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* [http://www.xor.org.uk/silkroute/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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Revision as of 10:15, 19 February 2016

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

To be continued

4wd Vehicles

Types of vehicles in this category:

  • Land Rover Series ; Defender ; Discovery ; Range Rover
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series ; 60 Series ; 70 Series ; 80 Series ; 90 Series ; 100 Series ; 120 Series 200 Series
  • Steyr Pinzgauer 710 series ; 716 series
  • Jeep ; Wrangler ; Cherokee
  • Mercedes Gelandewagon (G-Wagon)

Motorcycles

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links