PROPERLY PREPARED WITH THE VAN ESSENTIALS

van essentials
Trades

3 min read

A well-stocked van saves time and avoids unnecessary trips. No matter if you’re heading to your first job or squeezing in one last call before heading home, the right van essentials will keep you rolling through the day.

Here are the 5 van essentials every tradesperson should have.

YOUR 5 VAN ESSENTIALS:

  1. TOOLKIT

It sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how often tools go missing or get left behind. Have a dedicated toolkit that you put straight into your van first thing in the morning. Make sure it has all the essentials, like your screwdrivers, pliers, sockets and tape measure so you can always crack on.

  1. GT85

Every van needs a can of GT85. It lubes, cleans and protects and keeps the orange enemy away – ideal for freeing seized parts, shutting up squeaks, maintaining tools and keeping equipment working as it should. Once you’ve got a can in the van, you’ll never find yourself without it.

  1. PPE

No matter the job, safety should come first. Have a pair of safety gloves, glasses and a hi-vis vest stashed in the van, so you’re covered when the unexpected crops up.

  1. CABLE TIES AND TAPE

The unsung heroes in any van. Cable ties, electrical tape and duct tape are perfect for quick fixes, temporary repairs and untangling cables. They’re inexpensive and save the day.

  1. TORCH

You never know when you’ll end up working in a loft, under a sink or finishing after the sun goes down. A reliable torch – ideally a rechargeable one – will stop you faffing with your phone light.

 

HOW THE BEST KEPT SECRET HELPS ON THE JOB

A can of GT85 is one of those van essentials that come in handy time and time again.

Here’s how it can help you throughout the working day:

  1. Free seized nuts, bolts and fixings –no unnecessary delays
  2. Lubes tools and equipment – keeps everything’s raring to go
  3. Displaces moisture – wet conditions aren’t a problem
  4. Prevents rust – shields exposed metalwork
  5. TLC for your van itself – lubes door hinges and tracks, locks, bonnet catches (you get the picture).

MORE ABOUT GT85

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