In big cities one suggestion would be a small scooter / motorcycle that gets 80 - 100 mpg. the roads are going to be impassible with a 4 wheeled vehicle. Gas can spare, and a few essentials in your bug out bag - also pack a small set of bolt cutters so you can get out of the major highways fences. 150 miles around D.C. to get to the Blue Ridge would be a good target.
@TheTyrial86
6 жыл бұрын
Whatever is commonly used as fleet vehicles is probably going to be your best option, in general on vehicle purchases. Parts are everywhere. A good upgrade for trucks is aux fuel tanks, preferably the kind that are frame mounted. Extend hour range, which is what will be needed especially when you don't have to stop.
@AutumnOaksFarm
6 жыл бұрын
Good points JJ. I do like my 1971 C10 with a straight six and geared the right way. My daily driver is a 4x4 Suburban.
@randycoolbaugh1408
6 жыл бұрын
I had an 88 burb... for many years, 1996 to 2015. (RIP). I finally lost the battle against new York state salt. my new BOV is a 54 dodge.
@randycoolbaugh1408
6 жыл бұрын
yep.
@KILLKING110
6 жыл бұрын
I didn't see you mention the bicycle since you can get a cart attachments for a bicycle and its generally faster than walking and you can easily replace a punctured tube or tire along with the fact they require very little maintenance with ease of silence and its stealthy.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Yep Bikes can be great. I have been trying to work with a company to bring you guys something on that soon... :)
@politenessman3901
6 жыл бұрын
Have a look at Tannus brand solid tyres - a pain in the proverbial to fit, but I've ridden mine for 2.5 years (I'd guess about 17500kms) and just had to replace the rear one - the front one is still in great shape.
@SurvivalTheory
6 жыл бұрын
I've been working on a bug out trailer to pull behind truck. Truck holds a lot, but if bugging out, I'm going to take as much as possible. Even if I can't take it all the way, I might be able to stash it closer, since I'm leaving home. Of course, everything is situational. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Same here! No reason to leave valuable supplies at home to be looted.
@SurvivalTheory
6 жыл бұрын
I have a plain white truck. I got white because I can make it look like any type of emergency or county vehicle, by adding either a "found" magnetic sticker, or placing cones around it when parked, or having the proper emergency lighting system on it. You'd be surprised at what I can get away with using the above methods. White has its advantages and disadvantages, and in many circumstances would be considered "grey man", but yes, it is a distinguishable color.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Cool idea!
@sheepdogonthehill
6 жыл бұрын
I live in lefty world so I went with a Subaru outback to blend in. 8.7" ground clearance 4wd etc. Still miss my truck tho
@jc-cw9sd
6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Viesselman Subaru’s are a good choice
@tixximmi1
6 жыл бұрын
I would like to add that computers installed on cars began in 1979. I would recommend a pre-1979 vehicle. Although the video is correct in discussing parts, any EMP or CME could render your car/truck kaput. Parts may not be an issue then. Also, these earlier vehicles are easier to work on.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Luckily both an EMP or a CME is a very low probability event. A CME will not likely effect vehicles at all but an EMP very well could! Thanks.
@tixximmi1
6 жыл бұрын
I don't know, the latest military budget has $6B allocated for EMP prevention and Stratfor here in Austin puts an EMP in the top three possibilities. And the Army proving grounds in Utah did experiments with CME and they have a different opinion. (remember 1859) What makes an EMP blast so critical is that an effective one would cause grave damage. There have also been studies done on a magnetic reversal but if Dr. Felix is correct it won't matter anyway. Almost as bad as a Gamma Ray Burst.
@LadyTSurvival
5 жыл бұрын
im jealous of your rig and set up. its awesome. the only thing i can think of is putting an actual winch on the front of your truck. even though you have a come a long and a tow strap. with a beefy brush guard to protect your radiator better
@catman7153
6 жыл бұрын
You may have mentioned it in one of your other videos, but I always carry a small floor jack. It's a lot easier and safer than the dinky jacks that come with most vehicles, and I've even used it to lift logs when cutting firewood, so I have ground clearance for the chainsaw.
