i did same with my 2000 dodge caravan made it a bug out vehicle. first started using it a tail gate party vehicle then modified it and it now has off road capabilities.
I really like the concept of this video since a CRV is a perfect daily and still capable offroad. one thing most people neglect is gas mileage. when SHTF, we all know that gas becomes unavailable and its useless to have a huge truck if you have no gas. Not to mention, diesel is even more rare (remember hearing this from katrina).
anyways, im not getting a crv but hopefully a jeep patriot trail rated. very capable off road and very fuel efficient. like the looks more than the crv too lol.
this is a nice idea, just buy an extra computer chip or what ever fuse or chip that may fry in an emp, i think there are lots of surplus of it, then put it inside a home made emp case, then your good to go after the emp threat,
i think a 3" lift and an aggressive mud tire maybe just a little bit bigger than stock, to make it still fuel efficient, then some custom alum skid plate under critical areas, its will be a nice bov,--good video btw- keep em coming
Awesome BOV! I have a 99 CRV and was thinking about this or if I needed to get something different. Stop by prepperlog com forum and share your ideas about BOVs if you want?
Couldn't help but laugh that your neighborhood is like a ready pull-a-part for supplies for your bug out vehicle when the time comes :) just sheer the sheep I guess... "Hey buddy, I need a water pump,you don't mind do ya..."
@wb5mgr lol, of course I am mentioning it as if everyone has left town or died of unpreparedness or the vehicles are damaged and abandoned but still have useful parts. I wouldt arbitrarily just go taking parts if it were just a week of power outages or natural disaster. Im talking more of a collapse of government, civil war, etc etc. Something major. If possible I would ask to buy or barter for parts. I sure dont want to get shot lol.
I love my CRV 222XXX miles and still going strong, Amsoil done up at about 200k can't say enough about it... just love my lil honda i get about 25-27 mpg and it's like a gokart in the summer and snowmobile in the winter :)
@shoota941 I dont doubt it one bit. I think you missed the point. With this little car you can drive it 5 days a week (reliably) and cheaply compared to your Ford sitting on 38's. And as you can see in the video, it can go more places than most people think. I would rather have an F150 or F250 diesel with big tires and a lift if SHTF but I also need to live my daily life and not go broke.
@mixflip the older ones have alot more clearance, and also very easy to lift. also with the older ones, they arnt all awd, some are fwd and have 4wd as an option (with a hi and lo range) , i have a subaru l series, and it looks normal but is beast off road, i personal think if you wanting a light 4wd/awd for nothing to hectic, i would point somone towards a subie ;)
Wtf!! You talking about a zombie apocalypse or what? Get out of town quick the shit hit the fan. Oh fuck!!! Lol excellent vid btw I enjoyed seeing what a Honda could do.
@ubangiestomp Thanks for watching. I actually bought a Toyota RAV4 since I couldnt find a CRV in good condition in my area. The gen 1 RAV4's actually have a locking transfer case which the CRV doesnt have.
I just bought a 2011 CRV...I can't wait to do all the things in your vid! I had a regular sedan before and it got stuck in the sand and AAA wouldn't pull me out!!!
I don't know about later models, but my old '97 CR-V SUCKED! The gas mileage was crap, as well as the power. If I tried getting on the freeway or climbing a grade, that little 4-banger would scream like an angry baby while semis flew past me, very embarassing. Plus the steering wheel was in this weird position where it was almost like driving an old VW microbus. Had it for 2 1/2 years & thankfully unloaded it.
you can also burn used cooking grease, veg oil, transmission fluid, kerocene, and just about and other junk oil you can think of in these engines. dont get me wrong as i said before i LOVE hondas.
@kidracer117 I agree with you. If I had more money I'd love to buy a 4x4 diesel truck. I couldnt find a 4x4diesel truck (in reliable running condition that is) for the $2500. I actually ended up buying a 1997 Toyota RAV4 AWD with that amount of money lol.
yes i i agree that the crv is a budget and fairly capable BOV but what i am getting at with an EMP blast is, even though there may not be an emp blast and instead a flood or nucular meltdown or tsunami etc, your argument is there wont be electricity for gas pumps. so my idea of a BOV is one that is a mechanical diesel injectected truck like the 1st gen cummins or 1st gen 6.5 diesel blazers. they are protected agagint en EMP as well as they are not limited to burning just gas or even diesel.
@kidracer117 This is a BOV on a budget and not all SHTF involves EMP. How about a nuclear power plant melt down like in Japan, or a tsunami, or a flood, or earthquake, or a black out, or a tornado, or riots like in the UK? Where are you going to get gas if an EMP takes out all the gas pumps? Your EMP vehicle wont get far on a tank of gas and maybe an extra gas can?
I gotta say, a few months ago I really thought you were an idiot for talking up the CRV like this, but since then I've moved to rural colorado and done some downright rough stuff (been way farther down an intermediate rated jeep road than I should have for example). Good vehicle if you've go the manual....insane fuel economy in the mountains because of injector cut off (I kid you not, I run at around 30mph with hard driving). Way underestimated
@theoriginalca7erham Watch my "worst gun review ever" video and you will think I am an idiot still LOL. As for a tiny bug out vehicle...I picked up a Toyota RAV4. Its a 5 speed with a locking differential at the push of a button which is nice since most other tiny car based AWD vehicles dont have that option. I only paid $2500 for it with 17000 miles and working a/c.It was a steal!!!
@mixflip The only problem I find with the CRV is that going up a lot of stuff I have to be moving way faster than I should be or else I bog down and come to a stop, other than that I'm quite pleased
@caseylombardo Really? I would think anything can get you away from danger hence the name bug out vehicle. As you can clearly see in the video it is alot more capable than a commuter car. I already said it is never going to beat a jeep or a truck or a real 4x4 but it can get you away from danger better than walking.
@caseylombardo You've got to be kidding me. My dad had a 2003 CR-V, and we've gone up frozen mountain passes, and mudding, and NEVER got stuck, or even close to stuck. Your argument is invalid.
The best improvement if you are going to use this as a bug out vehicle would be tires. most the time I see thses with road tires. This is a good BOV because it will not attract attentionand go along way on a tank of gas. I would put a roof rack on top. I would leave the engine stock. Be sure to carry extra Oil,spark plugs,fuses,tools extra gas. I put a K&N filter in my stock airbox on my civic. easy wasy to get better power and mpg.
one question. where are you going to keep all your gear? having lived in the woods for extended periods of time, alone, all the gear needed could not fit in a vehicle that small.
@erik199386 Yes I agree. Its too small and and very under powered for a long term SHTF event. Its more of a short term bug out vehicle ie 1 week (like the London or Rodney King LA riots). Then return to the home if we still have one that has not been burned down? For a total collapse event I'd want a full sized 4x4 truck to carry alot of gear, which I am trying to buy as we speak but for now my little RAV4 (not Honda CRV) is all I have. Its better than a 2wd low center of gravity passenger car
@mixflip point taken. i do see the merit as an immediate escape. i suppose i have a biased opinion, for two main reasons. one, i will not be leaving without my family. two, i live in an area and populous where only a moron will wait to leave until the problems get thick. i will be long gone and dug in when most people are just realizing they need to leave.
@erik199386 I envy you. If I could do it over again I would have never moved to Vegas but it is what its is. I personally think bugging out to the mountains is not what people think. If you arent already up there you will be viewed as an outsider city invader and will probably get shot by the folks who are already dug in up there. EVERYBODY will be going to the same mountains so bugging out isnt going to be pretty. Im better off sheltering in place for now. At least thats my opinion anyway. lol
@mixflip fortify, fortify, fortify. remember that if SHTF happens, a MAJOR concern will be panicky people trying to make up for lost time at your expense. i would also recommend spending some time on google earth looking for areas that provide the essentials, but are also out of the way where an average citizen would not think to look. many people will look at a map and make a snap decision. i personally disagree with shelter in place if you live in or near a major city.
