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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).
 
* [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)
 
* [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/Iveco_Daily Iveco Daily] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
 
*  [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/Mercedes-Benz_Vario Mercedes Vario] - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (also known as Mercedes 814, Mercedes 815).
 
* [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/Renault_Master Renault Master] -  A van available in 2WD.
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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])
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_HiLux Toyota HiLux] - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
 
* [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.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T4) Volkswagen Transporter (T4)] - A van available in 2WD.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T4) Volkswagen Transporter (T4)] - A van available in 2WD.
 
*  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T5) Volkswagen Transporter (T5)] - A van available in 2WD.
 
*  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T5) Volkswagen Transporter (T5)] - A van available in 2WD.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T6) Volkswagen Transporter (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:
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee Jeep Cherokee] - Successor to Jeep Wagoneer, produced until 1974.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee Jeep Cherokee] - Successor to Jeep Wagoneer, produced until 1974.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1993.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1993.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler Jeep Wrangler] - 4WD offroad vehicle produced since 1987.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler Jeep Wrangler] - 4WD offroad vehicle produced since 1987.
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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/Land_Rover_Defender Land Rover Defender] - Classic offroad vehicle produced from 1948 to 2015.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Defender Land Rover Defender] - Classic offroad vehicle produced from 1948 to 2015.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Discovery Land Rover Discovery] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1989.
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Discovery Land Rover Discovery] - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1989.
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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.
 
* [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.
 
* [http://www.silkroute.org.uk/equipment/choosevan.htm Stephen Stewart: ''Choosing an Overland Campervan''] at xor.org.uk.
 
* 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

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]