Just as a guide to what I am talking about.
Does anyone set up their vehicle for the impending doom and gloom?
As of now, I think I could survive for years with what is in my truck.
Maybe that is why my gas mileage is low...
Truck/car setup....
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Just as a guide to what I am talking about.
Does anyone set up their vehicle for the impending doom and gloom?
As of now, I think I could survive for years with what is in my truck.
Maybe that is why my gas mileage is low...
I have set up my truck for weather related emergency. but nothing for doomsday/combat related. because I don't like to keep any extra guns in my vehicle in case it gets broken into or stolen while the vehicle is left unattended. Or if I need to get the vehicle towed (break down/ accident). It would be awkward trying to get home with a AR15 if I can't get a ride from a friend/family (imo.)
(I can always grab the guns should I need to bugout.)
I keep a first aid kit, extra cloths, blanket, flashlight, rain gear, rope, knife, hatchet, tarp, tool box, portable jack in my truck. I don't keep extra bottles of water, granola bars /food in the vehicle during the summer because of the heat.
I try to keep the gear hidden/compact because I don't like to have them in the way when I make a trip to home depot or food shopping.
(I can always grab the guns should I need to bugout.)
I keep a first aid kit, extra cloths, blanket, flashlight, rain gear, rope, knife, hatchet, tarp, tool box, portable jack in my truck. I don't keep extra bottles of water, granola bars /food in the vehicle during the summer because of the heat.
I try to keep the gear hidden/compact because I don't like to have them in the way when I make a trip to home depot or food shopping.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
Have a lot of this same stuff in my truck plus heavy duty jumper set (should probably just break down and get a starter box), extra fuses and bulbs, and a get home bag. In the winter time obviously I add some stuff (e tool, actual sleeping bag, some food, etc).
I need a truck for shtf. Would love an old school Land Rover or land cruiser.
As far as jump pack I have had good luck with a prior version of this. Has jumped a truck with completely dead battery.
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As far as jump pack I have had good luck with a prior version of this. Has jumped a truck with completely dead battery.
Weego 44.1 Jump Starting Power Pack (New 2019 Model) 2100 Peak 440 Cranking Amps H... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQSH7DR/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Zx1cFbYHFAKBW
I have a Harbor Freight booster. I have had it about 4 years now. No worries...
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BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I have a Harbor Freight booster. I have had it about 4 years now. No worries...
Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!
Wow that's a hell of a lot smaller than my pancake.
Target
6.5 Creedmoor
Is it bad to keep ammo in the truck?
Will heat / cold affect it?
I ask as I do keep a small ammo can of assorted calibers in the cab. I also have a spare mag or two as well. This stemmed from a trip to the range where not everything was loaded in the vehicle as it should have been.
Will heat / cold affect it?
I ask as I do keep a small ammo can of assorted calibers in the cab. I also have a spare mag or two as well. This stemmed from a trip to the range where not everything was loaded in the vehicle as it should have been.
I store about 15 filled mags at one time. I also keep around 500 rounds of 22lr in the truck at all times as well.
I'm ready for anything. I joined AAA. Home | AAA Northeast
I paid extra for towing through hell.
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
Depending on the stink of the shyte on the fan blade a gasoline powered vehicle would be useless after 6-12 months. This is about how long it will take for unleaded ethanol gasoline to go bad. Yes I have heard of fuel preservatives but they don’t give a forever protection.
Diesel engines and bicycles are in my prepper inventory.
Along with some good bud!!
Diesel engines and bicycles are in my prepper inventory.
Along with some good bud!!
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I can't really be set for extended periods seems I drive an '84 square. No room in those cabs. I keep it simple, comms and guns lol. I've been trying to find an affordable m1031 body, might even consider a m1010 ambulance body to replace the bed.
Gotta agree with @MothMan , diesel is the way to go, but don't expect the new diesels to be happy on anything but pure diesel fuel. Older diesels will drink damn near anything.
Gotta agree with @MothMan , diesel is the way to go, but don't expect the new diesels to be happy on anything but pure diesel fuel. Older diesels will drink damn near anything.
I have been looking for a good deal on an older diesel. Something that I can work on over time. Nothing pretty, just solid.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I do need to put together a couple trauma kits though. I'd really feel better having one in my truck.
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I like the Cummins that Dodge has used since the '80s, not a fan of the Fords but I know many who swear by them.
I also like the simple Detroits that Chevy used. But I'm also a life long Chevy guy. They aren't a power house but with proper maintenance they are reliable. The 6.2 in my CUCV will start without a block heater at -30, whereas my former neighbor's 7.3 would have to be plugged in all night and still fight to get smoke.
Sometimes I'd watch him fight with it for an hour before I'd go out and fire up the measly Detroit just to be a dick.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Need an old deuce with a multi-fuel engine
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
I was in the market for one before I bought the m1008. Found one I planned on buying but it sold a couple days before I could make it up there.
I'd love an LMTV but the prices have been driven through the roof. When they first went to auction they were selling in the $5k range. Now you're lucky to get a good one for $15k.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Come down here and go to Pine Island. Older deuce and half's all over the onion and garlic farms. I'd love to get one but....
A friend of mine is a doctor. He bought one for his camp in Delaware county.