Vehicle choice
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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
- Fiat Ducato - A van available in 2WD (also known as Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper).
- Ford Transit - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Quigley and Quadvan)
- Hyundai H1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Iveco Daily - A van available in 2WD and 4WD.
- Mercedes TN/T1 - A van available in 2WD.
- Mercedes Sprinter - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (aftermarket 4x4 in Europe by Achleitner, Oberaigner and Iglhaut, aftermarket 4x4 in USA by Whitefeather)
- Renault Master - A van available in 2WD.
- 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.
- Volkswagen T6 - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (camper van version known as "California")
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
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
