Ahhh yes, definitely not w/out faults, but surely after all the liquor stores and banks have been raided one could find a few beers, fifth of something 100 proof, and a penny or two lying around.

 

Having lived in L.A. for both major earthquakes, I learned that a bicycle doesn't need gas or electricity. If there's a traffic jam you just ride on by. It's not as romantic as having all kinds of neat stuff on my truck. So my addition would be a bike rack for the roof? A solar charger for the cig. lighter (Harbor Freight).

 

A bike is a necessity. I'll need 3. I currently have provitions for two and adding a third wouldn't be hard.

 

My '58 Chevy Napco still has points ignition, so it might have a slight edge over my Toyota. But I think my best bet is my Salsa Fargo bicycle. I call it the bicycle of the apocalypse anyway.

It helps that I already live in the woods. I wouldn't go anywhere.

 

For me living on the edge of the Sierra Nevadas, I would do everything I could to get over one of the passes and get to the high deserts of Nevada. We have a cabin right on the edge of the nevada border where I could restock my supplies, then I would head as far into the middle of nowhere that I could, try to find a high spot where I could see everything coming at me for a hundred miles. Desert camo netting to cover the 4runner would be advantageous, and all the water I could carry.

 

I'd probably hole up in a mine for a few days before beginning my travels. That would give me time to stock up and pack my rig in a secluded area before exposing myself. I think I would stay in the hills though, fish and deer are plentiful here and I would definately take advantage of that. Also the power inverter is a great idea, I already have one and it was worth every cent. Also use a keg on a gravity feed right into your stock tank to add a few extra miles to the truck. Why not use a flexible solar mat from northern tool or forestry suppliers and mount it right to the roof of the truck to supply you with continuous power not just for your batteries, but for all accessories(lights, chargers, sound, cb). Also, this would be a perfect time to bring up loud exhaust systems. I wouldn't want someone anticipating where I go because they can hear a flowmaster 44 from a mile away. Stealth.

 

I'd like to see a build thread of someone converting their truck box to a Faraday Cage...

Even if my truck survived a blast I doubt I would make it out of the city. Or if I did I would get caught in the web of mass hysteria that would be the Suburbs.

 

Stealth is a good idea. Need to make my Diesel conversion whisper quiet, which also means no big noisy mud tires either. The solar panel idea is another good one, and probably a good idea to scavenge some batteries from abandon cars.

 

Great idea. Add a charge controller, a nice deep cycle battery coupled w/ the inverter = good reliable power source.

Flexible thin film "amorphous" solar panels are cheaper but not necessarily better. A more permanent panel on the roof might offer better performance & value in the long run.
http://www.solarselections.co.uk/blo...hous-thin-film

It depends on ones definition of "bug out" and "doomsday", time periods of such and what this whole thing means in each individual's little world. Investments into energy systems that provide years of service are a good choice Cheap oil is finished in the USA, especially as the fiat debt currency collapses.

 

A signal booster for a cb or hamm would be nice to have on board too. Also a book of govt radio channels. One thing I've always kept in my truck is a book on edible and medicinal plants.

 

Nice one. CB would make a big comeback if there was a communications breakdown. Good antenna and a good radio like a President 2510

One thing about "doomsday" and Toyota is that every 3rd world country has relied upon Toyota as a mainstay machine. Toyota is basically "already" a doomsday vehicle. Many of those 3rd world situations would be considered doomsday if they were experienced by Americans today. I think we are headed there and Toyota will become more and more appreciated as we head into this depression. Stock up on spare parts!

 

^^^ I like those ideas. Maybe, even though this thread was sorta started to be light hearted, posting links to the above mentioned would be helpful. I would post links if I had them, but I'm not schooled in HAM.

 

awsome thread

 

Not sure what you're specifically looking for but there's lots of HAM info available on the web. The books by Gordon West are the best for getting your license. Technician is the first level license of HAM.
http://www.amazon.com/Technician-Cla.../dp/0945053622

Some people argue that HAM license won't matter, or isn't a good idea if SHTF happens, but that's a whole discussion in itself. If you don't want to use your license after having it, or broadcasting your call sign during SHTF (???), then just use a CB (11 meters). The HAM license is easy to get now, since they removed the morse code requirements. There is also "freeband" which is using certain areas of 27mhz just do a web search on it. It's "illegal" depending on how you look at it and which "country" you are in. CB is a different area of the same 11 meter band, and is already "free".

So much of the approach of "doomsday" depends on the individual and the scenarios involved. People have their own doomsday all the time. Tornadoes, floods, winter storms, loss of job, home, etc. Having a prepped Toyota and the ability to survive out of it is a great idea!

 

Hey Warmonger do you know of any big mines around here? I live in Soulsbyville, so we have mines, but nothing big enough you could really survive out of. There's some good ones down on Lime Kiln Rd. in Sonora but that would be too far.

 

I can't belive I just found this thread! Fyi a brass mesh "cage" would shield from any emp. Copper would work as well but not as effectivly. This will work for ecu's, cb's, hams, ect.

 

Wild Food Identification Guide
https://ofthefield.com/resources/pro...p?ProductID=17

 

Thanks Yopar

 

All these things you guys have mentioned are great things to have but have you thought of what happens if you get injured/sick?

Things like antibacterial cream and/or rubbing alcohol would be invaluable! How about bandaids, gauze and other antibiotics such as penicillin.

Just some food for thought.

 

Are our trucks good doomsday trucks?

My sources say yes.

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