@mixflip too much can happen. too many variables. i will not preach, but i have been making and scrapping plans for many months. start now and start poking holes in your plan. any questions or need for a second opinion, feel free to ask. message my channel too if you want. take care, and good luck
I owned a new version (2004) CR-V and I can tell you for a fact that she will tow a small pop top camper and would tow my Kawasaki 360 on a small 5X8 trailer. I was really happy with it. Miss it in fact. Now I have a Dodge 1500 Quad cab and big camper ATV goes in the bed. but in the old days tent and the quad or pop top and the CR-V worked fine.
i would suggest a 95-01 ford explorer. i have a 2000 and it works great in any situation. they are extremely cheap to buy and lift. all you do is throw on some bigger tires and it's good for any terrain. plus there were ONLY several million sold in the US alone so you can find parts easily. i've had my truck for 6 years and have been in some really bad situations and have never been stranded. the major reason why i wouldn't choose a crv is bc it's based off a car chassis and not a truck chassis
@wrigley1285 I agree a CRV is basically a car with all wheel drive and not a real 4x4 system with low gears and locking diffs. But what you lack in off road ability you get back in spades in the reliability and gas efficiency department. The point of this video was to show folks that they are limited but not to the point that they are useless. They can get through some decent stuff and ca nbe driven to work 5 days a week without breaking the bank for gas. I still want a F150 4x4 truck though!!!
@mixflip my explorer is lifted 5 inches with 35x12.50 mud terrains and i get good MPG for a lifted truck. i actually have a 4x4 f150 as my daily driver but if something were to go down i would choose my explorer over it without a second thought. i understand that people have to work with what they have. i was just making a suggestion for someone looking to buy a bug out vehicle. you can find decent explorers for sale starting at $500. plus i lifted mine for less than $200
I have a 2000 CR-V with 141,000 miles. I've driven it on ice, snow, Daytona Beach and across a median or two....or three or four. I've also towed over 2,000 lbs with it, despite the published 1,500 tow limit. I will drive it till the wheels fall off, probably around 300,000 miles.
Only one thing.....have the valves adjusted every 30,000 miles! Mine receded into the head, requiring a $1,500 head and valve job.
@conkerred1 Im sure not every single CRV is shit because one is having problems? Forcing a car to do something it isnt designed to do until it breaks is not the vehicles fault. And I agree the older ones are gud.
I thought the older CR-V's were 4WD not AWD, but either way they're pretty capable. My 1996 Jeep GC was full time 4WD and it went places I didn't think it would not having locking differentials but the CR-V's are so easy to find parts for sometimes certain jeep parts are hard to find or expensive.
i have a crv and i live in the mountains (pretty much) and i take mine through it all too, i tell everyone shes a beast! haha! but yes i love the video!
I would try and enlarge the gas tank because it only is about what 13-15 gallons, even at 28mpg its not enough, I would want to enlarge it to 20-25 gallons, you could go a LONG way on that, and if you have some gas cans with you, then even longer
@mixflip yea, I thought about that, but in a bug out situation or shtf situation speed is key, and it would take 4x to 5x as long with the cans on top, because you would get to the station, fill up your tank, then get on top of it unstrap the cans, fill one up heave it up top and do it 4 more times, get back on top of the little Honda, and then strap it on, then leave. As opposed to just filling it up like normal, yes your way is easier, but easier doesn't always mean better.
@2bidfilmsguy Nothing is guaranteed when SHTF. I think the key is not to nit pick but to just have a plan and some survival gear/food/water/shelter etc etc already to go. Bickering about whats superior is fine but just having your head in the game and having things ready regardless of what specific items you have is really most important. I have neighbors who refuse to make any emergency plans and just pray than someone will come rescue them or share their supplies with them?
@mixflip yea I understand that but I don't just prepare to be prepared, its a hobby for me so some times I like to over complicate things, but its fun and I like giving my self a challenge. Same with my whole city, people just don't understand, even when something not so un-common happens in Michigan a large rain then freeze knocked out all power for a week, no one could open there garage so they couldn't get food( no one though to walk though) and people freaked because they were un prepared.
@2bidfilmsguy I have two 5 gallon cans that can nearly refuel it. It got from Atlanta to Pensacola on 1 and a 1/2 tank of gas, drove around all the while, and returned on 1 more tank. I also drove from Atlanta to lake hartwell drove around and drove back on almost the same. With the cans I could get nearly to texas in one shot. Total 25 gal, the siphon pump is under the rear floor.
@BS51993 I think gross vehicle weight plays a big part in what this little car can actually get away with off road. They dont have much power or a dedicated off road low gear but they are so small and light that they can do some surprising things that big heavy vehicles might struggle with? Thats my guess anyway?
i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
@notcalvine I dont own a CRV so I am the wrong guy to ask but I would guess that dropping it into 2nd or 3rd gear will help you alot when off road. It should give your engine alot better gearing in the dirt and going up hill. I think the CRV is full time 4WD so you dont need to engage a transfer case? I believe the differentials are a viscous limited slip type so they lock up automatically as a result of viscosity (stickiness) which locks the rear diff. I am not an expert though. Just a guess?
@notcalvine Just want to ask you is your CRV equipped with AWD/4WD? If you are not sure it says it on the back glass, or you can look at the rear suspension, does it have a rear axle? There is no 4wd switch or engagement lever for a transfer case. The way it works is when the car senses the front wheels slip, it automatically engages the rear axle. it has clutch packs that requires a special fluid you can get from Honda dealer that needs to be changed every 3 yrs/30K miles or so.
@notcalvine ok.. you stop the vechial.. put it in N then put the 4wd on if there is a switch or lever some where depends on the car.. If it has 4wd H you can do up to 100 with out risking damage if you have it in low then its 40
@notcalvine rgw cr-v's back wheels start spinning about 1 second after the front one lose traction. It's automatic. If you are off road, keep it in 1.
i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
I won't disagree, my concern would be all of the electronics which go into modern cars. In the event of of a large solar storm (I won't use Nuclear attacks as that may sound paranoid)a 1979 Ford f150 (as an example) would require a replacement solenoid, starter, alternator and electronic module, which can be stored in layers of plastic and aluminum foil (alternating till a 5 layer barrier is formed) whereas the Honda would require most electronics to be replaced. Otherwise good idea. thanks
@Originaldelsig If a solar storm or nuclear blast hits us...we will have bigger problems that driving up to the hills or mountains aint going to solve lol. I see your point though. Old can be a good choice. I am thinking more of a fallout situation like in Japan or a chemical spill that forces us to bug out.
@mixflip Most people plan the "Bugout" but they never have a clear destination. It's important to have places mapped out to go to and to have fuel enough to make it. Economy, related to fuel mileage is always good, but if your route is blocked to where you wanted to go, you need to have several back up locations and those routes may require a little more "Beef". As I said, I'm not dogging the CRV, but it just goes to show, the best bugout vehicles are the ones never used.
@mixflip Overloading is a problem too. A heavy gauge roof rack will help haul gas and supplies, but what it really boils down to is your bugout bag. Remember; What you put into a pack, you will have to carry. 3 Stage BOB consists of the most important items kept on you at all times, the 3 day pack and finally what I call "The Refugee Pack", this sucker can weigh up to 70-100 pounds (With the 3 day pack) but the idea is for living out of it in a fixed location or for limited movement.
