tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5772452185152147814.post132504307236162389..comments2023-11-02T05:58:31.852-07:00Comments on Prepare your family: Thinking of a Bug out VehicleJimmy (pen name)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04394066185119734828noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5772452185152147814.post-46825263518849179152009-10-08T19:10:53.902-07:002009-10-08T19:10:53.902-07:00Bitmap,
Thanks for the heads up. Very good point...Bitmap,<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up. Very good points to consider when driving a heavy vehicle. <br /><br />Prior to catching the prepping bug, I was an avid Jeeper. By that I don't just mean driving one around. I built 2 jeeps from scratch and know my way around the rocks. It's very important to know the limitations of your vehicle- and a Bug Out situation is not the time to Jimmy (pen name)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04394066185119734828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5772452185152147814.post-29154940070609165752009-10-08T07:17:33.525-07:002009-10-08T07:17:33.525-07:00I wanted to add: that is a good looking truck and...I wanted to add: that is a good looking truck and I would consider it a good thing if it fits your budget.Bitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5772452185152147814.post-29976088074835729172009-10-08T07:16:47.526-07:002009-10-08T07:16:47.526-07:00I have never heard good things about the automatic...I have never heard good things about the automatic transmissions in Dodge trucks. I've always heard that with Dodge trucks you should get a manual.<br /><br />Another upside to a manual is the ability to roll start it, although I've never done that with a diesel.<br /><br />The downside to a manual is if you are stuck in a major traffic jam like the Rita evacuation then you will not haveBitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.com