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Ok in the event we gotta jet from metro hell back to the Dakota's what vehicle would u recommend. Trip is 360 miles one way.
Jeep tj locked f&r 33 swampers lifted with winch big bumpers and armor with hardtop or soft. Has small trailer. Gets 12 mpg
vw jetta wagon diesel with roof box and ability to tow that small trailer. Gets 40 plus mpg
Honda xr 650r with 5 gallon tank and panniers.
Ill be transporting self/ gf and whatever else. Thoughts ideas suggestions on this.
The route based on weather on and other scenarios would determine the vehicle.
Heres a cople questions for you:
How much fuel do you have on hand?
What is the minimum fuel in your tanks before you refill?
Are your BOB's ready to go?
I say put the swampers on the jetta. Good to go. Should get more than 12mpg still. :)
3/4 ton or 1 ton anything!!!
Prep your Jerry cans for the trip.
Protect the radiator. I don't mean with some crap shit aftermarket brush guard that wads up and kills everything in front of the block.
I've been slowly upgrading my 3/4 ton dodge for this scenario. Next is an L tank for in the bed trying to get 800 mile range fully loaded driving in 4wd.
It sits on 10 ply toyo m/t 35s and the radiator/front end is protected by 750 lbs of bumper/winch/winch cradle welded to the frame. I have a backup fuel filter, oil filter, oil, fuel pump, engine controller, limited onboard air (working on getting full sized setup) larger batteries with extra reserve, stuff to patch tires if need be.
Fully loaded it gets 15mpg in 4wd. 20 if I stay off the pedal and in 2 wheel. The suspension is custom and the equivalent of what vehicles do the baha 1000 using, I just mixed parts from various companies like Carli suspension to accommodate the extra weight of the front end reinforcements.
Still need the 360 amp alternator and bigger inverter as well as a better CB setup, mounts for Gerry cans for extra diesel and to throw a water purification system in it.
Being Serious now, I'd just work on making the jeep more fuel efficient - different motor or smaller tires to get more mpg out of it.
I only get 12mpg with this doing downhill and the engine off.
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...hcraes/gmc.jpg
Unless four wheel drive is necessary, I'd be rolling the Jetta. You'd likely be able to get there on one tank and if you beat the rush, staying on the highway shouldn't be a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by flexlarson
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^^^ just need a 360 gun turret!
That is Awesome. I wonder how much he wants for it.
I asked a couple weeks ago it was something like 13-15k
That's simply badass.
Diesel. If the situation goes long, diesel lasts forever. Gas, not so much.
Load them both up for the run. Keep enough fuel on hand to start them both out of the garage with a 1/4 tank and make it all the way up on the fuel you have on hand. That way if you can fuel along the way you are gallons ahead, but you don't have to depend on it. Then you have a back up if anything goes down.
Link doesn't work. Was this the super hooked up 1-ton Jeep truck?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey
honda bad in winter
jetta wagon still pretty bad in winter, especially unplowed roads, and wont be pulling close to 40 with a trailer, if the transmission and rest of the drivetrain survives the trailer load.
jeep, get after it, and blow up shafts or rear driveshaft, its done too.
Id be outfitting the jeep with some more improved drivetrain parts. and forget the other 2.
To dodge guy:
Convert the a/c pump to air. Just remember an inline oiler with air compressor oil in it before the compressor.
Get the bumper etc tied into a lot more than the last 3-4" of frame rail, it wads up like foil. Id make it bolt on as well, any need to reseal the timing case to the block and you need to get everything out of the way in front of the engine.
Sounds awesome, but we really need a picture to be sure. [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Alf Tanner
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/15/tuda9uby.jpg carli coils 3rd gen dodge diesel, hbs adjustable control arms, Titan machine trackbar off a new dodge with the conversion bracket from the same company, 2010+ steering etc, BD power swaybar end links http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/15/e7ubype9.jpg ranch hand + xrc black box with lights and storagehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/15/a5usenuv.jpg there's the extra steel welded across the front of the frame to reinforce the bumper and winch or at least what I can get a pic of with the wheel on
That's a beast of a bumper.
I'd hate to have to hit something with it but I will if need be. L
Sweet rig. Are you on TDR?
www.tdr1.com
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Originally Posted by crob1
I was a paying member of TDR for a long time, now I just spend time over at cumminsforum and the colorado diesel crew
Haven't had to do the timing cover gasket yet, as far as I know people pull the pumps from a 1st gen dodge to do the a/c compressor to air tank idea. That thought has definitely crossed my mind just don't know where to put a tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by brianakell
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Well guys i think the jettas the ticket as backup and i thinkin if sellin the jeep and buyin a 3/4 ton diesel dodge. Chop bed cut fenders , ranch hand bumpers and go. Wanna buy a lifted locked skid plated tj with winch , inverter, safari rack , basket and roof box ?
What year is the jetta? IF it's newer, it won't be safe against EMP.
True it's 2012. But my jeep isn't either. Nothing but my dirtbikes are. Humm. Option 3 b
Jeeps up for sale anyone wants her locked f and rear big bumpers lift racks skid plated out.
To old to run these days but I like mine. Could use some extras but it is OK the way it is. 98 12V 5 speed. Manual Fuel override no batteries needed. [Flower] Attachment 21825
Several diesel heads here. Anyone done gauges on a 24v? EGT, fuel pressure & boost. Have the gauges, just never done an install. A reputable shop in NoCo would also be welcome if I can't find someone to help me do it (over a couple of quality craft beers of course).
Rocky mountain diesel is good.
Gotta do my pods eventually also.
Thanks. I'd like to do them myself but worry about getting the FP install right and don't have the stuff to tap the manifold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
I have a tap set if you want to borrow. If you want to wait till the end of the month ish ill have time
I'd get the 3/4 ton something and tow the Jeep with it. Jeep can double as cargo hauler and can winch out the truck if it gets stuck. If you run out of road the Jeep should be able to get you where you want to go from there...
I can probably lend a hand as well. Have done multiple gauge installs. WonQuote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
I have been thinking about towing while bugging out (a trailer to hold more supplies) and have come to the conclusion that it wouldn't be in my best interest to tow anything. If you are on a leisurely evac BEFORE the SHTF then that might be ok. But for those that plan to stick around at their primarily location as long as possible and use BO as a plan B, I think towing could get you into trouble. If it's already time for plan B I suspect the roads maybe congested and even dangerous. How many of you could go full speed reverse with a trailer if you were to come across some hostel BGs? I sure couldn't. Just a thought...Quote:
Originally Posted by dogbreath650
I haven't personally done many upgrades to my primary BO vehicle, which is a 3/4 ton, but I'd like too. It is however a FFV which allows me the capability to run ethanol which isn't the most available or efficient fuel but it can be manufactured rather easily if/when gasoline runs out. I keep enough jerry cans filled, rotated and on hand to make two trips with two vehicles to our primary BO location at a rural family property. Running fuel level in vehicles never allowed to get below half tank. Gear will go in the camper shell equipped truck bed and a cargo roof rack.
thats awesome!!
Looks like a fanny pack for light duty trucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by blacklabel
If I could just get my fellow broomfielders to go in on it with me....Quote:
Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey
The kids just have to learn the shift pattern.[LOL] My first was made in 58. 0-50 by a sun dial. [Flower] but at 3 mph nothing would stop it.