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Old 03-24-2017, 11:57 AM   #1
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Any Full Time RV Survivalists Here?

Back in the 80's when there was a real fear of nuclear war I read a lot of books about survivalists who were preparing to survive what came after. I don't think I'd like to see what came after and I hope it would be a quick end for me if it did come.

But I was wondering if there are any full time survivalist. I'm not talking about people who have a RV at a bug out location. I mean people who move about the country.

I saw this set up and the idea came to me that it is possible to take it all with you. Now you may take it with you and then try to get to a more permanent set up.
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But I was wondering if there are any full time survivalist. I'm not talking about people who have a RV at a bug out location. I mean people who move about the country.
Why sure, there are many full-timers you move around the country. That's the idea of full-timing.

We have seen some elaborate trailers that folks have for hauling things that they can't part with. We always wonder just how often they use some of those things.

Most full-timers become minimalists but some just can't do it!
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I brought up the topic of selling the house and going on the road full time. I'm retired and I've got nothing else better to do. My wife looked at me and then looked around the house and told me I would have to get a mighty big trailer to haul all this stuff. I don't think she is ready to give up her stuff.
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I brought up the topic of selling the house and going on the road full time. I'm retired and I've got nothing else better to do. My wife looked at me and then looked around the house and told me I would have to get a mighty big trailer to haul all this stuff. I don't think she is ready to give up her stuff.


Yup. Same here.
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Survivalism is a movement of individuals or groups (called survivalists or preppers) who are actively preparing for emergencies, including possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales from local to international. The words prepper and prep are derived from the word prepare. Survivalists often acquire emergency medical and self-defense training, stockpile food and water, prepare to become self-sufficient, and build structures (e.g., a survival retreat or an underground shelter) that may help them survive a catastrophe.

The term survivalist dates to 1976.[1] The term prepper has grown in popularity after the 1990s, partly as a reaction to terrorists like Ted Kaczynski and Timothy McVeigh and stereotypes connected with them.[2]
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The problem with these terms are they bring up the stereotypical image of a paranoid nut case. I live in SW Louisiana, in an area where there has been a mandatory Hurricane evacuation twice in the last 15 years (meaning you are strongly urged to leave, but not forced out, and if you leave you probably can't get back in until everything is over). So therefore I do keep extra supplies on hand, own a couple of standby generators, and have designated meet up points for my family in case we get separated in an actual emergency evacuation. (When Katrina hit New Orleans, cell phones communication across the whole region was effected for a week or more) I also keep a bugout bag packed in case I have to leave the house on little or no notice, I do this because I live 3 blocks away from a busy railroad track and those trains carry lots of haz-mat tankers, 15 or so years ago a similar size small town about 50 miles away was evacuated for 8-9 days due to a train derailment and hazmat spill. So is this prudent or paranoid, am I a crazy prepper or not?
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The link you posted is about a SASS Member......Cowboy Action Shooter who tows a enclosed trailer behind his MH with all equipment needed to continue his hobby.

I used to shoot SASS also but sold all my stuff when we hit the road.

I would not consider that individual a 'survivalist' any more then I am just because of a hobby.

I do have a survivors instinct and WILL react IF situation should occur........I am prepared and have the ability.
But hardly a 'survivalist' per definition you posted.
Just a guy that will protect those I love.......family and friends.

Fortunately I live in a very tight knit neighborhood.....look out for each other, help each other and have frequent get togethers.
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The problem with these terms are they bring up the stereotypical image of a paranoid nut case.
I posted the definition below. None of us can control what people think.

Also, in the OP I mentioned RVing; not the situation you mention.

'Survivalism is a movement of individuals or groups (called survivalists or preppers) who are actively preparing for emergencies, including possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales from local to international. The words prepper and prep are derived from the word prepare. Survivalists often acquire emergency medical and self-defense training, stockpile food and water, prepare to become self-sufficient, and build structures (e.g., a survival retreat or an underground shelter) that may help them survive a catastrophe."
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The link you posted is about a SASS Member......Cowboy Action Shooter who tows a enclosed trailer behind his MH with all equipment needed to continue his hobby.

I used to shoot SASS also but sold all my stuff when we hit the road.

I would not consider that individual a 'survivalist' any more then I am just because of a hobby.
The link I posted was to show the equipment and how much you can take with you; not the SASS
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The problem with these terms are they bring up the stereotypical image of a paranoid nut case. I live in SW Louisiana, in an area where there has been a mandatory Hurricane evacuation twice in the last 15 years (meaning you are strongly urged to leave, but not forced out, and if you leave you probably can't get back in until everything is over). So therefore I do keep extra supplies on hand, own a couple of standby generators, and have designated meet up points for my family in case we get separated in an actual emergency evacuation. (When Katrina hit New Orleans, cell phones communication across the whole region was effected for a week or more) I also keep a bugout bag packed in case I have to leave the house on little or no notice, I do this because I live 3 blocks away from a busy railroad track and those trains carry lots of haz-mat tankers, 15 or so years ago a similar size small town about 50 miles away was evacuated for 8-9 days due to a train derailment and hazmat spill. So is this prudent or paranoid, am I a crazy prepper or not?


I would say you are smart! Every responsible person should think through possible scenarios and have some action plans. Every governmental emergency organization says the same thing—have a plan in place and be ready to leave with emergency items readily on hand (bug out bag) on short notice.
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Please stay on topic

Please stay on topic.

This is about Full Time RVers who are Survivalist.

Please see my previous posts.

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I think we are all "survivalists ". Aren't you?
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The link you posted is not about a survivalist. It's about a trailer for hobbies. Many people tow them. I'm not seeing your correlation to full-timing.
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The link you posted is not about a survivalist. It's about a trailer for hobbies. Many people tow them. I'm not seeing your correlation to full-timing.
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