Comments on: Vehicle Flood Checklist

By: Cameron Garcia

Cameron Garcia — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:24:38 +0000

You may want to think of the inevitable, one that of carrying or having a firearm. Mostly as protection for you and the family, and secondly, a way to protect your stocks of survial equipment from people wanting it for themselves. If you need protection, I would probably include a 12ga shotgun, with enough ammunition to last for a few weeks….

By: Troublehardt

Troublehardt — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:58:43 +0000

So a Jerry Can is 5 gallons… let’s assume for conversation that the container is 5 lb.s empty.
15 gallons of water per person, rig seats 4.
That’s 12 Jerry Cans, full of water, weighing in at 540 Pounds. That is A LOT OF SPACE AND WEIGHT.
Really think about where you are going to fit 12 JERRY CANS…..

Good article, detached from reality in a few places…
I carry 10 gallons of water, 2 cans, and a top shelf ceramic water filter.

By: Uffindell

Uffindell — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:22:31 +0000

Great article. I would also appreciate an article on ‘suggested RIG prep for extended time in water’.

By: VCeXpedition

VCeXpedition — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 02:46:49 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:01:39 +0000

In reply to bushhippie. Try now!

By: bushhippie

bushhippie — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:59:20 +0000

In reply to VCeXpedition. Same here. I am logged in but I cant access the download.

By: 1derer

1derer — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:44:10 +0000

I appreciate the article it follows guidelines that I have seen before. I would be interested in seeing what is suggested RIG prep for extended time in water, such as diff/trans breathers, seals (Birfields), distributor sealing/gasket check, etc. Not everyone can drive a Unimog so it might be a good ideal to make sure people know where their ECU is located when judging water forging.

By: Anak

Anak — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:36:02 +0000

I am thinking that in a flood it would make more sense to pack a gallon or two of water per person and then a filtration system or two instead of trying to pack 15 gallons of water per person. For a family of 5 that would make a huge difference in packed weight and space. Like 600 lbs difference.

I also think the 6 cans of fix-a-flat can be replaced by a tire repair kit and OBA.

By: steanson

steanson — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:45:15 +0000

I don't think I have NEARLY enough room for all these supplies...and it's just me and two dogs! :confounded:

By: [DO]Ron

[DO]Ron — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 13:02:38 +0000

In reply to Edwin562.

I think the basic list is the same for about every situation.. You can add or leave things out to suit your specific needs.. Like you might not need the rain clothing in a dry enviroment.
Maybe its a stupid thing, But I would add something to make a fire with to the list. even if it is just matches. Always nice to have something to heat yourself up, your food and your drinks if needed.
Oh and probably a dead giveaway but if you carry 3 copies of every document don’t keep them in 1 bag but spread them over a few bags / the vehicle. So that if you have to bail the vehicle for whatever reason or lose a bag you don’t lose all the copies 🙂