@wlaux9 I have no idea. I only mention the CTV because they are cheap and reliable. Those new crossover cars arent cheap by any means. Maybe in 10 to 15 years they might cost as much as a CRV?
@wlaux9 we looked at the dressed honda crosstour and saw some fairly convincing things. I am not impressed though, it was way too low-slung and far too carlike. Had great capabilities on the road but could barely handle grass. Now- the acura version of this car, the carbrid as it were, was f^&%ing awesome off road and did it on oiled street tires that came stock from the factory. I would risk that car in the jungle. It kicked my CR-V's poor little ass.
@TheXJthatCould Yea my folks had 2 of them so I do agree they are great. Were they reliable and never left us stranded? Ummm sadly no they were not reliable. At least our 2 werent. They needed alot of TLC to keep them running unlike all my Honda motors.
I was impressed with the videos. I have a jeep wrangler that is on 40" tires and a full size 4x4 SUV. I also have a Subaru Outback Sport and I know that the car is very capable. Tires are the most important thing. Will me Subaru or a CRV go over the Ricks that my Jeep will, no but as you said, sometimes a smaller package is better. My Durango won't go over them either!
i got a crv and i love it. i have two snow tires in teh front and two street tires in the back and boy does it do good. ive took it just through about everything. only one time did i get stuck because i bottomed out. but a lift would be nice here in the near future with bfg all terains
@TheVcr86 I know there are 3" lift kits for the CRV. I have seen a bunch of lifted CRV's on some Honda forums yet nobody has posted any videos of the kit in use? I guess I will have to hurry up and get my CRV and lift it and post some vids!!!!
I guess it all comes down to are you willing to trust you and your familys life to a civic with 4wd. Personally, I went with an 85 gmc, open rear diff, locked front diff with lockout hubs, 3to1 transfer, and 3.42 gears. Its a 4spd, but I also put a 50gal axillary fuel tank. total dressed and loaded weight is under 5000lbs. It offroads great. Not a part on the truck I havent gone through.
@mixflip That is very true and a good idea. I went older and bigger because I was army in the 90's. There were cucv's running around then, and I loved em. Also I went with lack of electronics as a key point, just due to the fact that if the worst happens, I can repair easily. I even have a couple modules for the hei in a welded tin container along with some other important electronic items. 1 rule to remember, get what you can afford and are comfortable in and working on. Keep it wired tight
First, what a comparison - unibody to frame? Second, it's a Chevy we're talking about here. It's not even a Toyota. Sure you can find parts for it as with any other car made domestically, but good luck finding anything outside of North America. Toyotas are everywhere, and used by everyone, all across the globe. There was even a war named after them. Not even Jeeps can touch that combination of legendary reliability, availability of parts, and off-road capability of a Toyota.
@apexdna Last I checked, I wont be bugging out from the usa to asia, something about water and not floating, so parts wont be a problem. :D I know the taliban used toyotas, but that didnt seem to pan out for them. Talking of vehicles in the same class as the crv, the rav4 is utter crap. I had to drag my parents rav4 out of their driveway when it snowed with my gmc, same for their ford. You have to understand, its not the rig, its the gear its equipped with and the the driver. To each their own.
@mixflip I agree with yopu about the CRV, the AWD is pretty nice. BUT if my main goal was a cheap 4x4 get outta dodge vehicle, i still say an old Jeep CJ will do the trick.
@TexasDistortion I owned a CJ7 in Hawaii and it ran circles around other 4x4s that got stuck on the beaches of the north shore. But it was far from reliable. I had to invest some serious elbow grease and money to keep it from leaving me stranded.
@TexasDistortion 4runners awesome! I'd much rather have a 4runner but they arent as affordable or as good on gas as the cheap lttle CRV. My mother in law has a 2005 4runner and its sweet!
Best reason, it's low profile. The most likely situation of SHTF is a natural disaster. In such a case you may be submitted to roadblock checkpoints. Looking like you just rolled of a military base it going to up you chances of getting pull off and searched. The CRV blends just fine with most other vehicles.
@Mrcaffinebean I agree. Low profile is good. I was thinking more of a low profile from the looters and rioters and gangs of people enjoying the lack of police and downed phone lines. Quiet muffler and awd might be a nice thing to have if you are trying not to turn heads your way. A big V8 4x4 makes alot of noise in the city or in the woods. Just an opinion of course. I'd take what I can get to tell you the truth.
Made you a detailed update response of my bug out vehicle setup. I was also looking at pilot and ridgelines- supposedly they have some fairly cool features like manual locking rear diff and four wheel independant, traction control, and they are just like a way beefier CR-V. Supposedly the pilot seats 8.
@LeonRFpoa Leon, you said the 2001 is the best year 1st gen but what do you recommend as far as automatic vs standard trans? Which trans is more reliable and good on gas?
@mixflip I have an automatic and don't really see anything bad going on there. Like the integra, it locks up like a clutch. It has a button on the '01 that disengages the overdrive, thus adding a mini low range. This is only on the automatic, though. The manual, like most honda transmissions would be really solid. There's less to go wrong on a manual but that's granted. I do like a bit of slippage and lack of a clutch off road though. They are very similar on gas, manual being 23 vs 22 hw
my wife and i have 2 1995 honda civics as daily drivers we love them. we really talked about getting a crv as a bug out vehicle but we eventually went with a 1980 ford f250 4wd with the 300ci i6 engine for only 500 bucks so you can get old domestic trucks with no computers for dirt cheap. but if you have the 4k for a crv they would be sweet because realistically you wont be climbing boulders or going through a 4 ft deep mud bog or need to run 10 second quarter miles to bug out.
@fullmetaljason I love the Ford F150 family of trucks. A 2005 F1504x4 is on my short list of trucks to check out when I am ready to go shopping. As for the 1980 4x4 you cant beat $500! Thats awesome!!! My only concern would be reliability? Is it going to leave you stuck in the middle of BFE? Look it over good so you wont be surprised the day you really need it.
@mixflip Any machine can get you stuck in BFE but i wanted something as simple and easy to fix as possible where there will be parts for it at every junk yard because of cash for clunkers. I am obsessive on preventative maintenance, I have this truck running nice. But the nice thing is that it is butt ugly and in a bug out situation you want to look as UNattractive as possible while being mechanically sound :) And you can hide your gas and gear under an old contractor cap on the bed
you make a great point the crv is a great car for the money in the vids i was impressed with its capabilities, my z71 has stock size tires a K&N and synthetic oil before i made those changes the fuel mileage was around 17 or so plus i use premium now it all comes together in the end for v8 power that wont break the bank.
well i have a v8 but i get 20 miles or so a gallon and it holds 30 gallons so i have a pretty far range so the fuel milelage may be a little less than the honda but it holds more fuel so may in the end equate the same.....
@Blk05titan26 If your V8 gets 20 mpg thats awesome. My lifted GMC Yukon and my Tahoe both get horrible mileage. Im guessing 10 to 15 mpg at best for me. I am not saying the honda is the best choice I was just pointing out that its a decent choice for some folks as a daily commuter and a bug out vehicle if they never thought about it before? I'd rather have a jeep JK but its expensive and I am not sure how reliable they are? My old jeep CJ7 was a money pit. lol.
@MurderByFluoride Hey, if you're measuring right the diff housing is quite a bit lower on a patriot- the CR-V has much less under it to snag. I just gave up on the winch and got a manual cable puller, the mounting situation is sketchy on both cars.
this is my ideal vehicle for when shtf. great minds think alike.
and you can turbo this with it still being reliable. only problem with the motor in the crv is that if you do plan on boosting it, is not to push to much. the walls of the cylinder is thin.
