Overland 4x4 Plus Motorcycle
A year or so ago, our overland motorcycle trip was cut short.
Much of this related to Mrs Fox's frequent injuries and the subsequent loss of confidence.
So roll on 18 months and "the trip" has found it's way back onto the agenda. However we'll have an additional passenger now, his name is Rusty and he's blonde.
So we have an Idea prep a 4x4 camper type vehicle and carry a motorcycle that can be unhitched and ridden independently along side the overland vehicle or used as a get about when camped up for a few days.
Our driving licenses limit us to a vehicle with with Maximum gross weight 3500kg, and ideally we don't fancy doing a cat c license, and we'd ideally like to avoid a trailer, so we either need a vehicle where the bike can travel inside or a rear mounted rack. It will need to sleep 2 plus space for the dog. Kitchen space etc.
*Edit* Availability in the UK/Europe is obviously a consideration
Our options are limited maybe there are options we haven't consider so over to you guys.
- Ex military ambulance conversion plus rear mc rack. - I know I'll stir arguments but Land rovers don't have the best reliably record
Mercedes sprinter 313 4x4 Overland conversion (bike can travel in the van with bedroom above, if high top model) - probably as it's not a full on off roader it will be limited as to how far off the beaten track we can get??
Toyota Hilux (or equivalent) Chassis plus camper box on rear (bike rack required)
Toyota Hiace/ Mitubishi Delica 4x4 (or equivalent) camper conversion plus bike rack. (do these vehicles have the required nose weight for the bike rack).
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