We do not know what threat, if any, will inexorably change our lives. Many of us sense a "pounding of the earth" - that some grave threat is afoot. That is why we buy food with long storage capacity. Keep extra fuel handy. Buy another carton of ammo. Procure a gold coin or box of whiskey when we do not drink (alcohol is excellent barter).
There are many grave threats that could force even the prepared to abandon their fortifications and "run". Just a few:
Floods
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Fire contagions
Civil War - remember when General Sherman burned everything in his path?
Disease
EMP/solar flare - can you live without power? No water? No fuel for heat?
Bought a pop up truck camper - mostly for camping and travel. Started thinking more about the potential for long term survival. All we need is food/water and to stay safe, warm and dry. Pop up campers get much better mpg but offer little storage capacity. Storage capacity is vital.
What about long term survival? There is no going back if the earthquake literally swallowed your home. If the volcano covered your house.
Studies often predict areas of enhanced survivability in many disaster scenarios. Those areas are no good unless you can get there. Unless you can live there. You may need to live there a long time.
What RVs potentially offer a very livable alternative to life afoot and on the run?
I'm thinking that being inconspicuous would be advantageous. Do you want to be seen in a $500,000 motorhome towing a $75,000 auto? Probably not. Yet smaller vehicles simply don't have the storage for ample provisions such as food and fuel. Fuel for heat and fuel for staying mobile.
Many RV's are subject to considerable maintenance. Electronics do not like rapid temperature changes or the vibrations of bouncing down the road. Good luck finding the right electronics technician when a computer board quits working.
This discussion could get big. It could get ridiculed and dismissed. It could get ignored. We shall see.
There are many grave threats that could force even the prepared to abandon their fortifications and "run". Just a few:
Floods
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Fire contagions
Civil War - remember when General Sherman burned everything in his path?
Disease
EMP/solar flare - can you live without power? No water? No fuel for heat?
Bought a pop up truck camper - mostly for camping and travel. Started thinking more about the potential for long term survival. All we need is food/water and to stay safe, warm and dry. Pop up campers get much better mpg but offer little storage capacity. Storage capacity is vital.
What about long term survival? There is no going back if the earthquake literally swallowed your home. If the volcano covered your house.
Studies often predict areas of enhanced survivability in many disaster scenarios. Those areas are no good unless you can get there. Unless you can live there. You may need to live there a long time.
What RVs potentially offer a very livable alternative to life afoot and on the run?
I'm thinking that being inconspicuous would be advantageous. Do you want to be seen in a $500,000 motorhome towing a $75,000 auto? Probably not. Yet smaller vehicles simply don't have the storage for ample provisions such as food and fuel. Fuel for heat and fuel for staying mobile.
Many RV's are subject to considerable maintenance. Electronics do not like rapid temperature changes or the vibrations of bouncing down the road. Good luck finding the right electronics technician when a computer board quits working.
This discussion could get big. It could get ridiculed and dismissed. It could get ignored. We shall see.