Vehicles

Hello, I would like to know if anyone as built a bug out mini camper trailer to hook on a ATV . I have a king quad 750 and acquiring material to build one.
4 x 8 x 4. with all the gear needed to bug out if it comes to that. i think an ATV could be one of the best bug out vehicle reason why , you can move thru traffic , roads off roads if needed. and its not to wide good for two people of course not intended for a family . you also have the environment the weather . but then again if you are dressed for it its not a problem . if you have any topics on the subject please send them thanks mike

4wd if you can afford one,
As aggressive a tire as you can drive around with in your normal dal.
Know your vehicle, how to jump a curb, know your width so you don’t hesitate squeezing through gaps in traffic.
Keep the tank half full as much as you can
Spare tire and ability to change one
Keep full of food and water and warm clothing for each person typically in the vehicle.
Keep it in excellent working order
There’s all manner of things you may try and have with you in your vehicle.

So, smart car, van, crossover or full sized suburban type vehicle, it’s a matter of your budget, lifestyle and region. There is no magic bullet. I personally prefer large 4WD, or Jeep sized unit. One way o4 another, you want to know it and have a grab and go kit in it

If feasible, You may also consider as an option a ATV, skidoo, Argo, motorcycle or simple pedal bike
Of course fresh fuel for all the equipment

There are many suitable vehicles (dependent upon the circumstances0. One I like is the Volvo C303. It is specifically designed for the military to fulfill the role of overland support. It is thinner than many vehicles (to aid maneuvering between trees). The 4WD system uses portal axles and locking differentials. It possesses high ground clearance and a B30 engine; which is devoid of high tech gadgets (can be kept running with duct tape and shoe polish). LOL The engine is only 125 HP, but is geared for the job.

Like all emergency planning, it depends on situation and budgets
If you feel that during a snowstorm or congested highways, your good mileage car will get you to safety, then go for it. If you feel you will need a 4WD to get through and you can afford it and accommodate ndecreased gas mileage before and during crisis then that’s what I would choose.

Short and high wheelbase is critical to off-road, The longer or wider the frame in most units, the less places you can get through.

One option that may be a nice compromise is a car with an ATV in a small trailer. The atv can then be used at final destination or even along the way. Make sure hitch on trailer fits ATV so you can empty car and haul your stuff on atv. Some nice rack extensions for rear of atv as well. Moving in 4WD mode at good clip in my honda 500 rubicon gives me just over a safe 160 klick range on the tank of gas.

Larger trucks or suburban when equipped with VERY aggressive tires are good to have as they provide lots of living and transportation space for stuff.

Colours? Blacks, greys, dark blues. No chrome or at least be ready to blacken all of it.

Good and high roof rack for stuff and well tarped for elements.

Front mounted winch or winch in a bag co crept so you can attach to front or rear of vehicle. Remember the survival adage on quantities you may need “three is two, two is one and one is none” So two winches is a minimum.

Having your vehicle with you at work is likely best option and that may limit the style etc. Unless you know for a fact you can get home and change to the beefed up bug out vehicle, choose the best compromise and drive it to work and keep a good minimum amount of supplies in it at all times

Love a Jeep, suburban or my wife’s Subaru and my atv combo option

Happy New Years to all

Nice bike allegro and really like the idea of a fast and small vehicle. It’s on my consider list.
I love my honda 500 rubicon. Large aggressive tires, front winch, spare winch, tow ropes, shackles , survival bags, comms, water, food, gps....

If your in TO, Ottawa, Scarborough... an atv is less practical then a motocross. If in a semi or rural area, the atv is maybe a better choice as it can carry or pull more. Pulling a small trailer permits spare gas, and some decent supplies. Atv or utv is also fantastic tool to haul wood in a trailer with and if you do have a bug out site, they will be invaluable

I would like to hear people opinions on side by sides versus atv. Side by side offers a roof to mount stuff and to a limited degree keeps some rain off, the rear cargo space isn’t much different then an atv, and a passenger on a side unit could better help with navigation or access a weapon while driving. I didn’t say it’s legal, just said easy to access. UTV does not have a front rack for stuff and is a bit wider than an average atv, so manoeuvring between trees is often an issue

While out on some big bush runs this summer, I noticed a few polaris units having their drive belts being flooded and unable to move until they were drained. Something for folks to test out on their vehicle before making the decision they can go in deep water to avoid people etc. Always good to know what you and your equipment can do in water, mud, snow, very steep hills and rocks before an emergency arises. A good way to learn is with a club. Even if you only do it for a year, it should provide a good many opportunities to challenge yourself and you have others to help if you bog down or experience mechanical failures

If anyone knows of custom roll cages or roof type rigs for ATV.s, please send a link.

Grouchy has built/adapted a bugout bus. We got the tour when he came to the Eastern Ontario Meetup the summer before last..it's pretty well-decked out 🙂