The never ending search for...the BOV!

[Maverick]

Too much trouble and expense. I'm investing in one of these.

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Have you looked up around Stevens county or Pend Oreille county in Northeast Washington? These are my favorite counties in Washington, lot of prepper support plus it's a Redoubt area. You can almost make most of your journey from Southwest Washington off major roads and highways to these two counties

 

[Helen Back]

I have been looking at the NE part of the state, as well as N.H. You can still get a good chunk of land for a decent price, and there are other like minded folks. I will target these counties a little better. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Brent S]

My biggest concerns for a vehicle would number one be a 4x4. Being able to go off road around obstacles is a must. Something smaller and lighter makes a lot of sense too. Not only could it fit through tighter areas but fuel economy would be important. I figure gasoline would last about a year before going bad, so diesel is a good option too With it lasting longer, even though it’s not as plentiful when scavenging.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Have you looked up around Stevens county or Pend Oreille county in Northeast Washington? These are my favorite counties in Washington, lot of prepper support plus it's a Redoubt area. You can almost make most of your journey from Southwest Washington off major roads and highways to these two counties

I was up in that area over the weekend, only across the state line, looking at property. My daughter lives on the Pend Oreille river. We lived for a long time on the north west side of Lake Pend Oreille. It'll be nice getting a place back up there again and being close to the kids and grandkids.

 

[Brent S]

I have a daughter in Salt Lake City. She works as a realtor there. She said right now when a house lists it is usually flooded with offers that are 10% higher than the asking price. I’ve considered moving out to a more area to weather the coming economic drop I see coming, but Utah won’t be on that list now! She said it’s mostly due to people escaping California now.

 

[Helen Back]

I figure gasoline would last about a year before going bad, so diesel is a good option too With it lasting longer, even though it’s not as plentiful when scavenging.

I have a few cars and a couple of them sit for a loooong time. One of them has had a full tank for three years and it runs ok when I start it and drive it around the block. If you add a fuel preserver like Stabil when you park it, or store the gas, and KEEP THE TANK FULL, it will last for years. Keeping it full helps to keep water from condensation out. When I do go farther in the cars, I throw in a can of Seafoam to protect the fuel lines and system. Once you run half a tank and refill it, the gas is like new again.

A case of Seafoam is a good prep. If you ever have to take gas from cars that have been sitting, to further your journey.

 

[Petoski]

Fuel supplies will run out very quickly and most of the roads will be blocked just as quickly. Personally i will stick with the bike and a puncture repair kit.

 

[Maverick]

Fuel supplies will run out very quickly and most of the roads will be blocked just as quickly. Personally i will stick with the bike and a puncture repair kit.

We have a lot FSR (Forest Service Roads) that aren't monitored, majority of people don't know about them, going from one's home to a bug out location using these roads should already know how much fuel it will take. I can travel 78 miles from my place to the cabin without touching and normal traveled roads, in my case a vehicle will only get you so far, that's why we are using quads and horses. In most cases a FSR would be the choice for preppers, at least here in Washington including most places out West. Geographic are going to dictate mode of travel, in a lot of cases a bike would be a good choice.

 

[Brent S]

Mahindra makes a Jeep knock off that is now sold in the US. It’s tough and small, and has a gas and diesel option. It dosent have all the emissions stuff on it nor turn signals so is sold as an off road vehicle only here. The reason I bring it up is it is built way tougher than any of the quads out there. It is very similar to the old willys Jeep. I think it starts around 15k though vs around 8 for a quad. It’s a pretty cool 4 wheel drive bug out vehicle though

 

[Brent S]

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[DrHenley]

Mahindra makes a Jeep knock off that is now sold in the US. It’s tough and small, and has a gas and diesel option. It dosent have all the emissions stuff on it nor turn signals so is sold as an off road vehicle only here. The reason I bring it up is it is built way tougher than any of the quads out there. It is very similar to the old willys Jeep. I think it starts around 15k though vs around 8 for a quad. It’s a pretty cool 4 wheel drive bug out vehicle though

About the same size as my Suzuki Samurai, which was street legal, but could only make 65 MPH if it had a tailwind, LOL. 5 speed manual. Old fashioned transfer case shifter. Manual locking hubs. Fold down windshield. Easily removable doors. Genuine roll bar. Extreme front and rear angles of attack. 100% old school off road vehicle.

