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Post by Joey on Jul 27, 2018 22:14:40 GMT 10
Just a general thread here to discuss your vehicle/BOV setup and the reasoning you have done this. You can discuss a GHB you might have stored in your car, or your pride and joy 4wd BOV, or even motorbike. |
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Post by Joey on Jul 27, 2018 22:24:56 GMT 10
My current setup is a D23 Navara dual cab. I haven't done much on the mods to it as yet.. Just standard outback setup.. AT tyres Bullbar Spotties/LED light bar Hard canopy on the tray. When I had the canopy installed, I had the guys run some large power cables as well as accessory wires through the chassis rails into the tub so that I can eventually get around to installing a small solar panel on the roof as well as have the accessory wires so I can run lights inside the canopy that 1 day I'll get around to sikaflexing to the roof lol Inside I keep a small but decent FAK, as well as a couple small cheap torches in different compartments. I also keep a glass breaker/digital tyre gauge in the centre console. I also have a UHF installed that I use when hunting/highway driving with a 2nd antenna installed for when I can get around to installing a 2nd radio. Under the back seat I keep a basic kit that includes maps, large clear bags (for water collection) signal flares, boating V-sheet, hank or paracord and jumper leads. Future plans include... Install a roof solar panel Long range fuel tank Hook up inside light to the canopy Install drawers in the ute that I can store a full GHB kit within and lock my rifles up in when I go hunting. I might have to upgrade the rear suspension as well as it sags pretty low when I have a trailer on it. (yes I did what I said I never would do and buy a gen 1 car, that hasn't had the series 2 or 3 factory upgrades on like the flash new rear suspension that comes on the series 3 D23 navaras now  ) |
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Post by Peter on Jul 27, 2018 23:08:57 GMT 10
I drive a Prado, with an XROX bullbar like this (not my actual vehicle, but an online photo):  I chose this particular model as it's proper, thick, fully-welded steel. The plastic & alum crappy ones wouldn't stand up to any self-respecting kangaroo IMO. The only other external mods are AT tyres, a retractable awning, providing shade to the car (or myself, should I choose to sit outside) and roof racks. I have a roof pod in the shed for when I need it. Inside: - FAK. I've been told by an ambo that it's "over the top". - GHB - LEDLenser torch + LEDLenser head-mounted lamp. This is on top of the mini torch and the headlamp in the FAK and GHB. Spare batteries also (in car, FAK & GHB). - Street directories & Maps: Perth Metro, Country towns, WA roads & tracks, South West region, Great Southern region. - Phone charger to suit my iPhone and Mrs Pete's andriod phone - Dive bag with various changes of clothes, plus extra FAK, etc. I also have a warm jacket and raincoat which connect together to form a single coat (if that makes sense). And a jumper. And socks. Never underestimate the morale value of dry socks. - Ratchet straps, ropes & ocky straps for trailer & roofrack loads. - Gloves: leather gardening gloves, PVC long gloves, latex gloves. For clearing stuff out of the way, changing tyres when I can't get dirty (heck, that's if I'm seeing a client for work), chemical handling (in my line of work it happens), or if Mrs Pete wants to get kinky mid-route. Yeah, right... The FAK also has latex gloves, but for serious reasons. - Footwear: Steel cap boots. Joggers. Dive boots (unsurprisingly useful to have). Thongs (that's "flip-flops" for our foreign friends. Otherwise the whole kinky thing would be happening again). - Beach towels x2. - 2x plastic buckets. The cheap $0.98 Bunnings type. Heck, the kids get carsick from time to time. - Paper towel rolls. See reason for buckets. Other uses too. - Toilet paper + facial tissues. You never know when a pitstop may be needed... - Multitool. This is in addition to my mini-multitool on my keyring. - Hatchet - 2x Adjustable wrenches - A heavy hammer. Everyone you speak to seems to have a different name for this: think of a small sledgehammer with the handle length of a claw hammer. - 10x tent pegs. This started as a work thing years ago and I've never taken them out. I might turn this into a forum quiz one day... "you have a beach towel and a bunch of tent pegs... how do you survive the zombie apocalypse... - A plastic shopping bag full of plastic shopping bags. Although I fear their days are numbered... And perhaps the most obvious: a spare wheel (two if I'm in a remote area), jack, and wheel brace. I'm sure there's other stuff, but I really couldn't be bothered going out in the rain to check right now... |
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Post by frontsight on Jul 27, 2018 23:38:15 GMT 10
I have a Suzuki Jimny, tiny thing that people think is "super cute", which is good as few takes it seriously. But that thing will eat most 4WD for breakfast. Zero comfort feature and few electronics to break, easy to maintain, I have considered bigger tyres but they will eat the clutch up quickly. Planning on getting bull bar.
