SHTF Vehicle of Choice?

[ChevyGuy91]

When I get a garage, I would like to swap a 12v Cummins into a Ford Excursion. Then swap everything electronic/automatic with manual/mechanical. I figure that would make an awesome expedition/BOVBOBGOODEOTWlol truck, plenty of room and power to bring what matters where you want to go.

 

[falcon123]

This. Might as well make some money when the SHTF.

 

[Deleted member 12999]

White Mazda 2wd truck. Works in Afghanistan. Lol

Its the last thing I see in those COD style smart bomb videos

 

[Gastrok]

When the fuel is gone bicycles are going to be in big demand.

 

[squatch413]

Heavy duty bolt cutters, a winch, come-a-long, tire plug kit, cig lighter compressor, and spare tires are all things to consider as well. No AAA when SHTF.

I run a hjlift jack doubles as a winch in a pinch. I also have tow straps and the compressor. Good things to point out.

 

[AllaSnackbah]

Subaru Forester

**** yeah

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

**** yeah

Well, love is what makes a Subaru a Subaru.

 

[arcadia25]

Just make sure its not turbo. You need a reliable car in this situation. Hahaha

 

[AllaSnackbah]

for bug out i would want a 4x4 ATV for each person in my group, each rigged with necessities, towing a trailer full of supplies that person needs and spare fuel. i would travel as light as possible and at night with NVG's.

as for a [STRIKE=SHTF]SHTF[/STRIKE] every day daily driver?

 

[Boghog1]

**** yeah

as long as they are the lipstick variety

 

[Palladin]

Chariot !!

 

[CRSIII]

 

[a1stooge]

1976 ford f100

 

[garandman]

 

[Blitz1]

Chariot !!

That was the only thing available when you were a kid.

 

[goodzilla]

Easy, depends on situation...

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Or

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[The Boondocker]

[/URL][/IMG] 1990 E350 4X4 with rebuilt 7.3 Diesel can travel a little over 650 miles non stop heat, fridge, 30 gal fresh water, led lights 9000 winch

 

[squatch413]

[/URL][/IMG] 1990 E350 4X4 with rebuilt 7.3 Diesel can travel a little over 650 miles non stop heat, fridge, 30 gal fresh water, led lights 9000 winch

Awesome rig!

 

[slap shot]

Where we're going, we don't need roads!

 

[strangenh]

Well, if we're going there, why not just go all the way:

 

[Blstr88]

Something diesel for sure...we live in New England, probably more than half the houses you drive by have 250+ gallons of diesel sitting in a tank behind their house.

Not saying you should steal anyones fuel, but 95% of people are driving gasoline cars and can't burn home heating oil...I say diesels will have more available fuel lying around than gasoline. Plus diesel stores better/longer, and the engines are typically much more robust.

 

[Bob P]

 

[TimoC508]

I agree with the diesel.....for getting the hell away to a bug out location, my VW Passat TDI can get 800 miles on a 18.5 gallon tank.

 

[Canndo]

Earth Roamer
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[CoastieRon]

What kind of SHTF? EMP hits, and most of the newer cars/trucks are dead.

I'll still take my chances with my Tundra

sent from the T3

 

[TimoC508]

Earth Roamer
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Badass!

 

[ColdDayInHell]

I'll take my Frontier (lifted of course). but I'd go with the Titan if I wanted to be a better SHTF vehicle. You want more than 8" of clearance (before cargo) for sure, and a huge gas tank. Also the 4dr Wrangler would be a good choice.

 

[lateapex31]

I wish I could get a diesel engine for one of these!

 

[knoxy]

I'll go with what I've got and be rocking in my '98 Ram quad cab 4x4, with cap and kayaks!

aka the Blue Bomber:



It's a 5.9L gasser, so it only gets about 13mpg [sad2] but runs awesome and has a ton of power. Can pack a ton of stuff under the cap.

I've replaced most of the front end steering components and suspension, put in new brake lines all around, slowly been welding in new metal where rust has set in. Did all the work myself in the driveway, never did any automotive work previously.

Still needs some work for a sticker, but if SHTF, don't ask me for a sticker.

Will trade for guns!

 

[Rider]

What kind of SHTF? EMP hits, and most of the newer cars/trucks are dead.

This has been debunked to an extent by the US EMP Commission report. It isn't a perfect test regime, but it does show that many vehicles are resistant to at least moderate EMP levels. The real destruction occurs to electronics that are connected to the grid, where the pulse can travel along the lines and cook everything.

To your point, if an EMP is what some people say, then have bicycles on standby and plan to bug in, because vehicles would be useless.

My choice of vehicle is my F150 Zombie Edition.