SHTF vehicle take 2

[mavisky]

I like a little comfort when the SHTF.

Mounts on top of roofrack carry twin 12' kayaks - Also carries all of our camping gear, the wife and I, and our 3 dogs with plenty of room to spare.

 

[Lars]

so suggesting a pair of these, or similar, is out of the question eh?

Carborated - street legal - off-road capable.
Husqvarna - TE 630

 

[Ogre]

so suggesting a pair of these, or similar, is out of the question eh?

Carborated - street legal - off-road capable.
Husqvarna - TE 630

Even better, check out the multi fuel (primarily diesel) Kawasakis /klr 650's i beleive... Right now, they may be GI only

 

[Waveraider]

I have a '98 Cherokee and a '68 Roadrunner, so i have both. You can't kill a 4.0L Cherokee.

 

[kycrawler]

I am a mechanic and cherokees see their fair share of problems , crank sensors on the 4.0's , cooling system issues , dropping 5 th gear in the manual trans , 231 t cases crackin apart ,

 

[JustGone]

Volkswagen Iltis

Awesome off road
4x4
granny gear
SIMPLE

most you find will be ex military

 

[Dr Falken]

Still looks like the KubelWagen to me. Weren't some of the WWll versions 4x4 also?

Volkswagen Iltis

Awesome off road
4x4
granny gear
SIMPLE

most you find will be ex military

 

[DJDan]

You can see my old SHTF vehicle in my pic. I just sold it, and I'm sad to say I no longer have a 4X4. Not much could stop that Bronco...aside from accidentally passing the gas station.

 

[Scarecrow]

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[Johnny C]

If it was a nation / world wide SHTF, not just a minor 1, :

If you have a running vehicle, it will make you a huge target, as most folks will revert to a "survive at all costs " mode and will kill you to get your running truck.

Your best bet would be to get to where you need to go in the first 12 HRS, and then hunker down.

 

[Kw55018]

I run a 91 dodge w250 4x4 3/4 ton with a flat bed and a cummins all mechanical the only thing the cpu does is controls the grid heater and abs. Will run on many diff, fuels like diesel, kerosene, sunflower oil, atf, amongst other things with the wieght rating and 4x4 capebility to bug-out or get to a place to bug-in and i drive it every day getting 18-22 mpg.

 

[Bruenor]

The best SHTF vehicle is the one that is paid off. During a long, extended SHTF situation, you won't be doing a lot of driving. Having a paid off SHTF vehicle now will allow you to use your money for more preps; food, guns, ammo, medical supplies.