@hammer9390
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, good advice.
@gonefishing3644
6 жыл бұрын
Those are all good tips you shared. My household is depending upon a gas fueled crew cab truck with tow package and a 24-foor travel trailer if we have to evacuate. This will give us the best opportunity for boondocking on BLM land or in a casino parking lot if all the hotels and motels outside the evacuation zone are occupied by fellow evacuees and there are no RV spaces left in RV parks, state parks, etc. If you have to evacuate suddenly in an emergency, your bug-out vehicle is probably going to be the one you have, regardless of how suited it is for the task. What you can do about that vehicle is make sure it is well-maintained and that you do not put off necessary repairs or replacements of worn-out tires, windshield wipers, etc. You can also make it a habit to check tire pressure and fluid levels on a regular basis and make adjustments as needed. You can also make sure your fuel level NEVER gets below the half-way mark because you can travel a long way on half a tank of fuel while unprepared drivers are stuck in long lines at local fuel stations. And you can make sure you have a spare tire, can of motor oil, jug of wiper fluid, some basic tools for changing a tire, jumper cables and a case of bottled water on board so you do not get stranded on the side of the road because of something basic and easy to fix. It is also a good idea to travel in a convoy with neighbors or relatives, if you all can agree on an evacuation route. That way if one vehicle breaks down it could be towed by another vehicle or the occupants of the broken down vehicle could be distributed among the other vehicles so no one gets left behind.
@coolclips4938
6 жыл бұрын
Emergency roadside kit, first aid kit and a fire extinguisher. As for yours I like the idea of having tow straps
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Yep all those are in there as well! Good stuff.
@politenessman3901
6 жыл бұрын
I would add a touring bicycle with solid tyres (tannus brand) and panniers or Bob trailer per person, if you run out of fuel but have to keep going, having a person powered machine is a great option.
@itsdirtycivilian2U
6 жыл бұрын
After everything I've researched I believe that the 2000 to 2007 suburban Z71 4x4 is the best BOV. I have owned 3 of those so far, they have the 5.3l V-8 which is by far the best small V-8 I've ever seen, our current 2007 has 320,000 miles on it and is still running strong! Parts for that truck and engine is so easy to scavenge and find. The 6 lug wheels are super common too, again easy to come across if you need more. Things may break on the road and having a vehicle that you can find parts for easily is so important. You can take parts from the suburban's, Tahoe's, Yukon's, Yukon xl, escalade, escalade ext, escalade esv, Silverado, sierra, avalanche. The Z71 model has stronger suspension and because its a full size SUV space isn't an issue. You can find that gen. Suburban for around 5k with relatively low miles. I would find one in climates that don't have a lot of snow and salt so its not rusted out.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@bevlower6793
6 жыл бұрын
I love all your suggestions, especially the grey man look, quiet tires & trailer hitch. For me, I kind of think about it a little in reverse...meaning, what all do I need to take with me if I bug out & then, what size vehicle would that require? If it would require a bigger vehicle than I am able to afford, what can I bump or replace in the "needed" stuff to get it into a smaller vehicle. Probably planning on stuffing the family, the pets & the livestock into the back of the truck is not a workable solution...maybe a family car with a box trailer (as suggested) would be ok. in short...throw all your stuff in a pile & see how much space you need...then reevaluate AGAIN!
