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Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on February 19, 2012 at 18:22

The Suburban was what we used in Iraq as contractors.  They were armored  but they are very dependable.

Permalink Reply by John Theo on August 22, 2012 at 20:07

I am no expert but from everything I read I think an old diesel class rv (class C) or a pre 1996 F250 diesel with a lance type trailer on the back would be my choice. Nothin fancy or too lavish but would want solar on roof.

Permalink Reply by Terry Waldele on August 22, 2012 at 22:48

Thanks, Clint and John, for your responses.  I like all the options for the Fantasy Bugout Vehicle you suggested.  BTW, did either of you see the 1977 movie "Damnation Alley".  Cool machines (shown below)!  How about an APC as your bugout vehicle?

 

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on August 23, 2012 at 0:18

My "bug out vehicle" would literary be a bug .. a VW based sandrail.

It's a proven design ..longest running manufacture & most (21,529,464 beetles produced) manufactured of any design platform. They'll go about anywhere and are tough as nails. Two people can lift the front end & jack it around if necessary .. 3 people (2 lg) for the back end to do same.

The military uses a VW based Chenowth design for their purposes.

I'd personally have something along the lines of what's pictured first. Nothing too exotic .. just std easy to find parts and proven reliability.  

I'd suggest something closer to the Chenowth design for those who desire armament & a little more HP.

Permalink Reply by John Theo on August 23, 2012 at 8:19

Love all the pics. I have seen Damnation Alley a long time ago. I love the sandrail! Never even thought of that. I'd have to figure a way to put two car seats in it though. :)

Permalink Reply by Terry Waldele on August 24, 2012 at 1:11

COOL, Dale!  But I agree with John about the two seats.  Also, an open cockpit design like this is not very practical for the Northwest where I live.  I love the idea of the VW platform, though.  Wish I had my old VW van.  We took it to Alaska and it went everywhere there year 'round, even deeply rutted Jeep trails in the bush (not by my choice, however.  My then teenage daughter and her boyfriend drove it in on some really bad Jeep trails without my knowledge, until she told me about it later.  LOL)  If the sandrail had two car seats and was enclosed, that would be ideal.  In Anchorage about 1985, I remember seeing a VW beetle fitted with roll bars all around it like a bird cage.  Very cool as a bug out vehicle.

Permalink Reply by Trent Rock on October 10, 2012 at 21:04

Mine is a 1984 Bronco

It will survive EMP blast

Cap and rotor!!!

I hope so anyways

It's also easier than newer vehicles to do "field repair"

The bad news is it gets 10 MPG... :(

Permalink Reply by Trent Rock on October 10, 2012 at 21:11

D ale said:

My "bug out vehicle" would literary be a bug .. a VW based sandrail.

It's a proven design ..longest running manufacture & most (21,529,464 beetles produced) manufactured of any design platform. They'll go about anywhere and are tough as nails. Two people can lift the front end & jack it around if necessary .. 3 people (2 lg) for the back end to do same.

The military uses a VW based Chenowth design for their purposes.

I'd personally have something along the lines of what's pictured first. Nothing too exotic .. just std easy to find parts and proven reliability.  

I'd suggest something closer to the Chenowth design for those who desire armament & a little more HP.

I was interested in buying a Chenoweth about 10 years ago. I called them up. The salesman never returned my call...lol

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 10, 2012 at 21:24

@ Trent .. need to offer contract for .25~.5 mil units .. on DOD letterhead.

Trent Rock said:   I was interested in buying a Chenoweth about 10 years ago. I called them up. The salesman never returned my call...lol