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* [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
 
 
* [http://expeditionportal.com/top-10-used-overland-vehicles/ Top Ten Used Overland Vehicles (Expedition Portal, 2011) ]
 
* [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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Revision as of 14:22, 24 November 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

4WD Vehicles

Types of vehicles in this category:

  • Jeep ; Wrangler ; Cherokee
  • Land Rover Series ; Defender ; Discovery ; Range Rover
  • Mercedes G-Class - A luxury SUV, also known as G-Wagen.
  • Mercedes Unimog - A heavy-duty 4WD truck.
  • Mitsubishi Pajero
  • Nissan Patrol
  • Steyr Pinzgauer 710 series ; 716 series
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series ; 60 Series ; 70 Series ; 80 Series ; 90 Series ; 100 Series ; 120 Series 200 Series

Motorcycles

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links