@wjf213
6 жыл бұрын
Really a very good video. I never really gave it thought about colors and how easy it is to I.D. them....then again, I never really thought about running or hiding from anyone like that before. haha I agree about automatic transmissions for your reasons as well as if I have a leg or even an arm injury. If I only have the use of one leg, it makes it pretty hard to shift. A winch and bumper with heavy duty clevis mounts, out in the country, is a must have item. I have had a couple electric winches, and I will NEVER again own one, other than on my ATV's. I bought a 12,000 pound 2 speed hydraulic winch from Mile Marker, and I could not be happier. They're more expensive, but they work and they last forever and have 100% duty cycle. I did add in a power steering cooler at the same time to help keep the fluid from over heating if a lot of winching was done and to give me a little more fluid as well. Electric winches are hard on your alternator and every vehicle these days has an alternator that's sized just big enough to run all the electronics in today's vehicles and there's a lot. So what happens is your alternator has enough power to run the vehicle and recharge the battery after you crank the engine for 2 or 3 seconds, and in 10 or 15 minutes it has your battery recharged. An electric winch now, that's basically a starter motor and you could be running it for several minutes, and that drains your battery down way too far for a standard battery to take, without damage. The alternator can not keep up with the winch demand, so your battery has to supply the power, and that battery is not designed to take that kind of load for that length of time. Also the life of a starter motor is just a few hours and that's it. That may not sound like a long time, but if you crank your engine 6 times a day for 3 seconds each, that's under 20 seconds. You might use up two minutes of its life each week and an hour or so a year if you're really using it. Now look at an electric winch and how long you could be forced to use it and you can quickly see how the life of them is rather short and much shorter because you're really heating them up and using them hard, unlike when starting a vehicle for a couple seconds. Hydraulic winches run off your power steering pump, and those pumps run at 1,500 psi and they're built to last and last and last. I mean when was the last time you had one go out or even heard of one going out? If you're just looking at a winch as an extreme once or twice in a life time OMG how did I get in this situation type of thing, and you don't plan on keeping the truck for more than a few years, then maybe a cheaper electric winch is the way to go, but if you plan on keeping it, and using it on the farm and not just for stuck vehicles, then I'd go hydraulic for sure. I would also get a winch rated at least 1.5 times the weight of a loaded vehicle and twice or more if possible. Keep in mind a vehicle mired to its axle has a mire factor of 1.5 times its weight. So a 5,000 pound vehicle will take at least 7,500 pounds to pull it out, and if it's over the wheels, the mire factor is TWICE the vehicle weight. This is when you start to need a snatch block and then start figuring in friction factors of snatch blocks. Now sink a vehicle up to the hood and you're looking 3 times the vehicle weight. Back on the farm in the spring, if you did happen to get a tractor stuck, you better know what you're doing or VERY bad and EXPENSIVE things happen VERY fast. I'd also replace the wire rope with synthetic rope when it wears out or sooner if you can. If you break a wire rope, it's dangerous, but synthetic is not nearly as bad. Plus it's lighter on your front end and much stronger so you can drop a size and get an extra 50 to 100 feet of rope on your winch and more is better. You start adding in a snatch block and you'll be glad you had the extra rope. I don't really see anyone besides the fire dept. needing wire rope over synthetic, but what do I know. I will say that electric winches should not really have synthetic rope because they do get hot when under a longer heavy load and that heat is generally several hundred degrees and starts to get past the point of what synthetic rope can handle. Short work with little heat is fine, but electric winches get hot. Just some thing to take into account when figuring out what to buy. I'd say get a tree save strap, but then you'd have to get a tree too. I'd get a REAL Hi Lift Jack and get a 60" model for farm use. Trust me. Also have extra large wooden base plates and maybe some dunnage blocks for bracing if winching up hill and you need to reset a winch line. Get two chains that are 100 grade at least and 20' to 30' long each with grab hooks. In wide open areas like yours, longer chain is much better for a longer reach. Don't get 70 grade because you will at some point use it on your tractor and that gets a little dangerous with that kind of pulling power, so just get 100 grade for EVERYTHING. Have a spool of mechanics wire to wire the grab hooks to the chain so they don't unhook and fall off if there's some slack during pulling, and some dykes or pliers to cut and twist the wire tight. Pliers work, but dykes are so nice to just cut the wire after you're done. Pliers are hard to get in and cut the wire. For emergency repairs, I'd have BARS STOP LEAK for your cooling system, engine block and heads. They have every kind of stop leak you can imaging and it's all good stuff. In fact most car manufacturers are putting it in every vehicle that rolls off the assembly line to ensure a non leaking vehicle. When I was a mechanic back in the early 80's, a guy came into the dealership with a Dodge slant 6 and I looked and his engine block was leaking from a crack. I told him and he said, oh yeah it's been like that for a couple years now, I just throw in a can of BARS in it and it's good for another 6 or 8 months. hahaha A good simple tire plug kit is a must have too. Another thing that you'll probably never need but if you do, there's NO substitute is a good fuel tank patching kit. Both tire and fuel tank repair kits are dirt cheap and a must have. You will also want a GOOD pair of safety glasses and a case for them, because once you crawl under a dirty vehicle to fix some thing, every piece of crap falls right in your eyes. I'd also have an emergency replacement fan belt. The kind that fits everything and you splice it together. Now it will fit anything and not just one vehicle and no special tools needed to install it. Lastly I'd have hand cleaner and clean rags and paper towels in that tool box. If you have to do emergency work on your truck, you do not want to climb in your truck and grab the wheel with filthy hands. Most of this is not daily carry unless you're a working farm or ranch, but it should be in a box you grab for emergencies and bugging out. This is my suggestions from past experiences. Keep up the great work.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Lots of great info in there! Thanks for adding to the convo!
