Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle). (Read 6933 times)

Jaydawg

Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« on: March 09, 2011, 12:50:07 PM »
Found this on craigslist today.  Thought it might stir up some conversation. 

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/2255388498.html

Here's the ebay ad   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SURVIVOR-Adventure-Vehicle-Sale-/300528396182

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Adventure / Support Vehicle For Sale:

Solar powered SURVIVOR adventure /support vehicle design is 100% off-the-grid self-contained

Provides the user with nearly every amenity found at home:

    * Pressure hot and cold water system
    * Full kitchen amenities
    * Work station arrangement
    * Hygiene amenities
    * Sleeping arrangement

100% Self-sustaining: solar and generator powered (never a need to plug in)

Vehicle is user configurable in a rough-and-tumble, standard sized, low profile design:

    * Low, unassuming profile aids good fuel economy and handling characteristics
    * Easy access to reconfigurable, lockable Thule roof-top rack system

A 100% "off the grid" vehicle:

    * Carries nearly 40 gallons of filter-purified fresh water
    * Has its own refrigeration system (refrigerator / freezer, new 2010)
    * Generates all of its own electrical power (new 2006)

Equipped to carry bicycles via its lockable Thule bike carrier (found at the rear of the vehicle)

The only vehicle of its type and class in the Hawaiian Islands; the vehicle and its equipment are in turnkey/excellent condition (much of the equipment is recent or new)

 

Some of the ways in which the vehicle is, and has been, used:

Support vehicle for extended period sports events (marathons, biking and motor-cross events, surfing & water sports events, etc.)

Natural disasters field operations support vehicle (this vehicle does NOT need "the grid," and with nearly 40 gallons of on-board water, ample refrigeration space for food & medicine, and a large 35 gallon fuel tank, the vehicle is completely independent of conventional supply lines; multiple communications options possible inside the rig with plenty of room for antennas and emergency gear outside)

Surf vehicle (can carry 9 or more long boards on top and more inside; full hot water shower (inside and out), fridge/freezer, bed, full kitchen and hygiene, etc., in a low profile rig that gets decent fuel economy; plenty of power to tow jet skis, inflatables, etc.; vehicle can be cost-effectively shipped interisland because of its standard size)

Multi-day, extended period outdoor events

Photography, video, film and documentary projects

Surveying, geological and archeological projects support vehicle

Weekend, overnight, or extended period fishing trips

Remote construction site projects support vehicle (can haul 12' and larger lengths)

Support vehicle for serious hukilaus, luaus, outdoor parties, and gatherings

Serious camping and hiking expeditions

Extended period hunting trips (higher elevation support)

DXpeditions and HAM field day events

Nature expeditions, extended-period bird watching trips, support vehicle

Comfortable base for multi-day spectator events

Portable "away" office

Portable communications center, etc.

 

FEATURES:

User configurable for a wide range of outdoor activity uses

    * Provides all of the amenities of home in a 100% self-sufficient, self-contained package
    * On-board super quiet 2000 watt Honda generator (in its own double-blown compartment)
    * 120 watt solar panel array with MPPT controller
    * Fully automated battery maintenance system
    * Nearly 40 gallons of carbon filtered clean water
    * Full hot and cold pressure water system for kitchen, bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and vehicle washdown
    * On-board propane gas system that powers the instant hot water heater and 3000 BTU cabin heater
          o Propane system set up to power other propane appliances as well (outlets in convenient locations)
    * Work station area features a large hide-away project table with plenty of surrounding storage for gear

120 Watt Solar Panel Array (recent)

Metered MPPT Solar Power Regulation and Power Boost (recent)

Full shower: instant hot water, home pressure; part of whole-vehicle interior / exterior pressure water system (water pump recent)

New stove (comes with new fuel supply)

Microwave

Comfortable sleeping options (included fold out heavy-duty vinyl bed is recent)

Attention to Security

Large pull-out work station desk (or dining table) (virtually invisible when not in use) creates instant work station area along with 3-way adjustable task chair (recent; included)

Heavy-duty, light-tight, privacy / security curtain set all the way around assures complete privacy and adds a layer of security (also cabin dividers)

Thule bike carrier system, lockable - 2 bikes

100% automated vehicle ventilation system (remote controlled) for cool interior: 100% self-tending

Norcold marine grade refrigerator / freezer runs off vehicle batteries or on 110 power (recent upgrade)

Custom C.R. Lawrence opening windows all the way around, each fitted with a custom security / rain protection (can be left open 24/7)

Epoxy water tanks provide nearly 40 gallons of potable water (entire water system carbon filtered for pure water)

Two (2) marine heavy duty deep cycle batteries (new late 2010)

Completely automatic electronic battery charging system: smart system 'knows' when to combine and separate batteries during charge cycles

Complete safety package comes with the vehicle, for all vehicle emergencies

Adaptable / convertable for many different tasks, support assignments, and practical needs including carrying bulky sports and other equipment

Waterproof epoxy saturate technology throughout

Shows, runs and drives in excellent condition

    * Odometer high milage vehicle that has been maticulously maintained throughout its life
    * A professional mechanical and cosmetic maintenance regimen has left the vehicle, and its equipment, in excellent condition
    * Built around a custom suspended 1996 model Dodge Ram 2500 3/4 ton design

The vehicle is turnkey and drives and shows in excellent condition.

