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After doing some research on this subject, I've concluded that this is by far the best vehicle for a SHTF scenario:

It's called an EarthRoamer, and it's a custom-made off-road camper built on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis that could range in size from an F-350 to an F-550. It's got decent size and nice features, is fully self-contained, is far more agile and fuel-efficient than an RV, and can get you to remote places off paved roads as well. I could see this type of vehicle coming in very handy in a "Mad Max" scenario, for sure.

16 posted on 02/10/2015 2:47:06 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("It doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell!")
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To: Alberta's Child

Be sure to look at the International MXT models as well. Like a crew-cab pickup or Hummer-like SUV, but on steroids. They remind me of the old military M-37 (Dodge Power Wagon) trucks, but modern and comfortable.


19 posted on 02/10/2015 2:53:18 PM PST by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Alberta's Child

What’s the MSRP on that EarthRoamer?


22 posted on 02/10/2015 2:54:55 PM PST by Argus
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To: Alberta's Child
Toured one of those at a rest stop. The guy was glad to show it off. Very cool. Very spendy!
31 posted on 02/10/2015 3:02:19 PM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: Alberta's Child

For the price, you could just go buy a Peterbuilt sleeper cab.

It’s diesel. Giant fuel tanks.

Most numerous parts in the USA and every mechanic knows how to fix it.


37 posted on 02/10/2015 3:05:33 PM PST by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: Alberta's Child

Unfortunately I think everyone who sees that vehicle will believe it will come in handy for them in a SHTF scenario.

Unless it’s armored they can touch you inside it.


40 posted on 02/10/2015 3:06:25 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Alberta's Child

If it has a computer in it, to run the engine - then no good.

The next war will - without a doubt - involve the use of EMP devices.

They are cheap, effective, and if you do it right you don’t even know who hit you until it is too late to find out.

Nobody dies, right away. It’s just that the power goes out - for a year. No car made after 1975 or so will work. No radio made after 1970 or so will work.

Everyone just ends up starving to death and killing each other over what little food is left.

No big deal.

One Second After - William Fortchean. The forward, believe it or not, is by Newt Gingrich.

It will change the way you look at preparing for a SHTF scenario.


48 posted on 02/10/2015 3:14:20 PM PST by RinaseaofDs
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To: Alberta's Child

I’ve seen those...they are very nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vpXX5BjltM


65 posted on 02/10/2015 3:38:02 PM PST by Osage Orange (I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
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I listened to the Gun Guy Radio show yesterday and they talked about this company. They interviewed one of the guys who works there, and they’re planning to build their vehicles on platforms all the way up to the Ford F-750.


95 posted on 02/10/2015 5:37:13 PM PST by RandallFlagg (Vote fraud solution: Stake, Rope, Sugar and Bullet Ants.)
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Oooh, that just went on my Christmas wish list!


107 posted on 02/10/2015 7:37:14 PM PST by Ellendra (People who kill without reason cannot be reasoned with.)
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