When I was hunting in Georgia it was great, there was nowhere it wouldn't go, and I mean NOWHERE. And when the kids were little they had a blast riding in the back seat with the top down. I didn't even have real mudgrips on it, just some aggressive all weather tires.
Cross wet creek bed with steep banks? Piece of cake, LOL. It was part mountain goat.
Rollover? You would think it would prone to rollover, but it actually had a low center of gravity. I got sideswiped one time which blew out a tire and threw it sideways. It skidded all the way across the street sideways on dry asphalt.

When I started hunting mostly in Mississippi I really couldn't use it without towing it over there. I did try driving it the 800 mile round trip ONE TIME. Not it's forte, LOL.

 

[Maverick]

Mahindra makes a Jeep knock off that is now sold in the US. It’s tough and small, and has a gas and diesel option. It dosent have all the emissions stuff on it nor turn signals so is sold as an off road vehicle only here. The reason I bring it up is it is built way tougher than any of the quads out there. It is very similar to the old willys Jeep. I think it starts around 15k though vs around 8 for a quad. It’s a pretty cool 4 wheel drive bug out vehicle though

Chrysler is suing Mahimdra, copyright issues, they trying to stop production.

 

[Brent S]

About the same size as my Suzuki Samurai, which was street legal, but could only make 65 MPH if it had a tailwind, LOL. 5 speed manual. Old fashioned transfer case shifter. Manual locking hubs. Fold down windshield. Easily removable doors. Genuine roll bar. Extreme front and rear angles of attack. 100% old school off road vehicle.

When I was hunting in Georgia it was great, there was nowhere it wouldn't go, and I mean NOWHERE. And when the kids were little they had a blast riding in the back seat with the top down. I didn't even have real mudgrips on it, just some aggressive all weather tires.
Cross wet creek bed with steep banks? Piece of cake, LOL. It was part mountain goat.
Rollover? You would think it would prone to rollover, but it actually had a low center of gravity. I got sideswiped one time which blew out a tire and threw it sideways. It skidded all the way across the street sideways on dry asphalt.

When I started hunting mostly in Mississippi I really couldn't use it without towing it over there. I did try driving it the 800 mile round trip ONE TIME. Not it's forte, LOL.

I have the Mitsubishi version of the Jeep that came from Japan. Right hand drive and all. It is street legal and has a turbo diesel in it. The sucker will go anywhere, except over 60mph! It would do it but it gets kind of squirrelly. It is finished off a little better than the mahindra but looks very similar. It’s fun to drive and gets a lot of attention but is a play toy only. I wouldn’t think of a long trip in it either.

 

[Brent S]

Chrysler is suing Mahimdra, copyright issues, they trying to stop production.

They made them change the grill some, saying it was too close of a copy of the Jeep. They did manage to make them only sell it for off road use in the US too, so I guess they won the law suit. No real competition now for them.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Mahindra makes a Jeep knock off that is now sold in the US. It’s tough and small, and has a gas and diesel option. It dosent have all the emissions stuff on it nor turn signals so is sold as an off road vehicle only here. The reason I bring it up is it is built way tougher than any of the quads out there. It is very similar to the old willys Jeep. I think it starts around 15k though vs around 8 for a quad. It’s a pretty cool 4 wheel drive bug out vehicle though

I've read about these things. They sound pretty good. Now if you could put a set of tracks on it you'd a true "go (almost) anywhere" off road vehicle. The problem with these vehicles is when they get stuck, and they do, your really stuck.
In Alaska I had an 8 wheel drive Argo, with tracks for winter. I've been stuck many times with it. I had it set up where I could put the winch on the front or the rear. Also carried a deadman, extra tow straps and a come-along.

 

[Brent S]

I've read about these things. They sound pretty good. Now if you could put a set of tracks on it you'd a true "go (almost) anywhere" off road vehicle. The problem with these vehicles is when they get stuck, and they do, your really stuck.
In Alaska I had an 8 wheel drive Argo, with tracks for winter. I've been stuck many times with it. I had it set up where I could put the winch on the front or the rear. Also carried a deadman, extra tow straps and a come-along.

I’ve seen videos of Alaska in the springtime. One guy was making his way to his homestead. He would get stuck, dig out, and go a few hundred yards at best to get stuck again. He made it to his site eventually but it taught me that Alaska breeds some tough and determined people.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I’ve seen videos of Alaska in the springtime. One guy was making his way to his homestead. He would get stuck, dig out, and go a few hundred yards at best to get stuck again. He made it to his site eventually but it taught me that Alaska breeds some tough and determined people.

That's pretty accurate for ATV's. I'd get my Argo stuck a lot but mostly in quicksand while crossing river channel's or during low tide.