All manuals for all appliances and installed equipment

    * Vehicle service manual included
    * Manuals for every appliance and every installed item

 
POWERTRAIN:

    * Dodge (Ram) 5.2 liter, 318 8-cylinder engine (professionally maintained)
    * Recent new rebuilt transmission
    * Recent MS/AT Rated tires
    * Front disc brakes with ABS
    * Custom-suspended 2500 Dodge Chassis

EXTERIOR FEATURES:

    * Outdoor Shower and Hose-Down Station (recent pump)
    * Unique only to SURVIVOR: multiple water fill options, including a pump system to fill your tanks directly from a stream or river.
    * HONDA eu2000i internally mounted (in double blown compartment) with only 10 hours (no need to remove gen from compartment in order to run)
    * Custom C.R. Laurence opening windows with rain and security guards (windows can be left open 24/7)
    * Internal Fresh Water Fill (security and water saving) along with SURVIVOR's unique multiple option fill technology
    * 110V Electric Receptacles
    * 12V Electric Receptacles
    * 2- Deep Cycle Batteries (New end of 2010)

INTERIOR FEATURES:

    * 6600R/417 top of the line remote controlled, self tending ventilation system from Fan-tastic Vents (can replace all of the air within the vehicle in less than 21 seconds; new 2010)
    * LP gas access for the included cabin heater and also one for the optional propane two burner stove area
    * Fire Extinguisher (5#) (Part of the safety package)
    * Automated electronic battery charge maintenance system
    * Large, hide-away work station table
    * Sleeping area: 44 " x 81 "
    * Hardrock Natural Maple Cabinet doors / Fijian Hardwood (Rosawa) and Phillipine Mahogany throughout
    * Stainless Steel Sink, hot and cold pressure water
    * 2 way automatic fridge/freezer- marine grade Norcold
    * New Stove
    * Full hot and cold pressure Shower (shower usable inside and outside the vehicle), simple, sanatary toilet
    * Rubber wheeled 3-way adjustable task chair (epoxy saturate floor easily accommodates heavy wear)
    * Hide-away Dining/Workstation Table
    * Heavy duty, light-tight, privacy curtains throughout, including cabin divider
    * Tinted, custom C.R. Laurance opening windows (side and back) with security / rain protection (can leave open 24/7)
    * 3000 BTU cabin heater
    * Microwave oven
    * Unique interior lighting system including flourescents, quartz halogen, and standard incondescent lighting, all low power
    * Automatic battery charge activated when generator is on

COCKPIT:

    * Updated Seating
    * Recent new rebuilt automatic 5 speed transmission
    * AM/FM Radio (updated 2002; iPods and MP3 players can plug into this)
    * "Wood" Trim Dash and wheel design with newly updated dash surface
    * Driver's side Airbag
    * 12 V power source in cockpit
    * Newly updated custom-manufactured cockpit rugs

SPECIFICATIONS:

    * Safety: Seatbelts and Airbag, as well as emergency safety kit: 5# fire extinguisher, emergency stand-alone flood light, up-dated emergency tire changing equipment, emergency jumper cable kit
    * Fuel - 35 gallon tank
    * LP gas - 8 gallons in heavy duty Manchester tank
    * Water Heater: on-demand, unlimited hot water heater (LP) at full pressure
    * Fresh Water - approximately 38 gallons in epoxy tanks (filtered)
    * Solar power: peak 120 watts with Blue Sky MPPT controller (recent)
    * Generator: 2000 watts continuous power (recent upgrade)
    * Batteries: 2 nearly-new heavy duty marine deep cycle (late 2010)

Antithesis

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2011, 01:33:14 PM »
It's cool, but where would you bug out to?  There's not really any way you could outrun any of the major disasters that could hit the islands, with maybe the exception of a tsunami, or a lava flow. 
"Si vis pacem, para bellum"
If you wish for peace, prepare for war

Jaydawg

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2011, 04:03:29 PM »
Yeah, there's nowhere to go if SHTF. 

nf9648

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2011, 05:22:51 PM »
Id rather invest in a boat for Hawaii SHTF.

kaneohegrown

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 11:26:40 AM »
Id rather invest in a boat for Hawaii SHTF.

+1, I want the Waterworld, wind farming, automatic sail deploying, dual hull catamaran boat that Kevin Costner had...

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Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 11:38:26 AM »
...And gills
I am not a lawyer.

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Antithesis

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 12:26:08 PM »
But no pee drinking, please.  :P
"Si vis pacem, para bellum"
If you wish for peace, prepare for war

vooduchikn

Re: Survival BOV (Bug Out Vehicle).
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 01:25:38 PM »
This thing is pretty cool, but I would want it in 4X4 and diesel. Then I would take it.  O0
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