@GODSGUNSGLORY For fun boosting is a cool for fun but for a reliable daily driver and SHTFemergency escape vehicle then I'd pass on a complicated and delicate and high maintenance turbo system. Turbos require cooling and oiling. If you lose the cooling or lose the oil to the turbo, you are done for the day. At the most I'd risk a B20vtec conversion and get more HP naturally aspirated just to keep it more reliable. Thats still a risk tho. I like the old saying KISS(keep it simple stupid)
@GODSGUNSGLORY Oooh yea the famous GSR motor would be awesome! I have been out of the import world a while now but I remember the GSR engine having less low end torque compared to the stock B20 2.0L? For off roading I think more torque would be a big advantage over hi reving HP? I could be wrong though? I had a GSR motor in my 90 CRX and it killed on the street. But that was not an off road vehicle obviously. A CRV weighted down with people & gear need torque. I'd still take a GSR motor tho.
@MurderByFluoride this car is like Liberty's grandchild. I was seriously looking at Liberty as a platform as well. Liberty is quite a bit better at stomping mud and beefier but I was all frowns at the ground clearance. CR-V had like 3 inches on it. If I had 2000 more bucks and a small lift kit ready you better know it would have been my choice.
@MurderByFluoride I like the Liberty. I saw a cool lifted one in San Diego this past summer. I know lifts are rare on unibody vehices but he hada small lift and the biggest tires he could fit on it and it looked mean. $24,000 is way out of my range right now so that not an option for me personally. If I could get a 4 door Tacoma for $10,000 I'd be in heaven but thats impossible for a 2005 and up which is the only one I like.lol
it really is all about perspective, i guess in a survival situation the crv provides enough to be safe, especially with a guy like yourself packing heat haha
i did same with my 2000 dodge caravan made it a bug out vehicle. first started using it a tail gate party vehicle then modified it and it now has off road capabilities.
TheMachineX2 2 days ago
Honda CR-V stands for Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle
ando633 5 days ago
@ando633 Lol good one.
mixflip 5 days ago
when that vetec kicks in in goes fast lol im getting one
OGKILLa9365 1 week ago
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daerday666 1 week ago
I really like the concept of this video since a CRV is a perfect daily and still capable offroad. one thing most people neglect is gas mileage. when SHTF, we all know that gas becomes unavailable and its useless to have a huge truck if you have no gas. Not to mention, diesel is even more rare (remember hearing this from katrina).
anyways, im not getting a crv but hopefully a jeep patriot trail rated. very capable off road and very fuel efficient. like the looks more than the crv too lol.
omegaboostZ 2 weeks ago
this is a nice idea, just buy an extra computer chip or what ever fuse or chip that may fry in an emp, i think there are lots of surplus of it, then put it inside a home made emp case, then your good to go after the emp threat,
i think a 3" lift and an aggressive mud tire maybe just a little bit bigger than stock, to make it still fuel efficient, then some custom alum skid plate under critical areas, its will be a nice bov,--good video btw- keep em coming
nolideleon2010 2 weeks ago
@nolideleon2010 Thanks for watching.I actually ended up buying a 1997 Toyota RAV4 AWD.
mixflip 2 weeks ago
Good review!
joepatroni77 3 weeks ago
Awesome BOV! I have a 99 CRV and was thinking about this or if I needed to get something different. Stop by prepperlog com forum and share your ideas about BOVs if you want?
Prepperlog 4 weeks ago in playlist Bug Out - Vehicles
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wb5mgr 1 month ago
Couldn't help but laugh that your neighborhood is like a ready pull-a-part for supplies for your bug out vehicle when the time comes :) just sheer the sheep I guess... "Hey buddy, I need a water pump,you don't mind do ya..."
wb5mgr 1 month ago
@wb5mgr lol, of course I am mentioning it as if everyone has left town or died of unpreparedness or the vehicles are damaged and abandoned but still have useful parts. I wouldt arbitrarily just go taking parts if it were just a week of power outages or natural disaster. Im talking more of a collapse of government, civil war, etc etc. Something major. If possible I would ask to buy or barter for parts. I sure dont want to get shot lol.
mixflip 1 month ago
I love my CRV 222XXX miles and still going strong, Amsoil done up at about 200k can't say enough about it... just love my lil honda i get about 25-27 mpg and it's like a gokart in the summer and snowmobile in the winter :)
randomdoodification 1 month ago
Not smart!!! Anything after 1990 has a computer... It will be remotely turned off...
CastingStonez 1 month ago
@CastingStonez Not every bug out situation will be an EMP.
mixflip 1 month ago
@mixflip
I understand that...
I just like to be smart and limit the opportunities of the enemy of stopping me and my family from surviving...
peace...
CastingStonez 1 month ago
@CastingStonez If an emp hits aslong as your car is off during the emp it should be fine
XxtekiexX 1 month ago
Work hard for fun toys
shoota941 1 month ago
My ford sitting on 38's will go a lot further then that little thing
shoota941 1 month ago
@shoota941 I dont doubt it one bit. I think you missed the point. With this little car you can drive it 5 days a week (reliably) and cheaply compared to your Ford sitting on 38's. And as you can see in the video, it can go more places than most people think. I would rather have an F150 or F250 diesel with big tires and a lift if SHTF but I also need to live my daily life and not go broke.
mixflip 1 month ago 3
I got a better idea, get a Subaru...
jdoggaa 1 month ago
@jdoggaa Subarus have low ground clearance. Especially the older ones. I'd take a new Forrester though. They look more like SUV's than awd cars.
mixflip 1 month ago
@mixflip the older ones have alot more clearance, and also very easy to lift. also with the older ones, they arnt all awd, some are fwd and have 4wd as an option (with a hi and lo range) , i have a subaru l series, and it looks normal but is beast off road, i personal think if you wanting a light 4wd/awd for nothing to hectic, i would point somone towards a subie ;)
thats just my opinion :)
jdoggaa 1 month ago
The 1st gen explorer is also a good bug out vehicle....they just aren't as reliable (transmission) as many other vehicles
sexyboi142 1 month ago
спасибо за видео!!!!! у меня такая CRV уже 3 года езжу на ней и радуюсь)))
SKYNSSAEV 1 month ago
So it's good for a zombie apocalypse :P
wolfeyez 1 month ago 2
@wolfeyez Its better than walking thats for sure.
mixflip 1 month ago
they are built off honda accord, not civic, engine and body is shared mostly
syalcin123 1 month ago
@syalcin123 it's built off of the Civic. The chassis a stretched Civic platform. Engine is also shared and transmission with the civic.
sexyboi142 1 month ago
@syalcin123 not true i just looked it up @ edmunds
nayerelson 1 month ago
don't know what to say... thanks... and do you know something that i dont??? good video
R0YMSC0TT 1 month ago
Wtf!! You talking about a zombie apocalypse or what? Get out of town quick the shit hit the fan. Oh fuck!!! Lol excellent vid btw I enjoyed seeing what a Honda could do.
speedygtp 2 months ago
@speedygtp I didnt really think of a zombie apocalypse but I guess it would work? It sure beats walking thats for sure.
mixflip 2 months ago
Great points about the CRV.Never thought about the CRV till your vid.Great job.
ubangiestomp 2 months ago
@ubangiestomp Thanks for watching. I actually bought a Toyota RAV4 since I couldnt find a CRV in good condition in my area. The gen 1 RAV4's actually have a locking transfer case which the CRV doesnt have.
mixflip 2 months ago
agree with you. i also own one too.
johnvwj 2 months ago
I just bought a 2011 CRV...I can't wait to do all the things in your vid! I had a regular sedan before and it got stuck in the sand and AAA wouldn't pull me out!!!
