Hey there,
I'm looking to build or buy a human powered bug out vehicle, (not a bike)
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I'm looking to build or buy a human powered bug out vehicle, (not a bike)
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Human powered BOV
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What r u looking for to get out of ur vehicle? All terrain? Only streets? One person? Two? Loading capacity? Two wheels? Three? four? As soon as you go bigger than a bike you will get heavier, means you really cant load much into your vehicle or you only wanna go downhill. What could work, depends on where u live, would be some kind of ultra light cart or buggy with a sail or kite.
2 people, I was thinking some kind of wagon type thing...
100 pounds about
I'll look into that thx
100 pounds about
I'll look into that thx
The website doesnt tell you how heavy it is. Its 599€ heavy tho. Lol
I still dont think its a proper vehicle. If I need something reliable, off the grid vehicle I will rely on a horse/donkey carriage, boat, hand wagon.
If you wanna build one, you propably want to get some kind of electric motor assistance like the ebikes out there. Recharge with solar panels.
I still dont think its a proper vehicle. If I need something reliable, off the grid vehicle I will rely on a horse/donkey carriage, boat, hand wagon.
If you wanna build one, you propably want to get some kind of electric motor assistance like the ebikes out there. Recharge with solar panels.
Why pedal, when you can ride. Mind you it doesn't have an A.C. so in Texas, you'd fry like an egg. Solar, wind, and electric-powered vehicle relies a combination of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric recharging, no-emission vehicle on the road. Eclectic produces energy, combining 2.5 square meters of photovoltaic cells, one or more wind turbines, and NiMH (NIV-7) batteries. Intended for driving in urban areas, it offers a range up to 50 km at a speed of 50 km/h (electronically restricted), while continually producing and storing energy, even when not in use. Eclectic can also be customized with a variety of additional features like a WiFi kit and water-resistant Sony Radio/CD/MP3. Of course its French, and the website is very austere, it has no technical specs website or if it does, you can't get to it. The two owners appear to be working with American entrepreneurs to begin building a few that might meet Federal standards. Of course, since the website doesn't say how much, I'm thinking way out of our price range.
Their are some solar powered golf carts, don't think you want that. The rest are codependent on bicycle technology.
None of the ones that I did explore...were all terrain. I maintain two 250 cc dirt bikes and my two ATV's. None run off solar or wind though. Of course non-gas I have just two mountain bikes with Kevlar bike tires.
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‘eclectic’ by venturi, 2008 the roof of this three person car is lined with solar panels, which can produce enough energy to travel 7 KM
at almost 50 KM/H. the wind turbine on the roof of the vehicle can fuel the car for a journey twice as long.
Also since you live in the desert SW..did you think of using a wind sail...not as big as the ones you see on the dunes...but similar? I've got a crude blueprint of one, but its not PDF'd. Using aluminum and exhaust piping, you can build an adequate frame and use strengthened axles on dune buggy tires. Excess of 50 mph....with the blue print that I have. Just need lots of wind and also flat space. My print as three seats and stowage.
Google on railroad bikes. Some preppers plan on using the nation's railways for transit. That way, no issues riding over rough terrain.
My advice, forget the human power, and revert to what we used before....HORSES.
