Ultimate "EMP-Proof" Bug Out Vehicle Guide

The need for a reliable "EMP-Proof" bug-out vehicle becomes paramount if you need to escape mass population centers after the SHTF. When chaos reigns, having a dedicated means of transportation can be the difference between life and death. Many people have made videos about BOVs and there are a few that discuss EMP proofing your vehicle. However, most have innacurate and deadly information relying on gimmicky and unproven "devices" to harden your vehicle. What is the truth about EMP protection for vehicles.
Jonathan Hollerman is the Deputy Director of the US Task Force on National and Homeland Security, member of the joint-services Electromagnetic Defense Task Force, FBI's Infraguard, and has had numerous meetings with engineers from the military EMP testing facilities and Congressional EMP Commission on EMP Protection. This video will give you PROVEN strategies to ensure your vehicle functions even if you are ground zero under a Super EMP.
However, having an amazing bug-out vehicle does NOT ensure your safety… if you choose to wait too long to leave your home and travel to your retreat location, you will actually have a huge target on your back. People will attack and follow the sound of your vehicle putting your family and your secluded retreat location at risk. It’s always better to start traveling to your retreat location as quickly as you can after a SHTF scenario. Not all bug-out vehicles are the same and not all of them will fit YOUR specific needs for your family and retreat. So, check out my top recommendations for the best BOV for your family.
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[@vyv8188]

I have 1983 HJ60 Land Cruiser 6 cylinder 12HT tubo diesel 5 speed manual no computers spares alternators & starter motors and 190 litre and a 90 litre fuel tanks im in Australia

[@dannydenham8141]

A year and a half out from a Major EMP where is the fuel going to come from? Most will likely have been scavenged by then, horses, mules, probably have been eaten by those trying to survive. Bicycles and good walking shoes may be all that’s available. If you can produce biodiesel, you can use a older tractor to do some farming. If you have a mule and the equipment, you can plow. What will happen if we have a major EMP want be pretty. Thank you Mr. Hollerman, you and Greg Allison have proved to be the voices of knowledge to on EMP safety. Always God’s purpose, pattern and plan.

[@NIGHTMARERICA]

Pyrolysis

[@divinemotorsport]

Biofuels. You can get flex fuel kits and tunes for cars to run 100% ethanol and deletes/runes for diesels to run on vegetable oil and ATF fluid! Potato/corn power is the future

[@snowyowlz5992]

Ethanol was used for vehicles in various places during WW2.

[@laurenbish3116]

How often are you going to be driving after an EMP? I have 100+ gallons of diesel and ~50 gallons of gasoline. Both are treated with PRI-D or PRI-G. As it is, right now, I drive into town (about 10 miles each way) about once a month now. If an EMP hit, I would drive less. My stored fuel will last me quite a while.

[@Dilly-vj3mh]

I personally would just stay away from anything with power windows, locks, etc or anything with a body control module. My vehicle is a 75 K20 with a 350 I built from a short block paired with a sm465 I somewhat refurbished. All said and done I have a truck I daily drive that is very reliable, I know how inside and out that I built for less than 4k. One side note would be to get something with very common and interchangeable parts. The SBC would have to be at the top of the list for parts availability.

[@nickkitchener6155]

I live in a climate where for 3 months we travel on roads that are cleared / salted daily. I'd love it if you did a talk on this kind of situation because in 6hours after TSHTF you might be stuck for months until the snow melts.

[@BGWenterprises]

Probably one of the most common low profile autos, is 80/90s full size trucks, with the inline engines, or v-6 Add in a 2nd muffler to one of those engines they are incredibly quiet. Pre 1987 fords with the 300ci/4.9L there still carburetor and can easily be reversed to points ignition. As well as there well known for being capable for being rigged for gas and/or propane fuel. Not crazy hp so that just helps add to there efficiency, and life. The diesels ford used tell early 1994 are also full analog.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Basically you are up the creek without a paddle.

[@wethepeople829]

On my list to do I just wrote “get oversized wench” 😂

[@jonhollerman4376]

Haha… yes, that is very important for post collapse survival…

[@Irbhxo2539]

Not mentioned in the video, you might want hydraulic instead of electric winch, some can be powered off your power steering pump

[@j.r.palehorse]

Can you tell me how you feel about emp shield.