@williambeasley2582
6 жыл бұрын
My daily driver is a 2006 chevy 2500hd 2wd .I run 10 ply road tires on the front and 10 ply mud grip rear all tires are standard size to not draw attention. I usually have a cap on it 8ft bed standard cab but for certain things I also have a metal farm rail body also both a adjustable trailer hitch and a5th wheel hitch. I have a 2003 27ft 5th wheel camper. My basic camouflage is I can look like all the other farmers going to market or retired going camping . My backup is a1998 s10 pickup I also have both camper she'll or a toolbox and body rails .I just put new tires on it All I need to leave is a direct ion lol take care and good luck.
@AH6man
6 жыл бұрын
I had a 1999 audi a4 wagon as my BOV. It was AWD, 5 spd, and great gas milage and it was decently quick too then I realized my BMW 335D was the better option. Its a diesel so fuel options are much better. I got the DEF delete. I have 430 t and 270 hp and get about 32 mpg avg. Its goes 0-60 in about 5.6 seconds too.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@markc1234golf
6 жыл бұрын
I live in rural Ireland and use a 12 year old 110 Land Rover Defender. 5 cylinder diesel. EVERY farmer out here has a diesel tank for tractors etc (I store 2000lts on my farm myself). Its not fast, but you are never going to outrun any car on the road in an SUV - point is it can go absolutely anywhere. Parts are cheap and its easy to fix. As for alternative transport...... horses!
@jordanmariam8984
5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I and our four (4) dogs have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 for a daly driver and Bug Out Vehicle.
@davidstephens4639
6 жыл бұрын
The only too u need: 89-97 Dodge Cummins with manual-shift is the only common vehicle that can be run with no electronics or electrical after the EMP. Just rig the fuel shutoff solenoid.
@Tymtravel-wz6di
6 жыл бұрын
Good info. Thx! I thought you already bugged out early when you left Va lol. I kept a ‘95 Suburban & a couple old Jeeps when the kids grew up. If it’s an emp then we’ll be the Waltons piled in my antique el Camino. Points & mechanical fuel pump
@TheFirearmGuy
6 жыл бұрын
Great video JJ - dig the goatee too
@nickslingerland4155
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah great trailer. Soon I'll be working on an old pre WWII trailer passed to me from my grandfather to turn into my camp/bug out trailer. I want to try to make a roof with solar panels that can be hidden. Will be a fun project
@rbo350
5 жыл бұрын
Wow I like the rolling hills on your land, what state do you live in
@RealitySurvival
5 жыл бұрын
Wyoming. It’s not a great place to live from a prepping perspective.
@ronsmith6662
6 жыл бұрын
I imagine a lot of people have location envy after watching your video JJ. I have the same setup as you for vehicles and a short drive can put me at a hunting camp deep in the woods with good fishing and hunting. Here in Canada, wilderness is never that far away. I would love to see a video from you about ATV bug out ideas. Anyhow, thanks for the video.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. I will add it to the list! This location is a good spot except for winter time. Long term survival here without power would be almost impossible.