Linkinarc 2 months ago
@Linkinarc Congratulations on the new car. Have fun!!!
mixflip 2 months ago
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My father got this almost 2 years ago... I should show him this video so he can see what the 1st Gen CR-V can do!!
wtrdogg20 3 months ago
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wtrdogg20 3 months ago
I don't know about later models, but my old '97 CR-V SUCKED! The gas mileage was crap, as well as the power. If I tried getting on the freeway or climbing a grade, that little 4-banger would scream like an angry baby while semis flew past me, very embarassing. Plus the steering wheel was in this weird position where it was almost like driving an old VW microbus. Had it for 2 1/2 years & thankfully unloaded it.
quirpco 3 months ago
@quirpco after 97 the improved the engine because of a lack of power.
maneev02 3 months ago
@maneev02 after 99, it improved from 126hp to 150 plus my turbo 201 hp
zainuintel 3 months ago
you can also burn used cooking grease, veg oil, transmission fluid, kerocene, and just about and other junk oil you can think of in these engines. dont get me wrong as i said before i LOVE hondas.
kidracer117 4 months ago
@kidracer117 I agree with you. If I had more money I'd love to buy a 4x4 diesel truck. I couldnt find a 4x4diesel truck (in reliable running condition that is) for the $2500. I actually ended up buying a 1997 Toyota RAV4 AWD with that amount of money lol.
mixflip 4 months ago
yes i i agree that the crv is a budget and fairly capable BOV but what i am getting at with an EMP blast is, even though there may not be an emp blast and instead a flood or nucular meltdown or tsunami etc, your argument is there wont be electricity for gas pumps. so my idea of a BOV is one that is a mechanical diesel injectected truck like the 1st gen cummins or 1st gen 6.5 diesel blazers. they are protected agagint en EMP as well as they are not limited to burning just gas or even diesel.
kidracer117 4 months ago
not protected against an emp blast. NOT A BUG OUT VEHICLE. Although I love Hondas
kidracer117 4 months ago
@kidracer117 This is a BOV on a budget and not all SHTF involves EMP. How about a nuclear power plant melt down like in Japan, or a tsunami, or a flood, or earthquake, or a black out, or a tornado, or riots like in the UK? Where are you going to get gas if an EMP takes out all the gas pumps? Your EMP vehicle wont get far on a tank of gas and maybe an extra gas can?
mixflip 4 months ago
very nice
jesseservin1 4 months ago
Good on you! I agree with what you said.
lightgrease1 4 months ago
I gotta say, a few months ago I really thought you were an idiot for talking up the CRV like this, but since then I've moved to rural colorado and done some downright rough stuff (been way farther down an intermediate rated jeep road than I should have for example). Good vehicle if you've go the manual....insane fuel economy in the mountains because of injector cut off (I kid you not, I run at around 30mph with hard driving). Way underestimated
theoriginalca7erham 4 months ago
@theoriginalca7erham Watch my "worst gun review ever" video and you will think I am an idiot still LOL. As for a tiny bug out vehicle...I picked up a Toyota RAV4. Its a 5 speed with a locking differential at the push of a button which is nice since most other tiny car based AWD vehicles dont have that option. I only paid $2500 for it with 17000 miles and working a/c.It was a steal!!!
mixflip 4 months ago
@mixflip The only problem I find with the CRV is that going up a lot of stuff I have to be moving way faster than I should be or else I bog down and come to a stop, other than that I'm quite pleased
theoriginalca7erham 4 months ago
well done, good vid.
brandonsmisek 4 months ago
A Honda Passport is also a great option.
iPhoneAppReviewer 4 months ago
the crv is built on a car chassis it is underpowered and will not function as a bug out vehicle
caseylombardo 5 months ago
@caseylombardo Really? I would think anything can get you away from danger hence the name bug out vehicle. As you can clearly see in the video it is alot more capable than a commuter car. I already said it is never going to beat a jeep or a truck or a real 4x4 but it can get you away from danger better than walking.
mixflip 5 months ago
@caseylombardo You've got to be kidding me. My dad had a 2003 CR-V, and we've gone up frozen mountain passes, and mudding, and NEVER got stuck, or even close to stuck. Your argument is invalid.
xXFl13RXx 4 months ago
The best improvement if you are going to use this as a bug out vehicle would be tires. most the time I see thses with road tires. This is a good BOV because it will not attract attentionand go along way on a tank of gas. I would put a roof rack on top. I would leave the engine stock. Be sure to carry extra Oil,spark plugs,fuses,tools extra gas. I put a K&N filter in my stock airbox on my civic. easy wasy to get better power and mpg.
MOJONIXION 5 months ago
I have this car :)
TheSkarlander 5 months ago
b20?
poonpiratex420 6 months ago
is it RTAWD?
poonpiratex420 6 months ago
one question. where are you going to keep all your gear? having lived in the woods for extended periods of time, alone, all the gear needed could not fit in a vehicle that small.
erik199386 6 months ago
@erik199386 Yes I agree. Its too small and and very under powered for a long term SHTF event. Its more of a short term bug out vehicle ie 1 week (like the London or Rodney King LA riots). Then return to the home if we still have one that has not been burned down? For a total collapse event I'd want a full sized 4x4 truck to carry alot of gear, which I am trying to buy as we speak but for now my little RAV4 (not Honda CRV) is all I have. Its better than a 2wd low center of gravity passenger car
mixflip 6 months ago
@mixflip point taken. i do see the merit as an immediate escape. i suppose i have a biased opinion, for two main reasons. one, i will not be leaving without my family. two, i live in an area and populous where only a moron will wait to leave until the problems get thick. i will be long gone and dug in when most people are just realizing they need to leave.
erik199386 6 months ago
@erik199386 I envy you. If I could do it over again I would have never moved to Vegas but it is what its is. I personally think bugging out to the mountains is not what people think. If you arent already up there you will be viewed as an outsider city invader and will probably get shot by the folks who are already dug in up there. EVERYBODY will be going to the same mountains so bugging out isnt going to be pretty. Im better off sheltering in place for now. At least thats my opinion anyway. lol
mixflip 6 months ago
@mixflip fortify, fortify, fortify. remember that if SHTF happens, a MAJOR concern will be panicky people trying to make up for lost time at your expense. i would also recommend spending some time on google earth looking for areas that provide the essentials, but are also out of the way where an average citizen would not think to look. many people will look at a map and make a snap decision. i personally disagree with shelter in place if you live in or near a major city.
erik199386 6 months ago
@mixflip too much can happen. too many variables. i will not preach, but i have been making and scrapping plans for many months. start now and start poking holes in your plan. any questions or need for a second opinion, feel free to ask. message my channel too if you want. take care, and good luck
erik199386 6 months ago
@erik199386 Will do. Im off the next 3 days so I have alot of homework and videos to watch. Im sure I'll have some questions for you soon.
mixflip 6 months ago
a v8 might run out of gas faster but it will get u there faster lol just saying
coreyhess1 6 months ago
@coreyhess1 slow is smooth, smooth is fast
mixflip 6 months ago
I LOVE my CRV 04. I live in NYC and it does great on gas (about 20-21 in city and 28-29 hwy) and in the snow. Best money I've spent!