The only thing I have changed externally is the roof rack and a small fuel tank (and it look very cute too). Internally it has a shovel holder next to the driver's door (so I can get to it before existing the car), 10lt of water permanently lives in the "boot", puncture kit, foot pump, solar charger, kelvar gloves, two part epoxy, leatherman, $200, spare glasses, dynamo radio, a road map, first aid kit and a small amount of food. Good thing I am single and only occasionally drive my parents around so one of the back sets is just storage space (covered in rubbish).
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Post by tomatoes on Jul 28, 2018 10:10:51 GMT 10
I drive a Prado, with an XROX bullbar like this (not my actual vehicle, but an online photo): I chose this particular model as it's proper, thick, fully-welded steel. The plastic & alum crappy ones wouldn't stand up to any self-respecting kangaroo ..... - 10x tent pegs. This started as a work thing years ago and I've never taken them out. I might turn this into a forum quiz one day... "you have a beach towel and a bunch of tent pegs... how do you survive the zombie... So what have you used the tent pegs for in the past 10 yrs? |
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Post by Peter on Jul 28, 2018 10:13:41 GMT 10
Apart from using them for work until a short while back, I've used them for guy ropes on the awning. They're stored in a nook in the back door, so I rarely even think to use them.
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Post by tomatoes on Jul 28, 2018 10:20:45 GMT 10
I have a ... The only thing I have changed externally is the roof rack and a small fuel tank (and it look very cute too). Internally it has a shovel holder next to the driver's door (so I can get to it before existing the car), 10lt of water permanently lives ... What’s a shovel holder? Is it a permanent attachment on your door? What size shovel does it hold? |
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Post by frontsight on Jul 28, 2018 16:03:26 GMT 10
I have a ... The only thing I have changed externally is the roof rack and a small fuel tank (and it look very cute too). Internally it has a shovel holder next to the driver's door (so I can get to it before existing the car), 10lt of water permanently lives ... What’s a shovel holder? Is it a permanent attachment on your door? What size shovel does it hold? It's a just home made thing from Kydex sheet, there is small door pocket so I put the blade in and use the kydex to hold onto the handle ( think of it as the broom handle holder things, pretty much an ugly hand made thing but it works), the shovel is about 55cm (those small army surplus jobs), sharpened on one side. |
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Post by spinifex on Jul 28, 2018 16:15:30 GMT 10
Is the sharpened entrenching tool visible from outside the vehicle?
The police will love to have a chat about that if they see it when you get pulled up for RBT!
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Post by spinifex on Jul 28, 2018 16:42:35 GMT 10
I have one of the last KZ engined Prados to roll off the production line. I still don't trust the more modern common rail engines they replaced them with: they seem more fragile. No bull bar. No other car mods. Takes 180L of diesel when full and I know that with moderate driving that is enough to get me 1500km and more than that if I'm really conservative.
Several 1.5 pet bottles of rainwater. 2 X Quell fire blankets. 1 X large 1960's grey wool blanket. Sunscreen, hats, toilet paper, fire starter, tow rope (not elastic), wind up torch, full blown first aid kit, wet wipes, handful of plastic cutlery (use that ALL the time), CFS map book for my region (very detailed like army maps), general maps for SA, Cash, pens and pencils, a few large glow sticks, jumper leads, duct tape, assorted zip ties, hose clamps, hammer, screwies, big shifter, basic spanner set, files, pliers, Carpenters hatchet, tyre pump, tyre plugs, small can aerostart, my 'emergency capsule' and a couple of spare space blankets. Oh ... and two snake bite bandages in easy reach, a chux to wipe away annoying bug-splats right in my field of vision and a pocket knife. And a multi USB charger. And a dry powder fire extinguisher. And sometimes a spade when I go anywhere sandy. And a small container of fuses.
The aerostart is for re-seating tyres back on the rim quickly. Makes a handy fire starter in damp conditions too.
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Post by spatial on Jul 28, 2018 17:01:26 GMT 10
The only change to my main vehicle is a tow bar that gives ability to more than double amount of gear that can be transported. The vehicle has a sun roof window - but have never found a use for one in Australia. Good for game viewing in Africa, without having to leave the vehicle... !!!! Might be good for viewing and euthanasia of Zombies.
Yeah I keep spare food (instant noodles and tin tuna), water, machete, skinning knife, multitool, spare cloths, firs aid, fire extinguisher, tarps, blanket, cordage and heaps of other stuff..
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Post by frontsight on Jul 28, 2018 19:19:15 GMT 10
Is the sharpened entrenching tool visible from outside the vehicle? The police will love to have a chat about that if they see it when you get pulled up for RBT! Not really, the small hand rest is above it, and I cold blued the sharpened edge, so it is just a tool for the 4WD..... The new 308 shovel comes sharpened, even better, it is just a multi tool... |
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Post by doglovingjim on Jul 28, 2018 21:52:49 GMT 10
I got an Adventra v6, which certainly needs a bullbar. In terms of gear for it all I got are spare tire, duct tape, rope, foldable chair, hell of a lot of tennis balls (for the dogs), plastic bags (which is used for dog crap but if needed I know several methods they can be used to collect water [not at the same time!]), car-jack, toilet paper, socket wrench and a particular item of self-defence. Won't be long and I'll put a jerry can in there and once I get one of my bug-out-bag's restored I will store it there too (which comes with first aid kit etc etc), I might eventually get a folding-bike to store inside for more quiet situations/fuel shortage. Not to mention my essential carry-on-items that I have in my pockets at all time.