@ferebeefamily
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you from NC.
@trentonvet6909
6 жыл бұрын
Had some routine maintenance done on my Explorer. I had a new serpentine belt put on but kept the old one just in case.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Smart!
@KeikoFXDesigns
6 жыл бұрын
Automatic vs manual. Automatic usually wins right from the starting line. As for Manual depending on the driver. Most of the times Manual spins tires and this gives the automatic advantage especially in drag racing.
@ScottyM1959
5 жыл бұрын
Great advice here JJ I would've blurred my license plate. Great video for my birthday!
@RealitySurvival
5 жыл бұрын
Why?
@ScottyM1959
5 жыл бұрын
@@RealitySurvivalwell you never know when some anti gun moron will decide you're his next target and decide to follow you home. It's just a precaution I would've taken.
@Mike-fx4ut
3 жыл бұрын
@@ScottyM1959 My thoughts, Screaming. You've beat me to it. :) No Mercy!
@TheRoadpilgrim
6 жыл бұрын
Make sure you check Carid.com for accessories too
@shellylong1873
6 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen you for awhile . A cheap $20 floor jack is priceless and a couple 2 ft length boards to use for a jack or if you get stuck in a hole. A lockout slim Jim kit under $20 at loves truck stop 👍 also a small cigarette lighter plug-in inverter so you can plug-in something you might need that has a house plug. They also sell those at the loves very reasonably priced
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Wonder why? I have been doing videos every week. :) Good suggestions btw!
@shellylong1873
6 жыл бұрын
Reality Survival & Prepping i've been busy too I just haven't seen you popping up on my notifications. I forgot something else very valuable a set of bolt cutters to keep in your truck you never know when you need those in the shit hits the fan scenario. They're very cheap at Harbor freight . Also would like to pick it if you know how to use it. You never know what treachery lies ahead of you.It's good to see you back
@Valleyfoodstoragecompany
5 жыл бұрын
Great advise! Time to look for a mini bike!
@ScottyM1959
6 жыл бұрын
JJ I think this is the one subject that we split on. If you are bugging out it means there are others who are doing the same and freaking out because they ran out gas or food etc. Using the average vehicles can get you yanked out of a broken window or have preps stripped from the back of your truck. I firmly believe for a big out vehicle you need something all terrain capable with a reinforced gas tank and at least shatter resistant glass. There is a group in Idaho called ABC something but they have a channel here that has great prices on Humvees that I would consider once I get my affairs in order. If you've ever seen the movie War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise it shows a great scene of trying to obtain a vehicle and hold on to it with people freaking out while bugging out.
@ScottyM1959
6 жыл бұрын
@@snek9353 I've spoken to the guy from Plan B Supply about options etc I even asked him about delivery considering I'm in Florida and he seemed positive and legitimate. Also because of his various build options I think hes a reliable resource. IMHO
@hummerguy
Жыл бұрын
@@ScottyM1959 If you're in florida and willing to pay for an armored humvee, look up hummerkingz.
@tomjuzba8450
6 жыл бұрын
Like the Jeep with a trailer 5*8 would be fine but the Jeep needs to be a 4door for my purposes. Good video...
@masterhelijettester
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure yet if I chose a good one or not but my only vehicle is a 2018 Silverado crewcab 2WD with EAssist. I have been getting about 22+mpg on the highway but still wary about all the electronics and batteries. And it’s supposed to be able to tow over 11k lbs. So far it’s been fine but haven’t had it a full year yet.
@jec6613
6 жыл бұрын
You really shouldn't be that worried. Even with an EMP, you'd have to be pretty close to affect a vehicle. Modern vehicles are incredibly hardened against it because the entire ignition system is one giant EMP generator, and every time a spark plug wire goes bad it would be bad if the ECU went as well. It's also a metal shell, and steel and aluminum both act as a sort of faraday cage, so long as you have tires that ground you decently well (most OEMs don't, but replacements will do very well). Only the early 2000's vehicles (pre-CAN bus) are better, and then only really because you can bypass most of the electronics by pulling fuses - or in the case of Subaru, inserting fuses.
