which best car 4wd or minivan to go rtw ???

[vincent danna]

hello
i m looking for ideas/recommendations to buy a car, 4wd, minivan, camping car to go rtw, 2 people maximum inside

i thought first about mercedes g class
i m thinking about toyota hilux, simple, reliable, easy to find spare parts around

thanks for your answers

i drove a bit with a bike bmw r100gs, not completly happy, hard to get spare parts especially on the road

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[vincent danna]

how to prepare it also ?
what change or make stronger ?
etc ...

thank you

[A.B.]

That’s a very broad subject but here’s a quick start from the top of my head:

• Toyota Hilux Diesel
• Lightweight camper in the truck bed.
• Old Man Emu suspension
• 3 deep cycle batteries. One for the vehicle 2 for camping site use.
• Lockers and locking hubs if you intend to go off road a lot.
• Winch, hi-lift and recovery equipment if you’re going to do any off road. A hand winch is OK but electric or hydraulic is much Better.
• Aftermarket comfy seats.
• A lockable secure center console
• Lockable drawers built in the camper for tools and spare parts.
• Rear axle truss in high carrying loads are expected.
• Skid plates where needed.
  .... the list goes on….

God, it so much simpler on a bike .


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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

[ChrisC]

Vincent

Land rover, Land Cruiser or maybe a MB G-wagen - even the venerable Tom Shepherd has converted from Land Rover to G-wagen.
But IMHO it has to be a LC Troopie - space, reliability and power!!!
G-L andf happy travels

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ChrisC