I couldn't resist buying a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 extended wheelbase van, as a project to convert to a campervan, and at some point probably sell it as a turnkey campervan. Not entirely sure if we will keep it, since it is a bit too big for our liking.
But while we do have it, it may be a great van to do this trip with. It will have decent ground clearance. It lacks low gearing though, and at 7 meters long and a wheel base of over 4 meters, again you cannot go to every mountain pass. Cars will always be a compromise. But at least we will be able to do such a mileage in comfort and still be able to get off the pavement.
We bought as a project, not really intended for this trip, but I think it would do great.
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2011 Overland from Amsterdam to Nepal and back
2018 Overland from Amsterdam to Tokyo via Central Asia and Mongolia
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