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Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle: | Here's our guide to choosing your vehicle: | ||
| − | + | = 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) | + | * [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. | + | * [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. | ||
| − | * | + | * Volkswagen Transporter (T6) - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California") |
| − | + | = 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. | ||
| + | * [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 = | |
*BMW GS | *BMW GS | ||
*Triumph Tiger | *Triumph Tiger | ||
*Honda 650R | *Honda 650R | ||
| + | *Honda Africa Twin | ||
| − | + | = 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= | |
* [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]
- Fiat Ducato - A van available in 2WD (also known as Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper).
- Ford Transit - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Quigley and Quadvan)
- Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Iveco Daily - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
- Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Mercedes Sprinter - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Achleitner, Oberaigner and Iglhaut, aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Whitefeather)
- Mercedes Vario - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (also known as Mercedes 814, Mercedes 815).
- Renault Master - A van available in 2WD and 4WD ((aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Oberaigner)
- Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
- Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD.
- Volkswagen Transporter (T4) - A van available in 2WD.
- Volkswagen Transporter (T5) - A van available in 2WD.
- Volkswagen Transporter (T6) - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
4WD Vehicles[edit]
Types of vehicles in this category:
- Jeep Cherokee - Successor to Jeep Wagoneer, produced until 1974.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1993.
- Jeep Wrangler - 4WD offroad vehicle produced since 1987.
- Lada Niva - Classic small Russian offroad vehicle produced from 1974 to 2009.
- Land Rover Defender - Classic offroad vehicle produced from 1948 to 2015.
- Land Rover Discovery - Mid-size luxury SUV produced since 1989.
- Range Rover - Offroad vehicle produced since 1970.
- Mercedes G-Class - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen.
- Mercedes Unimog - Mercedes AWD medium-duty truck produced since 1946.
- Mitsubishi Pajero - SUV produced since 1982.
- Nissan Patrol - Large utilitarian 4x4 produced since 1951.
- Steyr Pinzgauer - High-mobility all-terrain military 4x4 and 6x6 offroad vehicle.
- Toyota Land Cruiser - Classic Japanese offroad vehicle produced in many series since 1951.
Motorcycles[edit]
- BMW GS
- Triumph Tiger
- Honda 650R
- Honda Africa Twin
Unusual Overland Vehicles[edit]
External links[edit]
- Stephen Stewart: Choosing an Overland Campervan at xor.org.uk.
- Series "4WD a Must?": Part 1 – Driving from Europe to Southeast Asia, Part 2 – Driving in South America, Part 3 – Do we Consider a Different Vehicle – Landcruising Adventure
- Top Ten Used Overland Vehicles (Expedition Portal, 2011)
- Best Overland Vehicles (Gear Patrol, 2016)
- Top Ten Must-Haves for Your Overland Vehicle (Adventure Portal, 2016)
- The Ten Best Used Vehicles For Exploring the World (Jalopnik, 2015)
- How to Build the Ultimate Overland Vehicle for Less Than $10,000 (Outside, 2016)
