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
To be continued
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
Motorcycles
To be continued
Unusual Overland Vehicles
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
