Vehicle choice
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
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
