Automobiles & Other Vehicles (Trucks,SUVs, etc.)

by **ReadyMom** Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:38 am

Top 10 Vehicles for Your EMP Survival
http://www.askaprepper.com/vehicles-emp-survival/

(snip) ... The advantages of having a working vehicle after an EMP attack are obvious. If you live in an urban or suburban area you’re almost certainly going to want to bug out as soon as you can. Social breakdown will make these districts very dangerous places to be, and the more prepared you are the more of a target you’ll be for organized looters or desperate people who want your gear to improve their own chances. Heading out on foot has its own dangers though. You’re seriously limited in how much gear you can carry – 50 pounds is a realistic load, and that won’t be comfortable. If you’re an ex-infantryman who doesn’t mind going slowly and hurting a lot you can double that, but it still isn’t a lot when your long-term survival depends on it. You’ll also be vulnerable to attack, and unable to get away from trouble in a hurry unless you abandon your load. ---CONTINUED---

by Dave58 Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:17 am

This may sound stupid , but I have often wondered if a riding lawn mower would run after an EMP.

We have one that was made in the late 90's and a trailer to pull behind it. I thought it might be handy to retrieve aging parents that live close by instead of them walking so far.. Question

by rick1 Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:41 pm

Dave58 wrote:This may sound stupid , but I have often wondered if a riding lawn mower would run after an EMP.

We have one that was made in the late 90's and a trailer to pull behind it. I thought it might be handy to retrieve aging parents that live close by instead of them walking so far..

As long as there aren't any computer boards/chips or electronic ignition parts, etc., it should work. But, your idea is a good one, I never thought of a riding mower for short distances, although they would be very loud.

by **ReadyMom** Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:20 pm

rick1 wrote:
Dave58 wrote:This may sound stupid , but I have often wondered if a riding lawn mower would run after an EMP.

We have one that was made in the late 90's and a trailer to pull behind it. I thought it might be handy to retrieve aging parents that live close by instead of them walking so far..

As long as there aren't any computer boards/chips or electronic ignition parts, etc., it should work. But, your idea is a good one, I never thought of a riding mower for short distances, although they would be very loud.

Could you put some kind of muffler on it?

by rick1 Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:47 pm

ReadyMom wrote:
rick1 wrote:
Dave58 wrote:This may sound stupid , but I have often wondered if a riding lawn mower would run after an EMP.

We have one that was made in the late 90's and a trailer to pull behind it. I thought it might be handy to retrieve aging parents that live close by instead of them walking so far..

As long as there aren't any computer boards/chips or electronic ignition parts, etc., it should work. But, your idea is a good one, I never thought of a riding mower for short distances, although they would be very loud.
Could you put some kind of muffler on it?

I'm sure you can install some type of muffler on it, I've seen videos on how they install a muffler on generators to quiet them down.

by Dave58 Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:05 pm

I didn't think about the noise from the mower ,but i would think a larger muffler could be adapted to fit..

I have a disk,plow and snow blade to fit ours. it might come in handy if you had to brake a small piece of ground to start a garden. I also traded for a 1957 simplicity 2 wheeled walk behind tractor it uses a 3 hp pull start engine. I'm going to start restoring it soon.

I would like to have a small diesel engine to put on it. Do they make a small diesel engine with a pull start ??

by rick1 Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:50 am

Dave58 wrote:I didn't think about the noise from the mower ,but i would think a larger muffler could be adapted to fit..

I have a disk,plow and snow blade to fit ours. it might come in handy if you had to brake a small piece of ground to start a garden. I also traded for a 1957 simplicity 2 wheeled walk behind tractor it uses a 3 hp pull start engine. I'm going to start restoring it soon.

I would like to have a small diesel engine to put on it. Do they make a small diesel engine with a pull start ??

Dave, here's a link for recoil start diesel engines:

https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/diesel-engine-recoil-starter.html

by Dave58 Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:17 am

Rick thanks for the heads up I will be checking this out..

by **ReadyMom** Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:17 am

7 Items To Stockpile To Keep Your Car Running After An EMP
https://www.askaprepper.com/7-items-to-stockpile-to-keep-your-car-running-after-an-emp/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP

Automobiles & Other Vehicles (Trucks,SUVs, etc.) 7-Items-to-Stockpile-to-Keep-Your-Car-Running-After-an-EMP-2-890x395_c

Automobiles & Other Vehicles (Trucks,SUVs, etc.) 7-Items-to-Stockpile-to-Keep-Your-Car-Running-After-an-EMP-2-890x395_c

(SNIP) ... it is possible to have your car work after the EMP is gone. With a few simple preparations, you could be the only one on your block who is still driving, when everyone else is walking. For, as one engineer put it, “What one man can break, another can remake.” All it takes is having the right parts.

Basically, making a car work again, after an EMP requires replacing the damaged electronics. The mechanical parts won’t be damaged at all. So, here’s my list of what you have to have, in order to keep your car running after an EMP: ---CONTINUED---

by **ReadyMom** Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:29 am

The Lifer Prepper BOV
http://asurvivalplan.com/2011/12/23/the-lifer-prepper-bov/

You want a really cool bug out vehicle, but can’t afford it. Besides, your current ride does the job just fine getting the kids around, or getting you to the work site. You see what the experts recommend, but wonder to yourself, “Why can’t my modern day, electronically controlled ______ work for me?” ---CONTINUED---

by rick1 Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:00 pm

Here's a picture of LA during the thanksgiving Thanks2

travel (last year). Just imagine what it would look like if there was an emergency bug out:

https://www.businessinsider.com/best-time-to-leave-for-thanksgiving-travel-according-to-google-data-2018-11?r=UK&IR=T

by **ReadyMom** Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:45 pm

How to Prepare Your Truck for TEOTWAWKI
https://rethinksurvival.com/how-to-prepare-your-truck-for-teotwawki/

(SNIP) ... You don’t have to wait years to receive your apocalypse-ready truck. Build one yourself with a little elbow grease instead!

This guide will cover everything you need to know to build a vehicle you can bug-out in. Let’s get started… ---CONTINUED---

by **ReadyMom** Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:27 am

5 Vehicles That Can Handle An EMP Attack
https://www.askaprepper.com/5-vehicles-that-can-handle-an-emp-attack/

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Automobiles & Other Vehicles (Trucks,SUVs, etc.) 5-Vehicles-That-Can-Handle-An-EMP-Attack-00.-750x375

Preppers are interested in what will work and why. This article will deal with vehicles that can survive an EMP attack.

(Snip) ...This is just my way of thinking about the purpose of SHTF-EMP vehicles. I define the categories according to what your needs are, and which vehicles will suit those needs best.

My categories are:

General Workhorses
Long Distance People Movers
Specialist Climbers
Speed Freaks
Hardcore Tactical SHTF Vehicles ---CONTINUED---

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