Your post just reminded me of something. In some places in europe they still use two-wheeled tractors (while sitting on an open trailer attached to it) as a farm vehicle and for general transportation. I've seen those trailers loaded up with 5 or more people and full of supplies being pulled by a tiny two wheeled tractor. And these were very steep, unpaved mountain roads. They're slow but they can pull some serious weight. BOV of last resort maybe?

Maybe one of these :

And how about tricycles for BOVs . They can be used for routine shopping (if you live in the right neighborhood) and also can be used for bugging out, even with heavy water.

Maybe something like this is what you have in mind? It truly does look interesting! And if it can go through deep, loose beach sand, it should go most places.

The Beach Walker, a motor-assisted wagon:
http://www.bdssystems.com/kurt1bw.html

Sue

Thanks Susan. That is intersting indeed.

I think the design can be improved however. Because it seems that steering is on one side and rider(s)on the other. If the black cargo box were positined on the other end and white seat was on the handle/steering end may be it would be more practical for pulling or riding , while your gear remains in the back anyway.

But they said that custom designs are possible too.

Thanks.

Thanks Chisel, thats pretty much it. The one's I saw had even longer handlebars and a couple of headlamps. Now just imagine a full size trailer attached to it and you get the idea.


Okay, finally found a page with a bunch of photos of some in China. They pull ridiculously heavy loads with these things! Not to mention they use the engines to operate water pumps, etc.

http://utterpower.com/china-truck.htm