What Vehicle ????

[DarrenM]

I am planning a 6 year RTW trip. Having problems deciding / finding the right vehicle. One limiting factor will be carrying a Motorcycle (approx 120Kg), excessive but I like to go off on the bike for an occasional week.
Contacted a few specialist builders and its possible but my choice may be limited to a Pick-up or Land Rover Double Cab. The plan is to fit custom storage behind the Cab and allow enough space to fit the motorcycle.
Vehicle requirements... AirCon, 3 Seats and a SIMPLE engine.

One suggestion was a new 79 series Land Cruiser from Gibraltar or NZ. I would want to avoid VAT and Import Tax. Only way I can see this being done is registration in Country of Origin and Temporary Import for preparation. I Think they now use Common Rail so more complex.

Land Cruiser 70 imported from South Africa, used low mileage or new. Any opinions ?

A new Generation Hilux or Navara would suit my needs but again Complex, may be able to source diagnostic cable and software but would not have spares.

Land Rover.. I have not looked into these much, many people advise avoiding them. Why ??? A 6x6 could be a good platform.

Land Cruiser 80 series, could I hang the Motorcycle off the back ?? would not be my first choice but I have seen it done on a pivot to retain Rear access.

I am considering a larger vehicle but having trouble finding 4x4 Chassis in the UK. Unimog may be too much.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks