Sport Utility Vehicles
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Sport Utility Vehicles are probably the most popular bug-out vehicles. They generally have inferior fuel-economy and handling compared to smaller vehicles, but with 4-wheel-drive and more ground clearance their off-road ability lets them go places cars and motorcycles can't go. They also have superior cargo and seating capacity.
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Accessories & Modifications
- Bumper Upgrades
- Cargo Racks
- Differential Lockers
- Lift Kits
- Winches
Disadvantages and Overcoming Them
Every vehicle has its own unique challenges, whether it lacks certain abilities, is more demanding of its operator, or has limits of capacity, all vehicles are imperfect. The following entries address overcoming these obstacles.
- Fuel Efficiency is perhaps the greatest shortcoming of SUVs, when compared to smaller vehicles. SUVs have several advantages that allows them to overcome this; diesel capability, cargo capacity, and off-road capability. Many more SUVs are available that use diesel, which is a more efficiently used fuel and is more widely available in unexpected places than gasoline, is more common with SUVs than cars. Cargo capacity is perhaps the easiest way to extend a SUVs range, storing fuel in extra containers can give SUVs even greater range than a car or other vehicle. SUVs also have superior off-road capabilities, especially with four-wheel drive, which allows them to take either more direct routes or avoid roads that would otherwise be extremely crowded during a mass exodous. Finally, learning to drive efficiently by understanding how to correctly accelerate, use land features, and use the most efficient speeds can greatly improve range.
- Handling can be a shortcoming of many SUVs due to higher center of gravity and increased weight. The key to overcoming this is primarily in driver ability and route selection. Choosing a route to play to the vehicle's strengths, such as being outside of cities, will help to avoid fast turns and other difficult maneuvers. Driver experience is the best way to deal with this problem, however. While SUVs will never handle like a sports car, a driver who is intimately familiar with their SUV will likely be able to out maneuver the average sports car owner.
