BOV Minimum Requirements

I plan on bugging in ,,BUT,,, I have a sturdy 1988 Jeep J-20 truck.

I`m looking for any and all input into vehicle mods, add ons, equipment, parts,tools,bags yada yada for this particular vehicle.

I`m looking at dual batteries with "perco " switch, Fix a flat,jack,spare ecm,belts, storage for weps behind seat,bandaids (lol) and any other ideas ya`ll might have. I would like to put all your input into a format that I could give to my friends and all here as a reference guide.

TIA.

-Spare tire that is the same size as the other four.
-Fix-a-flat or similar goop.
-12vdc air compressor
-Tire plug kit.
-Extra set of lug nuts.
-Radiator stop leak.
-Gas tank repair putty.
-Spare lights (head lights, tail lights, etc.).
-Tow strap.
-Premixed radiator coolant.
-Extra oil.

All the the above have been in my truck tool box for a long time, and all of it has been used to get myself or my friends back on the road, except for the gas tank putty.

I'm thinking that this forum needs a "BOV what it should be" tacked thread.

Couldn't have said it better myself...

Some kind of 12vdc to 115vac inverter could come in handy.

Break fluid
Power steering fluid
Fuses
Hose clamps
Jumpers
Big prybar
Lighting led etc
Spare fuel cap
Heater hose
Tool bag with multimeter
M3 super 90 and 00 buck

Winch, gas cans, water cans, maps.

Maps are good and some kind of two way comm

As has been suggested previously, we really need a new term to describe vehicular and mobility preparedness. There seems to be two distinct lines of thought regarding the subject of vehicles, mobility and transportation: Being able to rapidly evacuate or "bug out" and the ability to maintain sustained vehicle operation and mobility during degraded situations. Just about anything from a Honda motorcycle to a Yugo to a 5 ton 6x6 can get you down the Interstate and out of Dodge in the face of a looming crisis. It is where you want something that can continue to function in mud, snow and ice, on roads that may be degraded due to debris, flooding or broken pavement, able to travel off highway, over curbs, across medians, where fuel may have become scarce etc, etc, etc where things get a little bit dicier. We need a term that better decribes the prep in place vehicle.

That being said, there have been a couple of decent lists posted so far. I would add:

Basic set of hand tools (Socket set, open end wrenches, adjutsable wrenches, pliers, hammer, screw drivers, box knife, electrical tape, etc)
Basic first aid kit
Duct tape
Zip ties
Star wrench
Small tarp
50' of good rope
A couple of tie down straps
Solid recovery points on your vehicle
Road flares
Flashlight
Work gloves
Rags
Hand wipes

Minimum requirements?

I was going to say a jack, spare and lug wrench. Plus if you have jumper cables and a hide-a-key.

And the reliable thing.

Belts. I generally save my old belts in my truck when I change them in case one breaks when I am on the road.
fuses
4 way lug wrench.
WD40

Good call, don't know why I have not thought to do that before.

A good shovel and a chainsaw or axe.

Good investment to hold everything. I'm loving my 24 gallon action packer.


I have all my POL, cables, spare toiletries, clean socks, gloves, bolt cutters, strap and shackle, and so forth in it.

Leaves a LOT less stuff to fly around.

+1 As for what to keep in it?

All you need is duct tape, bailing wire, cardboard, JB Weld, and super glue. You can fix most anything with these.

Then get some of these:

Fuel

Get a good tire repair kit and know how to use it too.

Great idea, but I'd rather not spend $125-150 per rack.

http://www.swagoffroad.com/Products.html

Bump for list of tools

-1 large crescent wrench
-1 small crescent wrench
-Set of 1/4" to 3/4" wrenches and/ or similar metric wrenches depending on your needs
-Allen wrenches
-Slip-joint pliers
-#1 Phillips screwdriver
-#2 Phillips screwdriver
-#1 Slotted screwdriver
-#2 Slotted Screwdriver
-1/4" hex drive ratcheting screwdriver
-1/4" hex drive 90 degree ratcheting screwdriver
-1/4" hex drive extension
-Assortment of 1/4" drive hex drive driver bits (including 1/4" hex to 1/4" socked adapter)
-Ratchet
-Sockets
-Needlenose pliers
-Wire cutters
-Brass drift
-Hammer
-Wire stripper/ crimper
-Roll of 16-18 gauge wire
-Assortment of 16-18 gauge splices
-Electrical tape
-Duct tape
-Large zip ties
-Small zip ties

I do flight line checks for an airline using a similar tool set, which all fits into a .50 caliber ammo can. I based the tool kit that rides in my truck on the one I use at work, which is very versatile. I would suggest building a kit based on my list and over time tailor it to your specific needs. You may find that you do not need some things, but do need others.

The ability to have more than 1 wheel driving your vehicle. The open differential in my truck means I get stuck on wet grass. Limited slip, lockers, spools, welded spider gears will be more capable off the pavement, also a air compressor to reinflate your tires after being aired down for traction. Bead lockers. High lift jack. Winch.

Good idea, but as mentioned after your post, pretty pricey!



Right now I have it strapped down to the exploders cargo hooks as the primary means of keeping it down. I don't do any hardcore off roading, but have seen first hand of horrific rollovers (15+ Marines and gear in a 5 ton) to keep as much as possible locked down!


I'll look into better mounting solutions, and who knows if I get some payola saved up might invest in one of those cages or fab up some HMMWV style ammo can racks.

One idea is to get a GOOD copy of a service manual for the vehicle that lists required tools for the jobs and making sure you have them, and also do as much maintnace as possible yourself to learn what tools work, and what don't.


For example, on my Explorer, the fuel filter needs a special quick detach tool to remove it. I bought a metal one a long time ago.


Turns out, the metal ones don't work worth a damn on mine, and I had to go get the el cheapo plastic version that worked like a damn champion! I struggled for a while with the metal one and until firing up google and learning that even though it was the "right size" it'll never work and the plastic one will.

Most people seem to be looking at small suv type vehicles what would be wrong with a full size 4x4. And also which would be better a gas or diesel, fuel for a diesel could be made yourself pretty easily.

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