@mikec.6460
6 жыл бұрын
Very awesome video, thank you for some cool ideas
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@BryceChristensen1000
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Johnson, What would you think of an electric vehicle used to go to an off the grid solar shed?
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah if you had enough solar panels to charge it that may be a good option. Although you wpuld prolly not have the option of 4 wheel drive. But the trade off might be worth it. I have been looking into a 2x2 electric motorbike. Which is pretty cool.
@richavic4520
6 жыл бұрын
Lots of food for thought. I think a full-size van, to which Ford and Chrysler have made significant changes, may be the ultimate gray man vehicle. An AWD model may not be available. I haven't kept up with what is offered. Having fve kids forced the purchase of a 12 passenger Club Wagon. One ton. Remove the seats and a cord of firewood was no problem.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
The only problem with vans is that when I see them I automatically think...creeper. Lol. But then again I am just not right in the head.
@randycoolbaugh1408
6 жыл бұрын
after much thought... Im gonna bug in.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
That is all good until you have to Bug out.
@quinnwarman5139
6 жыл бұрын
Like the Yamaha two wheeler I had one wen I was a young fella IT200 GOOD old bike
@shouldibehere
6 жыл бұрын
What, no wind during filming? You can't fool me...fess up. This was green screen and CGI. :)
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. No kidding! There was some but I was using the barn as a wind block.
@alexalbis3137
6 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about using the diamond back bed cover thing that Canadian prepper uses? That way you could easily have your 4 wheeler mounted and possibly another bike.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure what he has but I haul a lot of loads so I dont like to have anything that covers the bed personally.
@alexalbis3137
6 жыл бұрын
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@alexalbis3137
6 жыл бұрын
Reality Survival & Prepping makes sense, to each their own but I thought I'd mention it since you said you wanted to have a quick deploy type deal if you need to dismount quickly. I linked the video
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I will take a look!
@alexalbis3137
6 жыл бұрын
@@RealitySurvival sounds good!
@robertscott9778
6 жыл бұрын
I'd add a push bar
@zeb781
6 жыл бұрын
I prefer diesel over gas just due to the shelf life and flammability
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
That is an advantage for sure.
@jec6613
6 жыл бұрын
One thing you missed: a full size spare tire! On newer vehicles they're very uncommon, even on trucks, so having one is a definite need. As for vehicle choice, I see a lot of comments about these big trucks, but honestly that depends on where you live. It would be difficult to negotiate roads in anything with a high ground clearance that can take a 300HP engine in much of New England - and trucks like yours routinely get stuck in 4" of icy muck or less, while my 20 year old daily Subaru barrels through 12" of the stuff without issue. As always, know your area. :)
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Yep you got to know what works for you! Each winter I spend a lot of time each winter pulling out cars and trucks of all types. Even Subarus. :)
@jec6613
6 жыл бұрын
Which is why if I lived where you did, I'd probably have a nice big truck, too. F-150 though, I'm a Ford guy at heart. ;)
@patr10t762
6 жыл бұрын
2 vehicles getting 15 mpg means that you will need one gallon of fuel to get 7.5 miles. A combo of 20mpg and 40mpg will mean a gallon of fuel will move the family 15 miles. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Be prepared to discard your ride like an empty revolver and pick up another to stay in the fight. Do not be so attached that you walk circles around "your" vehicle trying to keep it going while there are a hundred others sitting in an abandoned car lot right next to you. As a firearm instructor once told me "don't carry a $1500 weapon because when the cop barks at you to drop the weapon, you don't want the cost of it contributing to poor decision making". Same holds true for vehicles if you have invested tens of thousands in it and It fails or is taken by force, don't let the investment contribute to poor decision making. As for a trailer I prefer my trailers as narrow or less than the width of the tow vehicle. The reason is simple if the cat's whiskers fit (aka the cars mirrors) so will the body. Less likely to hang up navigating obstacles. By the way to preserve the wood on your trailer wipe (or spray) it with waste (or new) motor oil and leave in the sun to soak in and repeat every year or so.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@patr10t762
