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

• 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)
• Mercedes Vario - A van available in 2WD and 4WD (also known as Mercedes 814, Mercedes 815).
• Renault Master - A van available in 2WD.
• Toyota HiLux - A pickup truck available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
• Toyota HiAce - A van available in 2WD.
• Volkswagen Transporter (T4) - A van available in 2WD.
• Volkswagen Transporter (T5) - A van available in 2WD.
• Volkswagen Transporter (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

Overland Live Blog

External links

• 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

• Top Ten Used Overland Vehicles (Expedition Portal, 2011)