Vehicles designed and built from the ground up by a professional overlanding company are rare and oftentimes exorbitantly expensive. A few recent examples include this $299,000 2010 EarthRoamer, a $584,000 Global Expedition Vehicles Patagonia, and a $350,000 2012 Adrenalin Industries Truck. In fact, it’s unusual to come across any professionally built live-in overland rig for…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 1794 Edition w/ RSI Cap
The Tundra is undoubtedly one of the best full-size trucks money can buy and is a desirable option for overland builds. It’s neither the most powerful nor the most economical or luxurious, but it makes up for this with class-leading reliability, build quality, and capability. In addition, it showcases up to a 1,730-pound payload and…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon AEV Camper
I’ve become somewhat obsessed with micro-campers after being inspired by several builds, including this 2013 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with Ursa Minor pop-top system. The further I travel in my vehicle, the more I value time and experiences above all else, and I believe micro campers are a great option to maximize both. Allow me to…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road w/ FWC Project M Camper
The Tacoma TRD Off-Road and a pop-top canopy camper combo has to be one of the best set-ups for vehicle travel. The ability to carry multiple passengers in comfort, cruise at highway speeds, and achieve good economy, all while outfitted with a well-equipped pop-top camper, is a winning formula. Additionally, when optioned with the TRD…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road w/ RSI Smart Cap
The Tacoma is the most popular vehicle on our forum for overland builds, and for good reason. In short, the Tacoma is hard to beat if you’re looking for class-leading build quality, reliability, capability, and a rig that can quite simply do-it-all without breaking the bank. The vast success of this platform has established a…
Overland Classifieds :: 2012 Ford F-550 4×4 Ambulance Build
The Ford F-550 4×4 fitted with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel is a fantastic blank canvas for building the ultimate overland vehicle. An impressive 12,660-pound max payload and 26,500-pound towing capacity make this the perfect platform for hauling a fully-equipped camper, luggage, and passengers across unpaved roads without breaking a sweat. It’s for this reason…
Overland Classifieds :: 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited
If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly 4WD that’s comfortable and practical for daily life but also excels when the tarmac ends, the 4Runner is a great option. That said, during the pandemic, the cost of used examples skyrocketed and made this desirable Toyota a less-than-affordable option. Fortunately, the market is now slowing, and…
Overland Classifieds :: 1996 Ford Falcon 190 4×4 Class B Camper
Ford’s iconic E-Series is one of the most popular vans on our forum for overland builds, with recent examples including this 2006 E-250 Overland Build, a 2003 E-350 Quadvan camper, and a 1996 4WD ambulance. These vehicles benefit from powerful and dependable motors and drivetrains, generous payload and towing capacity, comfortable interiors, and excellent aftermarket…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Ram Rebel w/ Super Pacific Camper
There’s no such thing as the perfect vehicle, but there’s no question that manufacturers are getting pretty close. Ram’s Rebel manages to be a daily driver, commercial workhorse, family run around, overland rig, and a performance vehicle all rolled into one. Despite being a full-size truck with a 1,710-pound max payload, it will accelerate from…
Overland Classifieds:: 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4×4 w/ 1984 FWC Fleet
The Dodge Ram 2500 is one of the most popular full-size trucks on our forum, and for good reason. These vehicles provide excellent payload and towing capacity, dependable motors and drivetrains, impressive capability, comfortable interiors, and enjoy excellent aftermarket support. We’ve featured a number of adventure-equipped examples recently, including this 1994 with an Alaskan camper,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4×4 Crew Cab
Full-size trucks are all the rage, with many overlanders gravitating towards the plethora of benefits afforded by these bigger vehicles. Sure, there are some disadvantages, such as running costs and sheer size, but the former is often only marginal, and the latter can also be a positive. Key advantages include generous payload and towing capacity,…
Overland Classifieds :: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
During the pandemic, the price of used vehicles skyrocketed, with many rigs selling for considerably more than market value. It was a sad state of affairs as vehicle travel and adventures close to home boomed, but more people than ever were priced out of affording a suitable vehicle. Fortunately, I have some positive news: the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1993 Land Rover Defender 90
Let’s face it, for many (or at least those not familiar with the Land Cruiser); the Defender is the definitive overland vehicle, and for good reason. This uncompromising go-anywhere machine has been designed in all respects to be as versatile, capable, and utilitarian as possible to ensure it’s optimized for rugged off-grid travel. Its iconic…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road w/ GFC Camper V1
The Tacoma TRD Off-Road, topped with a lightweight pop-top camper, has to be one of the best set-ups for overland travel. I recently revisited Ashley Giordano’s interview with Bound for Nowhere, in which they discussed how the Tacoma helped them fall back in love with travel after a series of unreliable rigs. Their personal story…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Dodge Sprinter T1N 2500
The Mercedes Sprinter has become an international vanlife icon and is widely considered one of the best all-around live-in vehicles money can buy. Furthermore, it dominates the commercial sector and is utilized by businesses worldwide. So, what makes this van so desirable? Key benefits include excellent build quality, durable engines and drivetrains, good economy, generous…
Overland Classifieds :: 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
During the pandemic, the cost of used 4WDs skyrocketed as more people swapped international travel for adventures closer to home. Fortunately, prices slowed down in 2022, and as we kick off 2023, we’re seeing many more killer deals. I’ve really enjoyed seeking out these bargain rigs such as this $15,000 2003 Fuso 4×4 with habitation…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Ford E-250 4×4 Pop-Top Adventure Van
Ford’s E-Series vans are a desirable overland platform thanks to their spacious internal dimensions versus modest external footprint, durable motors, interior comfort, and availability of OEM parts. In addition, these vehicles enjoy access to heavy-duty 4WD conversions and a vast catalog of aftermarket components and accessories. We’ve featured numerous expedition-equipped examples, including this 2006 Super…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Ford F-550 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 w/ 2008 Snowriver 96DS Camper
Full-size trucks are all the rage and don’t come much bigger than the F-550. The 2013 offering boasts up to a 5,880-pound payload and an 18,500-pound towing capacity. These impressive workhorse credentials are mated with a powerful 6.7-litre Power Stroke diesel motor, a well-equipped interior, and impressive capability. These are just some reasons why EarthCruiser…
Overland Classifieds :: 1995 Land Rover Discovery I
The price of used Land Rovers can be eye-watering, with a good condition stock Defender 110 setting you back the best part of $50,000 in the U.S. Fortunately, the Discovery offers comparable classic charm, versatility, and capability but is a fraction of the price. I’ve featured several bargain adventure-ready examples, including this $6,400 2001 Series…
Overland Classifieds :: 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FGB72 Overlander
If you’re in the market for a bigger rig that provides excellent capability and reliability but can also be outfitted with all the comforts of home, then the Mitsubishi Fuso 4×4 is a perfect choice. For this reason, the Fuso was EarthCruiser’s base vehicle of choice for many years until their recent switch to the…