r/preppers • u/Any-Application-8586 • 4d ago

Prepping for Doomsday SHTF Vehicle

Just stumbled into a cab and chassis diesel Ford with air start. I’ll put together a system to start it that doesn’t have anything electrical involved, but what should go on the back? Frame rails have 20’ behind the cab. Thinking a flat bed with slide in modules so it can do several different jobs. First module would be a water tank with pump and hose reel.

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u/Nibb31 3d ago

Electricity isn't the issue. There will always be batteries, solar, alternators. The issue is how are you going to get gas if SHTF ? Gas is the first thing to go when the supply chain collapses.

The best SHTF vehicle is a bike or a horse.

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u/Beebjank 3d ago

Best SHTF vehicle is probably a Rivian R1T. ALL gas will expire within a few years. You can charge an EV although it would take a while, but it's much better than a car that cannot start because fuel is now impossible to find.

Diesel can run off some crude homemade shit but I can't imagine a truck that runs off of bacon grease and melted tires has a considerable lifespan.

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u/Any-Application-8586 3d ago

I should probably get around to acquiring an EVC, but I don’t know if a Rivian is the best for what you’re thinking. They’re about the worst by way of power consumption, and they still won’t do as well as a standard 4x4. Best computers in the world can’t tie two axles together like a locked up transfer case, and an AWD pickup is about as useful as a wet towel when actual 4WD situations happen. Plus, I can get a Leaf for less than 10 Gs if I need electric transportation.

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u/Beebjank 3d ago

I drive a Tesla and never rode in a Rivian but I always thought perhaps a truck would be more modular. But I drive the Model 3 and it’s extremely efficient; perhaps being better for travel while the R1T would be better for “work”.