In terms of modifications all I did was install a home-made "dashboard camera", but I have plans to add bull-bars and flood lights when/if I can save enough to afford them. When the wheels finally fall off this lady of mine though I will certainly either replace her with a landrover or something that doesn't use much fuel and can be easily fixed with bush-mechanics (drives me crazy that I can't even get a Haynes Manual for the Adventra [she hasn't failed me yet however so I'm happy], but I learn and next time I won't make the same mistake.).
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Post by spinifex on Jul 29, 2018 9:51:50 GMT 10
If I had money to burn, my ultimate (spare) remote area evacuation vehicle would be one of these. They and their Dihatsu equivalents are still chugging around on Stations in northern SA. Basic, rugged, two stroke engine, go places a larger 4wd just cannot get to. Excellent entry and exit clearance for creeping through deep erosion channels and stuff. Easy to un-bog. And with the right tyres ... unbeatable in soft country. I had a dual cab LN106 diesel hilux (1995) for many years ... that was a top cross-country unit too.  |
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Post by Joey on Jul 29, 2018 15:38:16 GMT 10
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Post by grumble on Jul 29, 2018 17:52:57 GMT 10
my wife has a nice new modern SUV and I drive a 94 dual cab 2.8 diesel hilux
Its mostly stock standard it has a few after market features but that it cosmetically
mechanically though its had a few things done to it
The Engine has been rebuilt to a higher spec even had the head polished and ported to make sure its all breathing nicely
has a nice forged crank with oversized oil galleries and larger custom oil sump to keep that lifeblood flowing
I also installed a multi stage multi fuel filter system to keep the nasties out of the injectors and the engine
I never really set it up as a BOV but more a rock solid economical daily driver and its done me well so far and it will get me anywhere I need to go
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Post by Peter on Jul 29, 2018 18:06:15 GMT 10
It wouldn't get you there unnoticed, but it'll damn well get you there... |
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Post by frontsight on Jul 30, 2018 0:46:31 GMT 10
If I had money to burn, my ultimate (spare) remote area evacuation vehicle would be one of these. They and their Dihatsu equivalents are still chugging around on Stations in northern SA. Basic, rugged, two stroke engine, go places a larger 4wd just cannot get to. Excellent entry and exit clearance for creeping through deep erosion channels and stuff. Easy to un-bog. And with the right tyres ... unbeatable in soft country. I had a dual cab LN106 diesel hilux (1995) for many years ... that was a top cross-country unit too. Would love to get one too, but the 2nd and 3rd generation aint bad neither. I wouldn't mind getting a 2nd generation soft top if I can find one in good condition. Plus I can actually fit both 2nd gen and my current 3rd gen in the same apartment parking spot. I am not looking forward to the 4th gen coming out next year, it has all the new age touch screen and computer controlled stuff, what happened to the basic no nonsense 4WD, I already dislike the 3rd gen's ABS, push button 4wd/low range and fuel injection, but at least it is still basic.... |
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Post by WolfDen on Jul 30, 2018 21:05:32 GMT 10
My BOV is a 2014 Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Black in colour. Lift kit and all terrain tyres. Pioneer roof rack with an awning. Want to do more with it soon but might be trading up for the 2019 model soon. Great part about this vehicle is that the tray has a well secured roller door covering the top. Inside I keep my GHB (soon to be upgraded to a BOB). Tool bag. A seperate bag with tools more prone to what a prepare would carry around - torch, paracord, gloves, duct tape, batteries, headlamp, toilet paper etc. Have a small duffel with straps and rope, plus tent pegs. Two tarps, one large and one small, to be used to cover car or added to BOB for shelter. 25 liter Diesel jerry can, always full, 25 liter jerry can filled with water. Both I use regularly and restock. Two backup jackets as well kept during colder months. A real well put together large FAK stored in a Maxpedition waist/shoulder bag. Under backseat keep a sprains and strains kit in a ziplock bag, kept with a severe bleeding kit stored same way. Throne in some N95 masks there as well. Have a bag inside the car with a Uniden UHF radio with car kit and spare batteries. Survival kits and plenty of emergency blankets scattered through out the car. Usual prepper gear fill up the glovebox and centre console. Back up car is my dads Holden Kingswood ute which is older then me. Plenty of tray space and with a motor you can actually work on. Hopefully still runs in an event of CME/EMP. Not that I worry about that much. Learning a lot from what you guys have in your BOVS. Notice I'm miss a few things.  |
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Post by WolfDen on Aug 3, 2018 15:36:59 GMT 10
Tool for a toolbox
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