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Overlanding vehicle preferences?
hey guys,
Im debating doing overlanding, as my wife doesnt like to adventure ride on the bike. I was Army SSF, and was used to sierras etc. My question is this... Are there like a top choices for overlanding for the average person? I used to own a VW Touareg and loved it but was looking at the Tacoma or Xterra or something as an option. Figuring it cost and avalibity of aftermarket parts, ease of repairs, etc and capability off road of the machine ( not the driver ) lol. Any ideas? I know its a loaded question but still need to ask. Its like Adventure riding, alot of adventure bikes will do it, but some are better then others or are better at certain points etc.
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Chose something the 'locals' use .. that way there is plenty of local parts/help available (and the tracks should be acceptable).
If you going to lots of places and there is no common vehicle then chose something that has one or more good suppliers that know how to send stuff to you there. Preferably it should have stuff you need frequently (like tyres, filters) of a common type.
Forget the fancy do dads... just attract unwanted attention. Things like fuel and water tanks .. yes.
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It depends on where you are heading with your expedition , if its just north american continent , then it a lot different answer than say Africa.
If it is the first then you have a much wider scope , ROW then it rules out most US vehicles , due several factors. If buying for elswhere then , as previous see what locals use, most overlanders seem to go toyota, landrover , mercedes iveco. But avoid latest models , due emission req , that make them not like 3rd world diesel . HTSH
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ROW then it rules out most US vehicles , due several factors.
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One of which is shipping .. you want it to fit inside a normal shipping container, for cost from ports not frequented by RORO ships. Even RORO have limits as to size.
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If you want a precise answer, put some more detail into the question. Saying that you are 'doing overlanding' is pretty vague, where are you planning on going and what route will you be taking? for how long? will you be sleeping in the vehicle, tent or hotel ? do you specifically need a 4x4?
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Maybe this arcticle can help you a bit:
Choosing the right vehicle for overlanding
The article is in german, I dont have translated it yet. But there is a translate button.
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