Prepping and Surviving in an RV

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Millions of people around the world use RVs or Motorhomes or even day-vans for a variety of reasons. They provide some of the comforts a house provides, heat, an oven, table, comfy chairs and a bed to name a few. Preppers will modify an RV for their Bug-Out Vehicles for the same reason, as comfort … Read more

Using a Van as a Bug-Out Vehicle

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Vans are a popular vehicle to convert into what are called “day vans”. A day van means the storage area in the back has been converted to have a folding chair/bed and a few cupboards along with a leisure battery or batteries. That’s a basic day van and they do not hold much when you … Read more

Everything a Prepper Needs to Know about Tires

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For many preppers, their vehicle is an invaluable part of their bug out and survival plans. Compared to going about on foot, a motor vehicle provides extraordinary speed, range and carrying capacity, and a nominal amount of protection from the elements. But aside from being an important conveyance when times are tough, our vehicles also … Read more

Is it Safe to Leave a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car?

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One major, though usually unexpected hazard encountered on the highways and interstates every year are vehicle fires. Resulting in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and countless fortunes in property loss, vehicle fires are an ever present and significant emergency when operating any vehicle. A fire extinguisher is always the first and best option for … Read more

Essentials for a Vehicle Emergency Kit

By Cherie Being prepared for an emergency is serious business. You probably realize, for instance, the wisdom of carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle. But do you have one in there right now? During the winter of 2006, a couple and their children were returning home from vacation. They missed their turnoff, drove perhaps … Read more

Post-SHTF transportation: The Mountain Bike

Do a search for “bug out vehicle” and you’ll find everything from a small economy car to a monster truck suggested. Certainly there are numerous vehicles that can work in different situations. I recently picked up five mountain bikes for the family – mainly for recreation and exercise.   After having rode mine on pavement … Read more

Keeping Your Vehicle Running When SHTF

Personal vehicles are an integral part of most prepper’s plans. A personal vehicle, be they a car, truck, van or something else, factor heavily in most prepper’s survival plans. The mobility, speed and carrying capacity of an automobile are undeniable advantages, not to mention the additional work capacity they convey. The ability to push, pull, … Read more