There are so many choices in so many price points for vehicles that can be used as an Overland vehicle on the market. Some purchase an older vehicle because there are less electronic devices and they are much easier to work on while on the trail. Others want some creature comforts the electronics and bring like heated seats and traction control just to name a few. Of course most of us most likely fall somewhere in the middle of these thoughts. But what vehicle makes the best Overlanding/Off-road camping vehicle?
Toyota has a long lasting reputation of long lasting reliable products. We have all heard "it has 250K miles,well then it is just broken in now." They have been the vehicles of choice by most "overlanders" in the USA, well and around the world. These vehicles are well built and the aftermarket products are easy to find.
Jeep has the best out of the package off-road vehicle available in the USA for sure. Reliability has been questioned. Although I do know of Jeeps that have well over 200K miles and are going strong. Most of the time it all depends on how you take care of your vehicle, getting proper maintenance done is key for all vehicles. We know that the Jeep Wrangler with the solid front axle is capable of more than what most people will ever put it through but it is nice to know it is there if we get into trouble on the trail. Jeep does have some IFS vehicles out there. These vehicles can be more comfortable that the Wrangler but there is very little aftermarket products available. This can make it very hard to build up a vehicle.
These are the two most popular choices in the USA, but there are several more options out there. Nissan, Range Rover, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge...... You can go full-size rig or small pickup. SUV or pickup trucks. Even Subaru's are making their mark on the Overlanding/Off-road Camping world. With so many choices how can someone ever know if they picked the best Overland/Off-road Camping vehicle?
Well the best Overland/Off-road Camping vehicle out there is......... DRUM ROLL..... Its the one you use. I know that's not the sexy choice always but it is true. The point of Overlanding and Off-road Camping is to get out there, period. I have never cared what vehicle someone is using. In fact I love to see vehicles most would not think of, as long as they are safe and capable. We as Overlanders and Off-road Campers do not really need a Rock Crawlers or Mud Bog Trucks. We travel on backroads and trails just to get away from the masses. Yes we love a challenge but we also don't want to jeopardize our vehicles in a way that would leave us stranded in the middle of no where. So you don't need "the best" to Overland. You just need something capable and safe.
I drive a 2010 Jeep Liberty, this is not the choice vehicle for most to Overland with, it is not mine either. It was simply the vehicle I already had when I discovered this passion of Overlanding/Off-road Camping. Get out with what you have in the drive way and GO ALL OVER.
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