6 жыл бұрын
+Korben all good points. A little more disclosure I am a mechanic. 1 fuel economy, shtf may not happen when you have a full tank or price gouging on your route. as some examples. 2. I'm not suggesting discarding a good vehicle, what I am suggesting is in a collapsing social climate would you be safer hunched over the engine facilitating repairs for hours or pulling a replacement alongside and transferring kit? 3. dropping an expensive gun when threatened and out gunned. I have been watching fear the walking dead and a character will take insane risks to keep her 6 wheel mrap. Which also touches on fuel economy. 4 investment, i agree on making an investment. On the other hand some people build up vehicles until they are bored or something else peaks their interest. I really want a deuce and a half then I ask two questions 1. if it broke down right now can I afford the $300 tow bill? 2. where will I source parts without the Internet? 4. truck bed trailers rock! unfortunately our big body van is no longer. So with the two is one philosophy when my truck bed trailer is sold I will acquire another the size of my current vehicles with the fuel tank(s) still attached. I already have a m416 trailer clone ready to roll. Thanks for the polite conversation, be blessed.
@tom_olofsson
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. No vanity plates. Nothing that makes your vehicle memorable.
@davidgillettuk9638
6 жыл бұрын
I'd go diesel as it stores longer term better.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Sure thing if you can stock all you need.
@farwalker3672
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Lots of good points. I noticed you only had one roll of toilet paper in the toolbox. I know one size doesn’t fit all but I’d certainly want a lot more toilet paper if I was bugging out. Just saying. Take care
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
I also have some more in my edc pack. That was just an extra roll that got tossed in there.
@farwalker3672
6 жыл бұрын
Reality Survival & Prepping no doubt. You can never have enough TP when you are out and about in the back country.
@TheRoadpilgrim
6 жыл бұрын
There is a bumper company called Renault bumpers i think check them out.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JojoCrazyCat
6 жыл бұрын
All machines break down, so its never a long term bug out reality. I stores are shut down, parts will be hard to get. A but out can just me trying to get away from natural disasters. If its an all system shut down, most people will panic. You don't want to be out on the road when that is going on. But if your in a place like a forest fire coming, sometimes you need to bug away from that. Always have what stuff you need ready, just in case you need to but out. Try and be prepared before things can go bad.
@KaylynnStrain
6 жыл бұрын
I do not drive but my trike will be my bugout vehicle if I can't score a ride from a trusted person
@mountainmaid1632
6 жыл бұрын
Can't understand why u would be safer in car or truck..hard to hide in one..no place like home...bugging in...bullets go thru them..except engine..can think of so many situations u would get ambushed in Cecile. Has happened to me..no way
@patr10t762
6 жыл бұрын
I run all over the spectrum. A 31 year old Isuzu pup for its manual transmission , single v belt, no power steering simplicity. With duplicate electronic parts in a faraday cage. And a generation two Prius for its insane fuel economy and stealth climate control when parked. A squad of bicycles to blend in with the neighbors here in town. A tip! whatever you have as a bug out vehicle do not have a lien or loan on it! If the event is a slow circle the drain economic shtf you don't want your car repossessed a week before you need it. Or almost as bad electronically disabled (although that could be bypassed). Stay away from late model diesels, the highly computerized engines and emissions systems and need for exhaust fluid will make your vehicle a brick within a few months post shtf.
@acerrubrum5749
6 жыл бұрын
The canoe.
@RealitySurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Got one if I need it!
@acerrubrum5749
6 жыл бұрын
@@RealitySurvival Above your head. Boats, canoes, kayaks - ocean, lakes, rivers the choice of explorers, voyageurs and coureur de bois 🚤 🛶🚣♂️⛵ less traffic and access to areas with no roads.
@leatherneckprepper4477
6 жыл бұрын
Wish I could send you a picture of my bug out vehicle
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