Which vehicle for extended bug out

[Ambu]

Sub for sure. Any trailer is going to increase fuel consumption that much more.

If your BOL is more than a tank away, you should find a new one.

This is what I was thinking as soon as I read the thread.
If you are going to bug out to another state via highway, think of every single zombie movie you've seen. Highways are clogged, you are **** out of luck. Even if the highways are free, you will be in traffic and have reduced gas mileage.

Your BOL should probably be within a comfortable 50-100 miles, any more than that and you are asking for trouble.

If you have to stop to refuel when SHTF, I hope you have tons of cash on hand, because I can see prices at $20 / gallon

 

[jeremy]

Your BOL should probably be within a comfortable 50-100 miles, any more than that and you are asking for trouble.

Yes and no...

It is always good to have more than just a Plan A and B.
How do you know which direction is going to be the right way to Bug towards?!
Or how far you might have to Bug to get out of the Danger?!

I have spots that I can Bug to in All Directions and several that are several says drive.

 

[Ambu]

Yes and no...

It is always good to have more than just a Plan A and B.
How do you know which direction is going to be the right way to Bug towards?!
Or how far you might have to Bug to get out of the Danger?!

I have spots that I can Bug to in All Directions and several that are several says drive.

I agree with you that you should have multiple plans (especially in the event of nuclear related catastrophes as you deal with fallout)

My primary plan is a max 40 mile travel before I regroup and re-assess the situation.

After I make the initial travel I can decide to stay there or continue on to a different location

 

[jeremy]

I agree with you that you should have multiple plans (especially in the event of nuclear related catastrophes as you deal with fallout)

My primary plan is a max 40 mile travel before I regroup and re-assess the situation.

After I make the initial travel I can decide to stay there or continue on to a different location

For me My Original Plan is to Bug In and eval the situation from the house. By doing this it allows me to ascertain exactly how grim the situation is and how far I may have to travel. This allows me to decide what I want to pack as well as choose what I want to use to haul it in.

 

[J man]

I would do the SUV with the small enclosed trailer (motorcycle size). Look around and you might be able to find a trailer on Craigslist or E bay or even in the paper.

 

[elpenguin0717]

I have. A desiel fj40 toyota landcruiser converted to run on veggie oil

 

[elpenguin0717]

I think having a trailer would be more trouble then it's worth if you Ever have to move fast goodluck keeping the trailer behind you

 

[chrstian_indy]

found this on craigslist

'93 chevy g-30 hi cube van

 

[jeremy]

found this on craigslist

'93 chevy g-30 hi cube van

You would need to convert the Cargo Section to a Fuel Cell to go very far....

 

[Gator762]

My farthest BOL is 26 miles away and thats my last resort. I think, like some said, should have more then one or two places to go. I think a car huler is a good idia for a SUV.

 

[Ambu]

My farthest BOL is 26 miles away and thats my last resort. I think, like some said, should have more then one or two places to go. I think a car huler is a good idia for a SUV.

What if you have to go off the road?
The car hauler is going to greatly decrease your mileage and your mobility. You will have trouble doing everything from passing to backing up to squeezing through tight spaces.

Not trying to bash on anybody, just posing good points/questions

 

[MerKWorK]

This, DUH!

Good fuel Mileage
Prime for WVO/WMO
Solid/simple/4X4

My daily driver!!!

 

[The Mechanic]

I'm a suv guy,Jeep cherokee,comanche truck, and chevy traiblazer for the wife.Since i'm rural i plan on bugging in.However plan b is only 4 miles away well stocked smack in the middle of 400 acres(father in laws) woods.I will be towing a high clearance trailer that contains my diesel geni and remaining food stores.Plan c is 26 miles further south but cant be pre stocked,so thats last resort.

 

[Gator762]

Ya I dont like the idea (after I tought about it) but it is in arms reach and i could put almost everyting in the back in the SUV. But i can do the car huler on my last place no prob. I can get there four different ways.

 

[roisigns]

Assume that you will encounter at least one road block along the way. You will need to be able to go off-road and I do not mean thru some suburban yards.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Greyhound bus.

Lord, I'm a Ramblin' Man!

 

[jeremy]

This, DUH!

Good fuel Mileage
Prime for WVO/WMO
Solid/simple/4X4

My daily driver!!!

Spent way to much time fixing those POS, in an earlier life...

 

[Ambu]

This is a BOV. However it doesn't rival the CUCV
(sidenote: ripped off the ugly red trim after this photo was taken)

How my jeep normally looks until it rains:

 

[ghunter]

There was no option on the poll for my ultimate bad ass '92 Road Master Wagon, but that's what I'll be rockin' when it all comes apart.

 

[cwillour]

There was no option on the poll for my ultimate bad ass '92 Road Master Wagon, but that's what I'll be rockin' when it all comes apart.

I believe that falls under "I am hosed and need new vehicles"

Cargo capacity and 500mi range, what's not to love.