[Bugoutray]

I am in the process of building what I think is the ultimate BOV. I'm looking for some ideas and suggestions.

Let me know what you guys think

I started with a 1991 BMY M923A2 6x6 some of the key featues are

49" run flat tires with a central tire inflation system
solar battery charger
225 gallon fuel tank, truck gets 10mpg
armored cab,battries,fuel tank and radiator
bullet resistant glass stops rifle rounds
extended cab seats 5
on board air
high volume air operated pump to siphon fuel, extra fuel filter with water seperator
cummins 8.3L diesel engine all mechanical
1/2" steel bumper

 

[Leon]

OOOHHHHH ::redsnipe:: You got my attention at least. That thing belongs in the novel I'm writing. Hell would you be mad if I used that thing in the book? What is its name? It needs a badass name. That thing is straight rippin dude.

 

[BigCheeseStick]

WOWWWWWWWWWWEEEE!!

I like all the work you've put into the cab!

I've seen a few deuce and a halfs with what I think they call "mobile command center" back halfs like this that would seem like something worth considering.
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With or without the bump out. It would provide secure shelter to sleep / setup communications / use for storage / do most anything. Heck, being a giant steel box it's EMP / fallout / zombie (looting teenager) resistant.

With 6WD, and all the torque needed, I'd consider an even lower front bumper for pushing the inevitable broken down / abandon small cars that'll be on every road out of the way. Could even use a hydraulic ram like used to raise and lower snow plows to drop it in place when needed and lift it up when not.

What you've already done is definitely a 10 on the COOL meter in my book though!!!

 

[71Chevrolet]

That truck is awesome! My only suggestion is lighting. I'd add enough off road lights to illuminate the area front, back, and both sides. You seem pretty handy so fabricate framing for your lights to sit in and add separate switches for each 4 sides. Just my thought. Also, have you considered a trailer? The military ones that are made for trucks like yours are stout and could almost double your storage. You have a very nice setup indeed! Best regards,Mike

 

[bigdogbuc]

You just won new member of the year. Niiiicce. ::clapping::

 

[Leon]

That truck is awesome! My only suggestion is lighting. I'd add enough off road lights to illuminate the area front, back, and both sides. You seem pretty handy so fabricate framing for your lights to sit in and add separate switches for each 4 sides. Just my thought. Also, have you considered a trailer? The military ones that are made for trucks like yours are stout and could almost double your storage. You have a very nice setup indeed! Best regards,Mike

For real, he needs lights all over that thing- that thing needs to look like a UFO at night, with a mere flip of one switch. LED light bars off Ebay. They need to be wrapped around that thing like a cheap suit. One touch, BAM- daytime conditions. Evil fears the light. I would fear the hell out of it if I was a SHTF raider. Seeing the cab I would dare to say it would become a mobile battle station like the semi truck "Rhino" in the cartoon M.A.S.K.

 

[HuntingHawk]

You definitely want to look at a box in the back to set up for basic stores & sleeping. The shorter military trailers are kick butt but makes for carrying a lot of extra supplies. Even taking one of the trailers & splitting it in half for water & spare fuel would be worth while.

M101 trailer allows for pulling an extra 3/4 ton of supplies.

 

[pastornator]

On board weapons systems? Consider propane jets around the perimeter to discourage close observation and raiders.

 

[HuntingHawk]

On board weapons systems? Consider propane jets around the perimeter to discourage close observation and raiders.

I think those only work in video games.

 

[BigCheeseStick]

Lights all over, GIANT push bumper, boxed in back end, weapons systems.

And you know the Mexican drug cartel built this monster with some experience in matters... We were all on the right track!
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The trailer idea has endless potential.

Gernerator / welder
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Living quarters
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[Bugoutray]

OOOHHHHH ::redsnipe:: You got my attention at least. That thing belongs in the novel I'm writing. Hell would you be mad if I used that thing in the book? What is its name? It needs a badass name. That thing is straight rippin dude.

Your right it does need a badass name, Ive been thinking about a name for a month now and havent come up with anything good

 

[HuntingHawk]

Behemoth & The Beast have already been taken on episodes of Doomsday Preppers.

Maybe something like: Coming Threw.

 

[HuntingHawk]

Fact is, a vehicle can tow more then it can carry. 1,000lbs of water is but 125 gallons since water is 8lbs per gallon. So having a trailer as a water buffalo makes sense. That is only a few days of water for five people. Reason I say five people is based on the five seats.

 

[Bugoutray]

That truck is awesome! My only suggestion is lighting. I'd add enough off road lights to illuminate the area front, back, and both sides. You seem pretty handy so fabricate framing for your lights to sit in and add separate switches for each 4 sides. Just my thought. Also, have you considered a trailer? The military ones that are made for trucks like yours are stout and could almost double your storage. You have a very nice setup indeed! Best regards,Mike

Light are a good idea I will have to get some LED's to mount on the front,rear, and sides

 

[BigCheeseStick]

NOW we're talking! A "Name this truck" thread!

I vote: "Honey Boo Boo" (No offense to the truck, just the kid! )

 

[HuntingHawk]

Maybe a rack on the front for a small dirt bike or even bicycle. There could easily be times you would want to scout ahead.

 

[Piratesailor]

Twin .50 calls for and aft.

So where would you bug out to?

 

[HuntingHawk]

My guess is once built, could bug out to wherever he wants to. LOL

Situation normally dictates where you would bug out to.

 

[roy]

Big target.

 

[HuntingHawk]

If you were to do any type trailer I would frame it that you could put a canoe or jon boat ontop of it.