SHTF vehicle?

[Aggar]

I don't see many Jeeps here. I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. No, it's not EMP proof but other than that it's good to go when tshtf.

An older jeep might be better like a 70's scrambler.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

Ran into a guy a few weeks ago at a car show. He had a 78 CJ5 for sale. Wish I could have bought it; it would have made a great SHTF vehicle. 327 engine, no electronics.

 

[88E30M50]

I just picked this up a couple of weeks back to use as a bug out vehicle. It's not EMP proof, but should be able to get through if that's not the problem being dealt with. I'm thinking of trying to pick up a spare ECU to help with the EMP side. There's not much on this thing that's computer driven, so the ECU might be all that's needed.

 

[Aggar]

I just thought if it's winter and you're taking a diesel, make sure you have enough fuel conditioner. Or you'll be screwed.

 

[malern28us]

If anyone is looking, there is an early 80's Scrambler on Craigslist for sale. They are asking 2500 for it.

 

[jd4320t]

I love the idea of a SHTF vehicle or BOV(Bug Out Vehicle) but I believe in any real situation they will become useless very fast. I think if the SHTF every road that usually has average traffic will be a parking lot. In the country it will be different but country roads lead to busy roads. I believe as far as motorized vehicles go motorcycles and atvs will rule the road.

 

[malern28us]

I love the idea of a SHTF vehicle or BOV(Bug Out Vehicle) but I believe in any real situation they will become useless very fast. I think if the SHTF every road that usually has average traffic will be a parking lot. In the country it will be different but country roads lead to busy roads. I believe as far as motorized vehicles go motorcycles and atvs will rule the road.

Isnt Indy basically a parking lot everyday?
I live far enough in the country and alongside Hwy 24. I have multiple options to get out of here.

 

[jd4320t]

Isnt Indy basically a parking lot everyday?
I live far enough in the country and alongside Hwy 24. I have multiple options to get out of here.

Yeah that's kinda my point. In a situation like mine it really won't matter what kind of vehicle I have. If the SHTF it will be near impossible for me to even get out of Indy in a four wheel vehicle.

 

[malern28us]

What about if you bugged out in a Polaris RZR? One of those fancy new 4 seaters. Idk what they cost though.

 

[jd4320t]

What about if you bugged out in a Polaris RZR? One of those fancy new 4 seaters. Idk what they cost though.

Yeah I've seen them but honestly I could'nt see anything except an enduro or dirtbike making it out of Indy. For me it's my bicycle then my feet.

Someday I'd like to have a dual sport motorcycle

 

[malern28us]

Or one of these in 2wd?
Ural | Russian Sidecar Motorcycles

 

[jd4320t]

Or one of these in 2wd?
Ural | Russian Sidecar Motorcycles

Yeah I've actually seen one in Broad Ripple.

 

[jd4320t]

I'm thinking of starting with one of these. They are farely cheap and no plates or insurance is required. With the low cost I could stand to lose it if need be.

Don't laugh at the Ruckus!

 

[cklein6576]

merc 300d, find a McDonalds and filter the oil=french fry mobile!

 

[beararms1776]

What does everybody have for shtf vehicle? I've got a Polaris ranger to take off to the woods and my diesel pickups but was just curious as to what everybody else is gonna use. I'm thinking if getting an old military blazer or pickup.

My legs and feet. I can go a lot of places a vehicle could never go.

 

[Arm America]

Sounds like everyone is buggin out.
Where is everyone going?

I must have missed that thread.

 

[gage]

merc 300d, find a McDonalds and filter the oil=french fry mobile!

for now...
1982 300D mercedes turbo diesel.
I just bought it. It had been sitting for several years.
The last oil change was 14.5 YEARS ago.
I have a whole 'nother level of respect for mercedes.
After putting a good battery in it... it started without any hesitation and shut off like a dream. Simple, reliable and dang near EMP proof.

My ultimate Dream bug out vehicle = UNIMOG

 

[jd4320t]

Sounds like everyone is buggin out.
Where is everyone going?

I must have missed that thread.

City life will quickly get very hard for me to survive. In my current preparation I could'nt stay long.

 

[malern28us]

Plus its an excuse to justify buying another toy!

 

[jd4320t]

Plus its an excuse to justify buying another toy!

For sure. Prepping is smart and fun!