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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

Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD. Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD. Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions. Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD. Volkswagen T4 - A van available in 2WD. Volkswagen T5 - A van available in 2WD.

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)
• Mercedes Unimog
• Mercedes Sprinter (factory or aftermarket 4x4)
• Ford Transit (aftermarket 4x4)

Motorcycles

• BMW GS
• Triumph Tiger
• Honda 650R

Unusual Overland Vehicles

Overland Live Blog

External links

• [ http://www.silkroute.org.uk/equipment/choosevan.htm 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