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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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*  Volkswagen Transporter (T6) - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
 
*  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.
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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
  
=== 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

Revision as of 08:56, 16 December 2018

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:

Motorcycles

  • BMW GS
  • Triumph Tiger
  • Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links