[@offcr]

You mentioned clutch/starter switch. I vote for permanent bypass. If your clutch slave or master cylinder craps out you can put vehicle in first, crank starter and hit the gas. The vehicle will start in gear and will be moving. You can gently shift when the rpms hit the sweet spot. It's risk versus reward, but appear worth it.

[@laurenbish3116]

My Toyota 4x4 PU already has a clutch bypass switch.

[@offcr]

@@laurenbish3116 good call

[@johnjacobginglehimerscmidt8427]

Well done and explained Brother hope all is well with everyone.

[@beeyotch4232]

Diesel direct injection with mechanical pump & injectors. Diesel fuel lasts longer than gasoline and older diesels can operate on Reg85, cooking oil, etc., so more options for fuel. Older Isuzu diesels in late 80's - early 90's GMC cabover delivery truck is an affordable option. Old Mercedes diesels are good for jeeps and such. Anything Cummins is stupid $$$$$$$.

[@oneboyscout3653]

Thanks man

[@raymondsheffield5366]

I enjoyed you video. Could you do video on what a 2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 V-8 would need to protect against an EMP?

[@Irbhxo2539]

He covered this with the Cummins swap, although a 6.2/6.5 with the db2 pump would be an easier swap in a tahoe, will also want to swap 4l60e to 700r4 or manual.

[@Grizz_Bane44]

Im planning on towing my 5th wheel to the BOL, relatives property. But im using a braided copper clad aluminum grounding strip which is clamped to the axle that drags along the ground, dont know if it helps i just figured it could be the best path to ground which might save the electrical components. Your thoughts

[@roadrunner6081]

what is the ultimate bug out vehicle? A Horse!

[@silvercommander]

What is the name of your book that's starts with pulling all of the co workers into the conference room?

[@dasfahrer8187]

Yeah, you're not going to get Humvee parts at NAPA either...

[@oldguybiking7438]

Please tell me where you got the Suite 4 panel art behind you of the Crusader

[@williamstevens7754]

Your thoughts on a 2000 7.3 f350?

[@Irbhxo2539]

HUEI, hydraulic unit ELECTRIC injection, you might want the pre powerstroke, IDI, from early 94 or older

[@NIGHTMARERICA]

1st Gen 12v Cummins with a 5 speed. Fuel runs out? Pyrolysis because 10 years after you’ll still be able to find plastic trash.

[@Irbhxo2539]

ve pump on 1st gen is lubricated by the fuel, p pump on 2nd gen is lubricated by engine oil so it will last longer running on the plastic water bottles you mentioned. Like all the tractor pull and drag racers you should p pump swap it

[@Irbhxo2539]

Is your vehicle EMP proof? Test 1, Crank it up and disconnect the battery, is it still running? Test 2, for how long? Test 3, disconnect aternator, is it still running? Test 4, crank it without battery?

[@user-mf7mr5ib6w]

Hi, Would love any insight, on something in between the tiny CJ7 and gargantuan F450. Full EMP proof Cummins diesel is great, if can afford $30K conversion on top of $15K-$30K vehicle. Perhaps, best/easiest mid-modern SUV (that some may own and would blend-in/not stand out, pre-SHTF), that's easiest to convert from EFI to Carburation...and disconnect other electrification?? Any insight, thoughts or perhaps follow-up video, from JH or other subscribers..., would be appreciated. Thanks

[@Irbhxo2539]

93 or earlier diesel suburban. 4l80e is e, 700r4 can't tow the required 10k pounds. Manual swap w factory parts to nv4500. Cucv already has the tacticool look

[@impermanenthuman8427]

For one or two people maybe old kick start off road bikes might be more affordable? Or even just very reliable near new off road bikes wrapped in non conductive cloth stored for use to bugout from a suburban area when needed. Or even fold up electric bikes stored in non conductive cloth in the truck if/when the truck doesn’t start but you still need to get to your location. Then AT your location you could have a regular but more affordable truck wrapped in non conductive cloth for when the EMP threat has long past…non of these options are as ideal as daily driver that is immune to EMP but many can’t afford a truck of that expense and could buy a piece of land to get to with that kind of money

[@awidesigns]

I have a 2006 M1152 military HMMWV with the only electronic computer it has for the transmission in a EMP proof box. 25 gallon main tank and 2x 10 gallon backup cans. With its 6.5L turbo diesel I think im pretty sure i can at least get out of my city before shit falls apart. After that ill ditch the humvee for something else if i need to.

