Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

The conversion of the light truck has officially begun.

Gu Lang plans to convert it from a truck into a BOV (Bug Out Vehicle), i.e., an escape vehicle.

The five solar panels from the old van were first removed and moved to the top of the cargo box of the light truck.

Since there was still extra space, Gulang purchased four more photovoltaic panels.

The entire top of the cargo box was covered, increasing the maximum rated power generation to nearly five kilowatts.

A retractable sunshade was installed on each side of the vehicle to facilitate setting up camp in the wild.

The enormous space inside the light truck's front fairing was not wasted.

It was used to house a fixed diesel generator.

After some pipeline modifications, this vehicle can now charge its battery using gasoline, diesel, and solar power simultaneously.

After saying goodbye to the shop owner's son, the van drove away from the repair shop.

Gu Lang continued to discuss the subsequent modification work with the auto repair shop mechanic.

The basic process is similar to decorating a motorhome.

First, a door needs to be opened between the cab and the cargo box to connect the two.

Secondly, it increases the thermal insulation performance of the vehicle interior.

A heat insulation pad was attached to the inner wall of the cargo compartment, and thermal insulation cotton was added. A steel plate lining was also added as a metal shielding layer.

Since they weren't planning to add windows to the cargo compartment, Gulang directly installed a window-type fresh air conditioner equipped with a high-standard filter.

Next, explosion-proof nets were installed on the three glass windows of the driver's cab.

It can improve the vehicle's protective performance and also improve the Faraday cage effect of the entire vehicle.

While providing lightning protection, it also enhances the vehicle's resistance to electromagnetic pulses.

In light of this solar storm disaster.

Gulang requested that all electronic components in the vehicle be wrapped with multiple layers of aluminum foil and conductive pads.

A chassis steel plate is installed under the vehicle to further improve the protection of the battery pack.

The tires were also replaced with run-flat tires, which have a steel wire support inside.

Even with a flat tire, basic driving needs can still be met.

The final water and electricity renovation is a bit more complicated, requiring the addition of two water tanks and a booster pump system.

One is a clean water tank used to store domestic water, and the other is a grey water tank used to collect domestic wastewater.

As for the black water tanks used to hold excrement, Gu Lang skipped over them entirely.

He prefers to fly freely in the wild.

If you're in the city, you can just use a public restroom.

If needed in the future, we can prepare a portable toilet for emergencies.

Without a complicated renovation plan, the converted cargo box will look a bit rudimentary.

Apart from two water tanks, a stainless steel basin, an RO water purifier, and some sockets, there are only various shelves left.

It looks just like a warehouse, with plenty of storage space.

Gulang plans to insert outdoor inflatable mattresses into the shelves so they can be used as beds.

The shelving was specifically chosen to be a detachable model.

It can be disassembled and reassembled at any time as needed to flexibly cope with various situations.

This is also why he didn't buy a ready-made RV.

One reason is that RV chassis are too expensive, often costing four or five hundred thousand yuan.

Its conspicuous appearance makes it an easy target for attacks.

On the other hand, it is also due to an unreasonable design concept.

Most of the finished products in China are more like bed-and-carts than motorhomes.

There's a bunk bed in the front, a dinette bed in the middle, and a rear bunk bed in the back.

I wonder who all these beds are for.

In order to sell at a high premium, the narrow space inside the RV will be divided into various functional areas.

Kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom, second bedroom, living room – small but complete.

They could shower and cook outside the car, but they insist on taking up valuable interior space.

Gu Lang simply couldn't accept this layout and preferred to customize it himself.

The renovation work lasted for two days, and he stayed at a nearby hotel.

The only regret after completion was that the bulletproof glass was not installed.

This item needs to be made to size; there are no stock options available.

The internet was finally restored on the fourteenth day after the disaster.

Good news has been coming in recently.

After days of torrential rain, the wildfires in the north have finally been brought under control.

The city of Qiqihar announced that it will end martial law tomorrow, and local authorities are organizing a send-off ceremony for the troops.

After tinkering with his new car, Gu Lang had less than 10,000 yuan left.

There is still a shortage of supplies on the market, and there are not many things available to buy.

In particular, some specialized equipment is completely unavailable for purchase.

So he decided to deposit the money into his bank card.

I plan to continue buying some supplies online once logistics resume.

As a result, the bank branch was packed with people, and even the lobby manager was nowhere to be seen.

Amid panic, people are frantically withdrawing cash.

All the ATMs at the entrance are out of service.

Gu Lang tried to deposit money, but his card was swallowed by the machine.

I had just gone in and gotten a number when I heard an argument starting at the counter.

"They just unfroze my card, why is it frozen again? I can't withdraw any money!"

The speaker was a young girl using crutches; she appeared to have a broken leg.

Upon hearing this, Gu Lang immediately went over to listen to the commotion.

"The system detected that you made a large payment previously, so your account may be frozen again after it is unfrozen."

"I only paid six thousand yuan in medical fees, and that money was transferred to the hospital. You should be able to check that; it's a normal transaction!"

"I told you long ago that your card would be frozen again even after it was unfrozen, but you just wouldn't listen and insisted on unfreezing it."

The middle-aged male teller pressed a button impatiently.

"Customer A107, please proceed to window number 1 to complete your transaction..."

An emotionless electronic voice sounded.

"How could you do this? I've already queued twice. I have a broken leg; how am I supposed to live without money?"

"Your leg is broken, what does that have to do with me? Move aside and let the people behind you get on."

Upon hearing this, the girl picked up her phone and burst into tears, sitting in the chair and refusing to leave.

Gu Lang lost the A189 order in his hand.

He squeezed through and snatched the girl's phone.

Under her surprised gaze, he turned on the recording function.

"From now on, I will be recording the entire process. Teller, first tell me your employee number?"

"Don't disrupt public order. We have regulations that prohibit providing services in front of clients' cameras."

"Oh? Which regulation? Which unit issued it? Is it stamped with an official seal? I need to see the original document. Come on, explain it clearly in front of the camera."

"Taking photos or videos is not allowed at the counter to prevent criminals from obtaining other customers' information."

"I've switched to recording. Can I process her paperwork now?"

"No, please rejoin the queue. Next person."

Gu Lang returned the phone to the girl.

"Refusing to provide service, is that it? Young lady, call their head office now and complain, and don't forget the Financial Regulatory Bureau either, the number is..."

At this moment, the bank security guard, who had been as still as a wooden sculpture, finally came to life.

"If you don't leave, we'll call the police. Disturbing public order can result in detention."

"Coming here to conduct business is considered disturbing public order? This lousy bank is really arrogant, don't you all think?"

Gu Lang turned his head and shouted to the huge crowd.

Seeing that the commotion was going on and on, the people queuing behind them also started shouting and cursing.