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Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle:
 
Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle:
  
=== 2WD Vehicles ===
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= 2WD Vehicles =
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Ducato Fiat Ducato] - A van available in 2WD (also known as Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper).
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Ducato Fiat Ducato] - A van available in 2WD (also known as Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper).
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit Ford Transit] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Quigley and Quadvan)
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit Ford Transit] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Quigley and Quadvan)
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_H1 Hyundai H1] - A van available in 2WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_H1 Hyundai H1] - A van available in 2WD.
*  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iveco_Daily Iveco Daily] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
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*  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iveco_Daily Iveco Daily] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_TN Mercedes TN/T1] - A van available in 2WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_TN Mercedes TN/T1] - A van available in 2WD.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Achleitner, Oberaigner and Iglhaut, aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Whitefeather)
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_Sprinter Mercedes Sprinter] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by [http://www.achleitner.com/de/allrad/ Achleitner], [http://www.oberaigner.com/produkte/fahrzeugumruestungen/ Oberaigner] and [http://iglhaut-allrad.de/en/ Iglhaut], aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Whitefeather)
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Master Renault Master] -  A van available in 2WD.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Vario Mercedes Vario] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (also known as Mercedes 814, Mercedes 815).
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiLuxToyota HiLux] - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Master Renault Master] -  A van available in 2WD and 4WD ((aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by [http://www.oberaigner.com/produkte/fahrzeugumruestungen/ Oberaigner])
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiLux Toyota HiLux] - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiAce Toyota HiAce] - A van available in 2WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiAce Toyota HiAce] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T4 - A van available in 2WD.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T4) Volkswagen Transporter (T4)] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T5 - A van available in 2WD.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T5) Volkswagen Transporter (T5)] - A van available in 2WD.
* Volkswagen T6 - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
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* Volkswagen Transporter (T6) - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
  
=== 4WD Vehicles ===
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= 4WD Vehicles =
 
Types of vehicles in this category:
 
Types of vehicles in this category:
* Jeep ; Wrangler ; Cherokee
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee Jeep Cherokee] - Successor to Jeep Wagoneer, produced until 1974.
* Land Rover Series ; Defender ; Discovery ; Range Rover
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1993.
* Mercedes Gelandewagon (G-Wagon)
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler Jeep Wrangler] - 4WD offroad vehicle produced since 1987.
* Mercedes Unimog
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lada_Niva Lada Niva] - Classic small Russian offroad vehicle produced from 1974 to 2009.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Defender Land Rover Defender] - Classic offroad vehicle produced from 1948 to 2015.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol Nissan Patrol]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Discovery Land Rover Discovery] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1989.
* Steyr Pinzgauer 710 series ; 716 series
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Rover Range Rover] - Offroad vehicle produced since 1970.
* Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series ; 60 Series ; 70 Series ; 80 Series ; 90 Series ; 100 Series ; 120 Series 200 Series
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class Mercedes G-Class] - A luxury SUV, also known as  G-Wagen.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unimog Mercedes Unimog] - Mercedes AWD medium-duty truck produced since 1946.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero] - SUV produced since 1982.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol Nissan Patrol] - Large utilitarian 4x4 produced since 1951.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinzgauer_High-Mobility_All-Terrain_Vehicle Steyr Pinzgauer] - High-mobility all-terrain military 4x4 and 6x6 offroad vehicle.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Land_Cruiser Toyota Land Cruiser] - Classic Japanese offroad vehicle produced in many series since 1951.
  
=== Motorcycles ===
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= Motorcycles =
 
*BMW GS
 
*BMW GS
 
*Triumph Tiger
 
*Triumph Tiger
 
*Honda 650R
 
*Honda 650R
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*Honda Africa Twin
  
=== Unusual Overland Vehicles ===
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= Unusual Overland Vehicles =
 
[http://overland-live.blogspot.com/2010/01/unusual-overland-vehicles-from-tractor.html Overland Live Blog]
 
[http://overland-live.blogspot.com/2010/01/unusual-overland-vehicles-from-tractor.html Overland Live Blog]
  
===External links===
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=External links=
* [ http://www.silkroute.org.uk/equipment/choosevan.htm Stephen Stewart: ''Choosing an Overland Campervan''] at xor.org.uk.
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* [http://www.silkroute.org.uk/equipment/choosevan.htm Stephen Stewart: ''Choosing an Overland Campervan''] at xor.org.uk.
 
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* Series "4WD a Must?": [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/driving-from-europe-to-southeast-asia/ Part 1 – Driving from Europe to Southeast Asia], [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/driving-in-south-america/ Part 2 – Driving in South America], [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/consider-a-different-vehicle/ Part 3 – Do we Consider a Different Vehicle] – Landcruising Adventure
 
* Series "4WD a Must?": [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/driving-from-europe-to-southeast-asia/ Part 1 – Driving from Europe to Southeast Asia], [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/driving-in-south-america/ Part 2 – Driving in South America], [http://www.landcruisingadventure.com/consider-a-different-vehicle/ Part 3 – Do we Consider a Different Vehicle] – Landcruising Adventure
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* [http://expeditionportal.com/top-10-used-overland-vehicles/ Top Ten Used Overland Vehicles (Expedition Portal, 2011) ]
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* [http://gearpatrol.com/2016/01/19/best-overland-vehicles/ Best Overland Vehicles (Gear Patrol, 2016) ]
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* [http://www.theadventureportal.com/top-10-must-haves-overland-vehicle/ Top Ten Must-Haves for Your Overland Vehicle (Adventure Portal, 2016) ]
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* [http://jalopnik.com/5958901/the-ten-best-used-vehicles-for-exploring-the-world The Ten Best Used Vehicles For Exploring the World (Jalopnik, 2015) ]
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* [https://www.outsideonline.com/2051956/how-build-ultimate-overland-adventure-vehicle-less-10000 How to Build the Ultimate Overland Vehicle for Less Than $10,000 (Outside, 2016) ]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 15 June 2019

The vehicle you choose will give you the option to choose your route. For example, if you chose a tiny Citroen 2CV you might be limited to paved roads however if you chose a fully equipped 4wd vehicle, your options are endless.

Every type of vehicle has been used for an overland journey... except perhaps a funeral hearse!

You might want to consider a TukTuk, a tractor, an Ural sidecar or even a Rolls Royce - all have pros and cons. Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle:

2WD Vehicles[edit]

4WD Vehicles[edit]

Types of vehicles in this category:

Motorcycles[edit]

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R
  • Honda Africa Twin

Unusual Overland Vehicles[edit]

Overland Live Blog

External links[edit]