Vehicle
The decision between a campervan and a 4×4 vehicle is crucial for overlanding, with each option catering to different preferences and travel styles. Campervans, popular for overlanding, offer various sizes and amenities but are often limited to paved roads. On the other hand, converted 4×4 vehicles provide a more adventurous lifestyle, allowing off-roading and access to remote areas, albeit with some sacrifices in space and facilities.
Choosing between a new or used car involves financial considerations; our personal choice is to opt for a good used car to avoid rapid depreciation. But how do you know you buy a second-hand vehicle of good quality? We share practical tips for assessing a used car’s quality, emphasizing familiarity with mechanics and a professional inspection.
The decision to go for a stock or already converted vehicle versus a self-converted one is again a personal choice. While a ready-to-go vehicle offers convenience, it may lack customization. Self-conversion allows for tailored designs but requires time and skills.
We investigated three main vehicle types for overlanding: Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender, and Mercedes Benz G Class.
Finally, we elaborate on why for us the Land Rover Defender TD5 is the ideal overlanding vehicle.
In the below articles we discuss the elements on how we selected a used Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 for our journey.