Lore4321nz 6 months ago
I owned a new version (2004) CR-V and I can tell you for a fact that she will tow a small pop top camper and would tow my Kawasaki 360 on a small 5X8 trailer. I was really happy with it. Miss it in fact. Now I have a Dodge 1500 Quad cab and big camper ATV goes in the bed. but in the old days tent and the quad or pop top and the CR-V worked fine.
OldManGlitch 6 months ago
i would suggest a 95-01 ford explorer. i have a 2000 and it works great in any situation. they are extremely cheap to buy and lift. all you do is throw on some bigger tires and it's good for any terrain. plus there were ONLY several million sold in the US alone so you can find parts easily. i've had my truck for 6 years and have been in some really bad situations and have never been stranded. the major reason why i wouldn't choose a crv is bc it's based off a car chassis and not a truck chassis
wrigley1285 6 months ago
@wrigley1285 I agree a CRV is basically a car with all wheel drive and not a real 4x4 system with low gears and locking diffs. But what you lack in off road ability you get back in spades in the reliability and gas efficiency department. The point of this video was to show folks that they are limited but not to the point that they are useless. They can get through some decent stuff and ca nbe driven to work 5 days a week without breaking the bank for gas. I still want a F150 4x4 truck though!!!
mixflip 6 months ago
@mixflip my explorer is lifted 5 inches with 35x12.50 mud terrains and i get good MPG for a lifted truck. i actually have a 4x4 f150 as my daily driver but if something were to go down i would choose my explorer over it without a second thought. i understand that people have to work with what they have. i was just making a suggestion for someone looking to buy a bug out vehicle. you can find decent explorers for sale starting at $500. plus i lifted mine for less than $200
wrigley1285 6 months ago
I have a 2000 CR-V with 141,000 miles. I've driven it on ice, snow, Daytona Beach and across a median or two....or three or four. I've also towed over 2,000 lbs with it, despite the published 1,500 tow limit. I will drive it till the wheels fall off, probably around 300,000 miles.
Only one thing.....have the valves adjusted every 30,000 miles! Mine receded into the head, requiring a $1,500 head and valve job.
IndyCentrist 6 months ago
@IndyCentrist Yep valve adjustments, water pump and timing belt changes will take these old cars very far!!!!
mixflip 6 months ago
my friend has a crv
its complete shit
its broken to shit from offroading
video is invalid
conkerred1 7 months ago
@conkerred1 let me change that
newer CR-vs are shit, the old ones are gud.
conkerred1 7 months ago
@conkerred1 Bull shit man. They are all Honda's.
Solumic 6 months ago
@Solumic Yeah well u jelly because im going to buy $50 worth of $2.99 "4x4" chrome badges and stick them all over my friends cr-v
fuck yeah
conkerred1 6 months ago
@conkerred1 ???What are you saying?
Solumic 6 months ago
@Solumic im saying his car is going to have a chrome back end due to hundreds of 4x4 badges
conkerred1 6 months ago
@conkerred1 Im sure not every single CRV is shit because one is having problems? Forcing a car to do something it isnt designed to do until it breaks is not the vehicles fault. And I agree the older ones are gud.
mixflip 7 months ago
my honda crv just hit 305,000 km mileage. stock engine, replaced the timing belt a few times and still runs strong. oh, its a 1997 EX AWD model.
gc1226gabriel 7 months ago
I thought the older CR-V's were 4WD not AWD, but either way they're pretty capable. My 1996 Jeep GC was full time 4WD and it went places I didn't think it would not having locking differentials but the CR-V's are so easy to find parts for sometimes certain jeep parts are hard to find or expensive.
wildbill23c 7 months ago
i have a crv and i live in the mountains (pretty much) and i take mine through it all too, i tell everyone shes a beast! haha! but yes i love the video!
Kensie06 7 months ago
I would try and enlarge the gas tank because it only is about what 13-15 gallons, even at 28mpg its not enough, I would want to enlarge it to 20-25 gallons, you could go a LONG way on that, and if you have some gas cans with you, then even longer
2bidfilmsguy 8 months ago
@2bidfilmsguy gas cans strapped to a roof rack would be the easiest and cheapest solution to extending the range of this little car...in my opinion.
mixflip 8 months ago
@mixflip yea, I thought about that, but in a bug out situation or shtf situation speed is key, and it would take 4x to 5x as long with the cans on top, because you would get to the station, fill up your tank, then get on top of it unstrap the cans, fill one up heave it up top and do it 4 more times, get back on top of the little Honda, and then strap it on, then leave. As opposed to just filling it up like normal, yes your way is easier, but easier doesn't always mean better.
2bidfilmsguy 8 months ago
@2bidfilmsguy Nothing is guaranteed when SHTF. I think the key is not to nit pick but to just have a plan and some survival gear/food/water/shelter etc etc already to go. Bickering about whats superior is fine but just having your head in the game and having things ready regardless of what specific items you have is really most important. I have neighbors who refuse to make any emergency plans and just pray than someone will come rescue them or share their supplies with them?
mixflip 8 months ago
@mixflip yea I understand that but I don't just prepare to be prepared, its a hobby for me so some times I like to over complicate things, but its fun and I like giving my self a challenge. Same with my whole city, people just don't understand, even when something not so un-common happens in Michigan a large rain then freeze knocked out all power for a week, no one could open there garage so they couldn't get food( no one though to walk though) and people freaked because they were un prepared.
2bidfilmsguy 8 months ago
@2bidfilmsguy I have two 5 gallon cans that can nearly refuel it. It got from Atlanta to Pensacola on 1 and a 1/2 tank of gas, drove around all the while, and returned on 1 more tank. I also drove from Atlanta to lake hartwell drove around and drove back on almost the same. With the cans I could get nearly to texas in one shot. Total 25 gal, the siphon pump is under the rear floor.
LeonRFpoa 8 months ago
I am shocked to see a CRV do all this. My blazer struggles in muds like this.
BS51993 9 months ago
@BS51993 I think gross vehicle weight plays a big part in what this little car can actually get away with off road. They dont have much power or a dedicated off road low gear but they are so small and light that they can do some surprising things that big heavy vehicles might struggle with? Thats my guess anyway?
mixflip 8 months ago
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i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
notcalvine 9 months ago
i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
notcalvine 9 months ago
@notcalvine I dont own a CRV so I am the wrong guy to ask but I would guess that dropping it into 2nd or 3rd gear will help you alot when off road. It should give your engine alot better gearing in the dirt and going up hill. I think the CRV is full time 4WD so you dont need to engage a transfer case? I believe the differentials are a viscous limited slip type so they lock up automatically as a result of viscosity (stickiness) which locks the rear diff. I am not an expert though. Just a guess?
mixflip 9 months ago
@notcalvine Just want to ask you is your CRV equipped with AWD/4WD? If you are not sure it says it on the back glass, or you can look at the rear suspension, does it have a rear axle? There is no 4wd switch or engagement lever for a transfer case. The way it works is when the car senses the front wheels slip, it automatically engages the rear axle. it has clutch packs that requires a special fluid you can get from Honda dealer that needs to be changed every 3 yrs/30K miles or so.
inflood 9 months ago
@notcalvine I believe it only stays in 4wd till about 20mph. if you have more questions let me know.
inflood 9 months ago
@notcalvine ok.. you stop the vechial.. put it in N then put the 4wd on if there is a switch or lever some where depends on the car.. If it has 4wd H you can do up to 100 with out risking damage if you have it in low then its 40
WildAndLiving 8 months ago
@notcalvine rgw cr-v's back wheels start spinning about 1 second after the front one lose traction. It's automatic. If you are off road, keep it in 1.