[@Twicetwisted]

I drive my Blazer CUCV M1009 6.2 Detroit almost every day 4wd works awesome in it that will be my BOV and getting friends and family where they need to be. I know where I'll be able to use several thousand gallons when I need it in a secured location..

[@Irbhxo2539]

You should make it look like the civilian/gas version. Also don't forget about the 5-6 quarts of fuel in the bottom of every fried gas engine you pass after you bug out

[@devenfoxx3647]

Is it possible to put a modern day car into a faraday cage to keep it alive during an EMP?

[@natec4359]

Fuel will be long gone a few months into it. Wood gas generator on a carbureted points distributer run vehicle.

[@elliottmcmullen4838]

I have a question, I am looking at buying a 2006 Toyota Tundra automatic 4WD system. Is there somewhere where I can research if this is vehicle that would t be affected by an EMP?

[@jonhollerman4376]

Yes it would! Watch the video for why.

[@Irbhxo2539]

Open the hood, count the wires, low score wins.

[@shereemitch]

2005 2500 chevy duramax with EMP shield installed ? Yes, No ??

[@freedomtowander]

I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about

[@Cyber_Samurai]

Are electric vehicles obsolete after an EMP/CME blast?

[@Irbhxo2539]

Mid 90s and older golf cars should still work if you can charge it. I would not trust any li batteries after any electrical event.

[@benjilacombe7478]

Don't firget about the older carburated Toyota pickups. Also, the 12 cummins didn't stop at '97.5. They stopped half way into '98 so you could get one in a quad cab...much more practical when the rear doors open. I would consider those the unicorn truck.

[@TreadReview]

Do you mean the 22RE Engine? I think the bigger old US trucks/suvs are better in terms of being able to push obstacles/other vehicles out of the way. Also an old Excursion or Bronco or Sububurban can take a lot of collision damage. I feel like a small toyota while they super tough will not do well in these areas. But they would be incredibly reliable no doubt.

[@benjilacombe7478]

@TreadReview No, the 22RE is fuel injected, so it has a computer and electronic fuel pump, The 22r is carburated, I pulled all the efi off mine and replaced it with a carburator and manual fuel pump (22r now). It all depends on the situation you're in and location if you need a large truck or not. The Toyotas are light duty but can navigate through smaller places. I have a large ammo can on the bed that holds a spare alternator, starter, igniter, fuel pump, and misc belts and hoses. I can make repairs super easy in the field if need be, mostly because the parts are small and easy to access. I also have a 12v cummins ('98) what would worry me is if my injection pump goes, it would be worthless. Also, they have an internal voltage regulator that functions through the pcm (computer). So you may loose battery voltage. I pre-wired mine with an external voltage regulator and keep the regulator in a Faraday box. Depending on the situation, I would pull the Toyota with a tow bar behind the Dodge, doesn't take long to set up. It could be a good idea to have two emp resistant vehicles one that takes gas the other diesel. I would stay clear of ramming anything, it wouldn't take much to damage the radiator or front end components. I'm building out a humvee, they are pretty emp resistant because they are fairly mechanical like the 12V but still could have issues, computer for the transmission generator going bad etc. I don't like that the humvee would stand out instead of blending in, you have a point, though looking tactical later down the road when people are weaker. One thing about the humvee is you can build it out to be bullet resistant much easier than any other vehicle.

[@kjaques1]

Jeremy Dewitte didnt have a very good pitch while representing private security. Just saying. 😂

[@thisoldrelic]

Maybe that would work for a 3-4 hour bugout location. If you had a full tank of gas. However, my bugout location is 6 hours away. Fuel economy is going to be very important. Towing not as important to me. I would opt for a 6cyl 4x4 before going for a behemoth of a truck. But I don’t have a ton of disposable income so if my 2004 Hemi Truck doesn't start it's a bicycle for me.

[@user-hh9dh3fj3f]

Unimog....

[@becomeraptureready]

As much as I enjoy this topic, and having the capability to protect my family from what is coming, the ultimate prep is to be a Born Again Christian, and be taken in the Rapture to escape what is coming upon the world.