Mobil Bug Out Shelter

[Tater]

I was surfing some government auction sites and came across this trailer that was used for fire training.

http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=5032365&convertTo=USD


would be nice to convert this to a shelter and be able to move it to where you need it. it is slightly elivated off the ground and should be fairly solid.... bidding opens in a couple days.

if anyone comes across any smaller shipping containers in decent shape please let me know. I am looking for something small near Worcester.

 

[Twigg]

You could just buy a used RV trailer. It's be already set up with beds, a kitchen, storage cabinets, lighting, indoor plumbing

..............................and wheels.

 

[MisterHappy]

First, I'm not a prepper (of course, if I were, would I out myself?) but this is something I've considered....a bug-out trailer.

The big problem that I see in a SHTF scenario, the roads will be jammed, and a big piece of hardware behind your vehicle will be a problem, especially in tight areas, or, gods forbid, if you have to back up.

UNless you're going to be well ahead of the herd, this might be a libility instead of a help.

 

[namedpipes]

On the plus side, those trailers are more ruggedly built than civilian trailers and have a better shot at off road hauling.

On the down side, I understand there are sometimes dimensional issues (kingpin at an unusual distance from front of trailer, landing gear differences) that might make it a challenge to tow with a civilian tractor. And my guess, you probably won't get very far offroad in a civilian tractor. OTOH, you can get a milsurp tractor at the same place and cheap.

If SHTF, I don't think the roads will be passable by something that big. Leaving it (ahead of time) at your eventual planned destination, with supplies cached nearby, might work nicely.

 

[hawkchucker]

Ok here is what I see as issues 1. Weight 16000 is really heavy! 2 converting it is gonna cost a fortune for elec. Plumbing. And propane. 3 towing. You will really need a specialised vehicle. 4 its prior use is really an issue. Chemicals and smoke were used in it.
We use a camper. Cheap to buy in todays economy and already self contained. It is easy to tow and all systems run off propane. You have shower heat fridge and ac with genny. Ours was used for one week solid over the halloween storm due to Douglas not having power for a whole week. We have plenty of tanks. We get them free at the dump (amazing people throw out new tanks when they buy new grills) and they pay the dump 5$ to get rid of them. Koopmans every may does a customer appreciation free fill day. My wife brought 5 and so did I. Dennis Koopman just laughed even when I volenteered to pay for some.
I can put my 28 foot unit anywhere and we use it every weekend on lake Manchog. If you have any questions on any unit let me know.

 

[Business]

Waste of money. buy a camper and convert from there. Unless you got a peterbuilt chillin in your back yard to tow that thing with whats the point

 

[Hiltonizer]

This doesn't look like its movable by a standard pickup, plus as others mentioned you shouldn't rely on being able to bug out with this actively... I'm assuming the plan would be to leave this at a bug out location? If so I'd either be looking at a camper as it is already livable and inconspicuous and I can move it with my truck. Or option B to get a storage container and turn that into an earth mound.

 

[namedpipes]

This doesn't look like its movable by a standard pickup, plus as others mentioned you shouldn't rely on being able to bug out with this actively... I'm assuming the plan would be to leave this at a bug out location? If so I'd either be looking at a camper as it is already livable and inconspicuous and I can move it with my truck. Or option B to get a storage container and turn that into an earth mound.

It is a relatively rugged version of a semi trailer like the 18 wheeler's you see on the highway.

You'd need a tractor to pull it. You could probably rig a 1 ton pickup with a fifth wheel, but now you're just getting silly.

People DO turn these into RV successfully, but you will need the appropriate tow vehicle if you actually USE it as an RV and not just an immobile shelter somewhere. For a cabin to plant somewhere, fine. Pay once to drag it into place and leave it (or a storage container, etc). If you "also" want a camper, and you are not nicknamed MacGyver, get a camper instead.

You are only limited by your imagination and available funds.

 

[MisterHappy]

In the SHTF end times, mobility is going to be important, and IMHO, those rigs are too heavy.

Agility and agression are going to be key:

 

[namedpipes]

In the SHTF end times, mobility is going to be important, and IMHO, those rigs are too heavy.

Agility and agression are going to be key:

I agree, but a powered ultralight is probably an even better choice.

Better to fly away and live to fight another day..

 

[Chrisg67]

not only would that most likely get stuck and need to be ditched on the road, but also it would most likely be a huge target when things go south. any RV or large trailer would be scavenged quickly.

 

[hawkchucker]

Mobility with travel trailers allways have been an issue. However I would still rather attempt to pull a 24 ft tt around than try and get about with a tractor trailer (and I drive one for a living)
However my primary reason also is cost factor. I'd hate to shell out the cash to retrofit one. Plus as I said before. We dig camping! So we use ours all the time! Plus when the inlaws visit I park it in the driveway. This way they are out of my hair

 

[Bill Katt]

Certainly not as much storage however, you'd have a better chance of getting around things with a setup that's along these lines.

 

[ShadeWPI]

that's a nice looking trailler actually. Combine it with an enclosed version of that jeep with an overhead cargo rack, and I think you're in pretty good shape.

 

[ShadeWPI]

Found the website: http://www.golittleguy.com/teardrops/models/rough-rider/ and a site selling them http://www.safecastle.com/rough_rider.aspx