LeonRFpoa 8 months ago
i have a 2000 auto cr-v, but i have no clue how to make the car go into 4wd? i've been using my car off road on drive and it doesn't seem strong. can u explain how to put the car on 4wd? do i put it on overdrive? 1, 2? to make it 4wd
notcalvine 9 months ago
My other bugout vehicle is a vagina.....
rqm420 10 months ago
I won't disagree, my concern would be all of the electronics which go into modern cars. In the event of of a large solar storm (I won't use Nuclear attacks as that may sound paranoid)a 1979 Ford f150 (as an example) would require a replacement solenoid, starter, alternator and electronic module, which can be stored in layers of plastic and aluminum foil (alternating till a 5 layer barrier is formed) whereas the Honda would require most electronics to be replaced. Otherwise good idea. thanks
Originaldelsig 11 months ago
@Originaldelsig If a solar storm or nuclear blast hits us...we will have bigger problems that driving up to the hills or mountains aint going to solve lol. I see your point though. Old can be a good choice. I am thinking more of a fallout situation like in Japan or a chemical spill that forces us to bug out.
mixflip 11 months ago
@mixflip Most people plan the "Bugout" but they never have a clear destination. It's important to have places mapped out to go to and to have fuel enough to make it. Economy, related to fuel mileage is always good, but if your route is blocked to where you wanted to go, you need to have several back up locations and those routes may require a little more "Beef". As I said, I'm not dogging the CRV, but it just goes to show, the best bugout vehicles are the ones never used.
Originaldelsig 11 months ago
@Originaldelsig Very good point indeed. I'll have to remember that for my own families bug out plan. Always have a plan B and even a plan C.
mixflip 11 months ago
@mixflip Overloading is a problem too. A heavy gauge roof rack will help haul gas and supplies, but what it really boils down to is your bugout bag. Remember; What you put into a pack, you will have to carry. 3 Stage BOB consists of the most important items kept on you at all times, the 3 day pack and finally what I call "The Refugee Pack", this sucker can weigh up to 70-100 pounds (With the 3 day pack) but the idea is for living out of it in a fixed location or for limited movement.
Originaldelsig 11 months ago
how about the honda crosstour which is based off the accord or the toyota venza which is based of the camery?
wlaux9 11 months ago
@wlaux9 I have no idea. I only mention the CTV because they are cheap and reliable. Those new crossover cars arent cheap by any means. Maybe in 10 to 15 years they might cost as much as a CRV?
mixflip 11 months ago
@mixflip thats true, now come to think of it, both cars are too low to go off-road anyway...
wlaux9 11 months ago
@wlaux9 we looked at the dressed honda crosstour and saw some fairly convincing things. I am not impressed though, it was way too low-slung and far too carlike. Had great capabilities on the road but could barely handle grass. Now- the acura version of this car, the carbrid as it were, was f^&%ing awesome off road and did it on oiled street tires that came stock from the factory. I would risk that car in the jungle. It kicked my CR-V's poor little ass.
LeonRFpoa 11 months ago
@LeonRFpoa your right..both cars are too low. the acura is too expensive, the cr-v does goes above and beyond for its price range.
wlaux9 11 months ago
jeep cherokee inline 6 bro great torque can pull stuff unlike a crv... and cherokee's run around 2500 bucks
TheXJthatCould 11 months ago
@TheXJthatCould Yea my folks had 2 of them so I do agree they are great. Were they reliable and never left us stranded? Ummm sadly no they were not reliable. At least our 2 werent. They needed alot of TLC to keep them running unlike all my Honda motors.
mixflip 11 months ago
@mixflip mine has over 250 thousand mile's on it and its running strong most ive had to do to it was throw a new altenator on it
TheXJthatCould 11 months ago
Sweet , bro a damm fine auto
LerdoBurgerPimp 11 months ago
Very logical thinking.
ironheadgram 11 months ago
I was impressed with the videos. I have a jeep wrangler that is on 40" tires and a full size 4x4 SUV. I also have a Subaru Outback Sport and I know that the car is very capable. Tires are the most important thing. Will me Subaru or a CRV go over the Ricks that my Jeep will, no but as you said, sometimes a smaller package is better. My Durango won't go over them either!
prm99v6 11 months ago
yes mate brill vid getting one of those soon put on roof rack for more storage
07lmoss 1 year ago
woop woop!
i got a crv and i love it. i have two snow tires in teh front and two street tires in the back and boy does it do good. ive took it just through about everything. only one time did i get stuck because i bottomed out. but a lift would be nice here in the near future with bfg all terains
TheVcr86 1 year ago
@TheVcr86 I know there are 3" lift kits for the CRV. I have seen a bunch of lifted CRV's on some Honda forums yet nobody has posted any videos of the kit in use? I guess I will have to hurry up and get my CRV and lift it and post some vids!!!!
mixflip 1 year ago
I guess it all comes down to are you willing to trust you and your familys life to a civic with 4wd. Personally, I went with an 85 gmc, open rear diff, locked front diff with lockout hubs, 3to1 transfer, and 3.42 gears. Its a 4spd, but I also put a 50gal axillary fuel tank. total dressed and loaded weight is under 5000lbs. It offroads great. Not a part on the truck I havent gone through.
marshfield01 1 year ago
@marshfield01 I'd trust my families life to anything that is reliable. Civic based 4x4 or 85 GMC 4x4.
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip That is very true and a good idea. I went older and bigger because I was army in the 90's. There were cucv's running around then, and I loved em. Also I went with lack of electronics as a key point, just due to the fact that if the worst happens, I can repair easily. I even have a couple modules for the hei in a welded tin container along with some other important electronic items. 1 rule to remember, get what you can afford and are comfortable in and working on. Keep it wired tight
marshfield01 1 year ago
@marshfield01
First, what a comparison - unibody to frame? Second, it's a Chevy we're talking about here. It's not even a Toyota. Sure you can find parts for it as with any other car made domestically, but good luck finding anything outside of North America. Toyotas are everywhere, and used by everyone, all across the globe. There was even a war named after them. Not even Jeeps can touch that combination of legendary reliability, availability of parts, and off-road capability of a Toyota.
apexdna 11 months ago
@apexdna Last I checked, I wont be bugging out from the usa to asia, something about water and not floating, so parts wont be a problem. :D I know the taliban used toyotas, but that didnt seem to pan out for them. Talking of vehicles in the same class as the crv, the rav4 is utter crap. I had to drag my parents rav4 out of their driveway when it snowed with my gmc, same for their ford. You have to understand, its not the rig, its the gear its equipped with and the the driver. To each their own.
marshfield01 11 months ago
this is the best video for the car
most of the people they don't now how to drive a car like this
i agree that is tiny but is perfect car,it can do more believe me i now.
thanks
djperfecto1 1 year ago
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JoeIsOut2lunch 1 year ago
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DENISPANAMA 1 year ago
interesting
hpracing007 1 year ago
tiny axels
TexasDistortion 1 year ago
@TexasDistortion I agree, very tiny... but it is a tiny car. If I bought one I'd look around for aftermarket axles?
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip I agree with yopu about the CRV, the AWD is pretty nice. BUT if my main goal was a cheap 4x4 get outta dodge vehicle, i still say an old Jeep CJ will do the trick.
TexasDistortion 1 year ago
@TexasDistortion I owned a CJ7 in Hawaii and it ran circles around other 4x4s that got stuck on the beaches of the north shore. But it was far from reliable. I had to invest some serious elbow grease and money to keep it from leaving me stranded.
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip i agree, its a 4x4 beast! BUt that inline 6 is shitty, and its prone to rust. what about a early 1990's Toyota 4runner?
