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10-28-2008, 08:58 AM
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#81 | | Banned
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Heh I wondered the same thing. At my aveage MPG is in the low-mid 20s. I never let the tank drop more than like 3 gallons from full (its a 10gal tank). I top it off with one of my gas cans, and then refill the gas can next time I go out. I have 11 gallons worth of gas in cans, so total I have a minimum of 18 gallons of gas, for about 400 miles. My bug out location is about 45 miles away by road, so at the worst I should use like 100 miles worth of gas (if I have to constantly stay off the road to avoid traffic or whatever). I also have stuff I can siphon with if I really need to.
Other than that, I'd be walking! I hope they are slow zombies!
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10-28-2008, 11:01 AM
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#82 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Originally Posted by stitchclimber  | I haven't read all of the posts... but how are you guys planning on fueling these big rig bug out vehicles... | Personally, my BOV is just to get me to my little river retreat (pics are somewhere on this site). I don't plan on running around all mad max style looking for trouble! I only intend to use the H3 to get my family out of the city as fast as possible... I can make it there (taking the longest route) on less than 13 gallons.. The h3 holds 23 gallons and I never let it go below half. If I foresee that gas will not be available I will use my last tank to get me the heck outta dodge!
Once I'm there, my planning will have my family in a position to sustain itself without needing gasoline.. However it would be nice to maybe have a still and rig a couple ol' 4 wheelers to run off the alcohol and use those for scouting.
So to answer your question, I don't plan on continuously fueling my "big rig bug out vehicle".
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10-28-2008, 11:12 AM
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#83 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona
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hey rimjob, my BOV gets me to your river retreat as well, what a coincidense...lol.
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10-28-2008, 11:43 AM
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#84 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Originally Posted by larmus | hey rimjob, my BOV gets me to your river retreat as well, what a coincidense...lol. | Having seen your preps, I think you'd be a welcome addition Larmus!!
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10-28-2008, 11:48 AM
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#85 | | Firearm Zealot
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thanks buddy... 
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10-29-2008, 07:25 AM
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#86 | | Firearm Zealot
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Land of the Ice and Snow..... Alaska
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Hey if fuel was not an issue this would be fun to have. I have seen The Alaska National Guard using these.
The below link is a youtube video of it. Safety One International, Hagglunds BV206 Snowcat Tracks by Camoplast 
I knew a guy back when I was about 17, im about 23 now, who bought one of these and it blew my mind away what it could do.
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10-29-2008, 07:33 AM
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#87 | | Firearm Zealot
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And check out this bizarr looking rig
I guess its an old russian prototype.
and of course this is just freeking awsome lol
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10-29-2008, 11:49 AM
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#88 | | Firearm Zealot
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that Hagglunds is an awesome little vehicle, i wonder if it can be re-enforced with some sort of ballistics armour, glass and body. might cut back the hauling weight. but i like, i wonder how deep they can go out in to the water? would they float enough to cross a lake?
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10-29-2008, 12:00 PM
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#89 | | Firearm Zealot
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Im not sure if they float well, but I do know that the trailer that is behind is also powered by a shaft that helps connect them so the trailer propels itself and isnt "pulled" they are awsome lil rigs.
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10-30-2008, 02:24 PM
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#90 | | Firearm Zealot
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40Hp farm tractor with a truckbox trailer.
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11-06-2008, 01:32 PM
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#91 | | Registered User
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If I had my choice, it would be the military's newest transportation vehicle- the mrap.
*They are completely sealed and provide a continuous clean air supply in the event of chemical war fare. ( that feature is also nice when your cruizin the streets here in Iraq, you cant smell anything from outside)
* Bullet proof up to a 50 cal and resist explosions
* They have built in power converters that supply power to numerous 110volt outlets located throughout the vehicle.
* On board air compressor - I ran 2 nail guns full bore on one of our job sites the other day with no problems
* Gunners Turret
* Infra-red cameras for driving at night
I could go on for days
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11-06-2008, 02:11 PM
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#92 | | Firearm Aficionado
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1975 3/4 ton long bed Chevy 4 wheel drive.
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11-06-2008, 02:26 PM
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#93 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Originally Posted by bailey | If I had my choice, it would be the military's newest transportation vehicle- the mrap.
*They are completely sealed and provide a continuous clean air supply in the event of chemical war fare. ( that feature is also nice when your cruizin the streets here in Iraq, you cant smell anything from outside)
* Bullet proof up to a 50 cal and resist explosions
* They have built in power converters that supply power to numerous 110volt outlets located throughout the vehicle.
* On board air compressor - I ran 2 nail guns full bore on one of our job sites the other day with no problems
* Gunners Turret
* Infra-red cameras for driving at night
I could go on for days | Here's the Mrap for those that haven't seen it yet. They were shipping them through here and GA a while back. I saw 10's of dozens of them piggy backing big rigs everyday there for a few months. Or at least they were similar. Don't specifically remember the gunner turrets.  | |
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11-06-2008, 02:39 PM
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#94 | | Firearm Zealot
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UNIMOG with a mountain bike thrown in the back
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11-06-2008, 11:20 PM
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#95 | | Firearm Zealot
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That Emrap looks pretty interesting.
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11-06-2008, 11:59 PM
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#96 | | Registered User
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Turret is added once it gets to Iraq along with other little tricks and doodads Im not sure that I can talk about! Our platoon just got 2 of them a couple of weeks ago, I love it.
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11-07-2008, 01:51 AM
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#97 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Unarmored, I would have to go with a early 90's Toyota Hilux or 4Runner. Maybe even as late as the Pre 2k's. A buddy of mine has one and if you know how to drive it, there is no where it can't go. Then if you get talking a lift and reinforced axles + tranny for bigger tires and clearance, you're looking at one mean offroad vehicle.
I could also see an old Jeep Cherokee. Raised up, they are the same as the toyota.
Armored, I don't really know.
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11-11-2008, 07:12 PM
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#98 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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I believe I'd opt for a large van with small trailer. You can haul a lot of stuff. A LOT! I'd keep spare gas in the trailer along with other things. Not really practical to carry more than about 50 gallons of gas.
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11-12-2008, 06:57 AM
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#99 | | Firearm Zealot
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^ ya have you seen those Quiglys Vans? they are usually chevy or ford full size vans with a Diesel with a Suspension lift kit and bigger tires. Now one of those I would like to have. Seen some videos of those vans doing some serius 4x4 action.
I Think it would be kinda cool to take a CHevy van ( I like the body style a lil better) and drop a Cummins 4bt in it and lift it up about 4 inches and shove some nobby 32-34 inch tires under it.
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11-12-2008, 09:36 AM
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#100 | | Firearm Zealot
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my friends dad had a late 70's or early 80's chevy 4x4 van. had a 350 and was up on 32's. that was one imposing van, to say the least.
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