vehicle for long corridor days. Inherited a “kit” that is mostly expired plastic. Want a priority order, not a shopping-aisle dump.
Safety · corridor travel
RV emergency roadside kit
Most kits are built around what is convenient to sell. Build yours around what you actually reach for on a shoulder — visibility first, then the tools that get you to a shop instead of stranded.
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond.
Field notes
On remote MT · WY · ID · WA legs, the failure that strands you is often small — a soft tire, a dead chassis battery, a fuse, a dark shoulder. The kit that matters is the one you can find in the dark with one hand while traffic is still moving.
Who this is for
Maybe not yet if
You need tire pressure method — see tire pressure by load. You need fire extinguisher placement — see RV fire safety.
Visibility and scene safety first
Be seen
Reflective triangles or appropriate warning devices, a high-visibility vest, and a headlamp (hands-free matters). Place devices well back for the speed of the road you are on.
People first
A first-aid kit sized for who is traveling — not a token tin — plus personal meds kept accessible, not buried in a bay.
Weather layer
Gloves, rain shell, and drinking water beat another novelty multitool when you are outside for an hour.
Where you stop
If you can limp to a wide pullout or exit, do. Working in a live lane is a last resort.
Tools and communication
Match fasteners to your rig — a basic socket/hex set, screwdrivers, pliers, electrical tape, zip ties, and a roll of quality tape for temporary holds that get you to a shop. Tire plug kit and a portable compressor you have tested. Jumper cables or a jump pack rated for your chassis battery chemistry. Spare fuses and bulbs for the circuits you actually run. A paper map for the corridor you drive — cell coverage fails exactly where breakdowns hurt most. A properly installed cell booster (see weBoost install) improves the odds of a call getting out; Starlink helps when you already have a travel install — we do Starlink installs only, not as a “certified partner” title.
Owner checklist
- Triangles/vest/headlamp staged where the driver can reach them first
- Compressor and plug kit tested at home, not discovered empty on the shoulder
- Jump pack charged on a schedule; cables uncoiled and checked
- Paper maps for your usual corridor plus ice/water
- Extinguisher accessible and within date — see fire-safety guide
- Emergency contacts written down, not only in a locked phone
Failure modes we see
Kit buried
Perfect inventory under three totes and a grill.
Dead compressor
Never tested; battery flat; wrong fittings.
Phone-only navigation
No signal, no map, no plan.
No scene control
Working dark without triangles on a fast road.
DIY vs book UMRT
Reasonable DIY
Build and stage the kit, test air and jump gear, keep extinguishers current.
Book us when
You need tire, chassis, or electrical help after a roadside event on the corridor — or want a pre-trip inspection. Prefer Text location, photos, and what already failed.
FAQ
Do you sell kits?
We service and advise on the corridor. Build from real needs, not a branded tote.
Is a booster required?
Not legally — but remote coverage gaps make voice/text harder exactly when you need help.
What does a visit cost?
Trip $75 within 30 miles then $1.50/mi each way; labor ~$150/hr with 1-hour minimum / 30-minute increments; diagnostic $175 applied if you proceed.
Text first?
Prefer Text (616) 606-5277 — especially if you are already on a shoulder and need a triage pass.
Related: RV fire safety · weBoost install · Tire pressure by load · Chassis service
Pricing teaser
Trip fee $75 within 30 miles, then $1.50/mi each way. Labor ~$150/hr (1-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute increments). Diagnostic $175 applied toward repair if you proceed.
Credentials (text): Victron Professional Certified Installer · weBoost Authorized Installer · Peplink Certified Associate · Dometic Professional Certified. Starlink = installs only (not a certified partner title).