TexasDistortion 1 year ago
@TexasDistortion 4runners awesome! I'd much rather have a 4runner but they arent as affordable or as good on gas as the cheap lttle CRV. My mother in law has a 2005 4runner and its sweet!
mixflip 1 year ago
Best reason, it's low profile. The most likely situation of SHTF is a natural disaster. In such a case you may be submitted to roadblock checkpoints. Looking like you just rolled of a military base it going to up you chances of getting pull off and searched. The CRV blends just fine with most other vehicles.
Mrcaffinebean 1 year ago
@Mrcaffinebean I agree. Low profile is good. I was thinking more of a low profile from the looters and rioters and gangs of people enjoying the lack of police and downed phone lines. Quiet muffler and awd might be a nice thing to have if you are trying not to turn heads your way. A big V8 4x4 makes alot of noise in the city or in the woods. Just an opinion of course. I'd take what I can get to tell you the truth.
mixflip 1 year ago
Made you a detailed update response of my bug out vehicle setup. I was also looking at pilot and ridgelines- supposedly they have some fairly cool features like manual locking rear diff and four wheel independant, traction control, and they are just like a way beefier CR-V. Supposedly the pilot seats 8.
LeonRFpoa 1 year ago
@LeonRFpoa Cool, I just watched it. Thanks. I too am interested in a Pilot but I dont think I can afford one? Nor a Ridgeline.
mixflip 1 year ago
@LeonRFpoa Leon, you said the 2001 is the best year 1st gen but what do you recommend as far as automatic vs standard trans? Which trans is more reliable and good on gas?
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip I have an automatic and don't really see anything bad going on there. Like the integra, it locks up like a clutch. It has a button on the '01 that disengages the overdrive, thus adding a mini low range. This is only on the automatic, though. The manual, like most honda transmissions would be really solid. There's less to go wrong on a manual but that's granted. I do like a bit of slippage and lack of a clutch off road though. They are very similar on gas, manual being 23 vs 22 hw
LeonRFpoa 1 year ago
That's why I own one.
jasonthefireman 1 year ago
my wife and i have 2 1995 honda civics as daily drivers we love them. we really talked about getting a crv as a bug out vehicle but we eventually went with a 1980 ford f250 4wd with the 300ci i6 engine for only 500 bucks so you can get old domestic trucks with no computers for dirt cheap. but if you have the 4k for a crv they would be sweet because realistically you wont be climbing boulders or going through a 4 ft deep mud bog or need to run 10 second quarter miles to bug out.
fullmetaljason 1 year ago
@fullmetaljason I love the Ford F150 family of trucks. A 2005 F1504x4 is on my short list of trucks to check out when I am ready to go shopping. As for the 1980 4x4 you cant beat $500! Thats awesome!!! My only concern would be reliability? Is it going to leave you stuck in the middle of BFE? Look it over good so you wont be surprised the day you really need it.
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip Any machine can get you stuck in BFE but i wanted something as simple and easy to fix as possible where there will be parts for it at every junk yard because of cash for clunkers. I am obsessive on preventative maintenance, I have this truck running nice. But the nice thing is that it is butt ugly and in a bug out situation you want to look as UNattractive as possible while being mechanically sound :) And you can hide your gas and gear under an old contractor cap on the bed
fullmetaljason 1 year ago
@fullmetaljason I agree. Your truck sounds like a killer deal and in great condition. I wish I had any 4x4 right about now.
mixflip 1 year ago
you make a great point the crv is a great car for the money in the vids i was impressed with its capabilities, my z71 has stock size tires a K&N and synthetic oil before i made those changes the fuel mileage was around 17 or so plus i use premium now it all comes together in the end for v8 power that wont break the bank.
Blk05titan26 1 year ago
well i have a v8 but i get 20 miles or so a gallon and it holds 30 gallons so i have a pretty far range so the fuel milelage may be a little less than the honda but it holds more fuel so may in the end equate the same.....
Blk05titan26 1 year ago
@Blk05titan26 If your V8 gets 20 mpg thats awesome. My lifted GMC Yukon and my Tahoe both get horrible mileage. Im guessing 10 to 15 mpg at best for me. I am not saying the honda is the best choice I was just pointing out that its a decent choice for some folks as a daily commuter and a bug out vehicle if they never thought about it before? I'd rather have a jeep JK but its expensive and I am not sure how reliable they are? My old jeep CJ7 was a money pit. lol.
mixflip 1 year ago
wow i never thought of a CRV that way. nice video man, very informative.
TexasDistortion 1 year ago
@MurderByFluoride oooh yeah forgot about that one. Lul
LeonRFpoa 1 year ago
@MurderByFluoride Hey, if you're measuring right the diff housing is quite a bit lower on a patriot- the CR-V has much less under it to snag. I just gave up on the winch and got a manual cable puller, the mounting situation is sketchy on both cars.
LeonRFpoa 1 year ago
this is my ideal vehicle for when shtf. great minds think alike.
and you can turbo this with it still being reliable. only problem with the motor in the crv is that if you do plan on boosting it, is not to push to much. the walls of the cylinder is thin.
GODSGUNSGLORY 1 year ago
@GODSGUNSGLORY For fun boosting is a cool for fun but for a reliable daily driver and SHTFemergency escape vehicle then I'd pass on a complicated and delicate and high maintenance turbo system. Turbos require cooling and oiling. If you lose the cooling or lose the oil to the turbo, you are done for the day. At the most I'd risk a B20vtec conversion and get more HP naturally aspirated just to keep it more reliable. Thats still a risk tho. I like the old saying KISS(keep it simple stupid)
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip yea. i was thinking more of a b18c swap in the crv with the boost. i chose the b18 because to me, it is more reliable.
GODSGUNSGLORY 1 year ago
@GODSGUNSGLORY Oooh yea the famous GSR motor would be awesome! I have been out of the import world a while now but I remember the GSR engine having less low end torque compared to the stock B20 2.0L? For off roading I think more torque would be a big advantage over hi reving HP? I could be wrong though? I had a GSR motor in my 90 CRX and it killed on the street. But that was not an off road vehicle obviously. A CRV weighted down with people & gear need torque. I'd still take a GSR motor tho.
mixflip 1 year ago
@mixflip yea the gsr motor have less ft. lbs torque. sweet i love crx's. i love honda's.
but my 00 si is disappointing me right now.
GODSGUNSGLORY 1 year ago
@MurderByFluoride this car is like Liberty's grandchild. I was seriously looking at Liberty as a platform as well. Liberty is quite a bit better at stomping mud and beefier but I was all frowns at the ground clearance. CR-V had like 3 inches on it. If I had 2000 more bucks and a small lift kit ready you better know it would have been my choice.
LeonRFpoa 1 year ago
is there suspension lifts for that
dramahoe 1 year ago
@dramahoe Yes, BDS 2" spring lift which will allow for 215/70/15 sized tires which will give you an additional 1" lift for a total of 3"s of lift.
mixflip 1 year ago
@MurderByFluoride I like the Liberty. I saw a cool lifted one in San Diego this past summer. I know lifts are rare on unibody vehices but he hada small lift and the biggest tires he could fit on it and it looked mean. $24,000 is way out of my range right now so that not an option for me personally. If I could get a 4 door Tacoma for $10,000 I'd be in heaven but thats impossible for a 2005 and up which is the only one I like.lol
mixflip 1 year ago
it really is all about perspective, i guess in a survival situation the crv provides enough to be safe, especially with a guy like yourself packing heat haha
eckerttheskater 1 year ago