The Mercedes Sprinter has long been a vanlife icon thanks to its dependable and relatively economical motors, generous interior living space, well-equipped cabin, and availability of parts internationally. However, in more recent years, the 4WD variant has become a desirable choice within the overlanding community. This growing popularity arguably reflects the impressive aftermarket support enjoyed…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Go Fast Build
The Gladiator provides excellent capability, a well-equipped interior, seating for five, and up to a 1,700 payload. Subsequently, it’s a very popular choice for overland builds with recent adventure-ready examples, including this 2020 Launch Edition, a 2020 Sport S with Super Pacific camper, and a 2020 Rubicon. The Gladiator is also a favorite with the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Expedition Build
The Tacoma continues to dominate the forum with recent adventure-ready examples, including this 2020 TRD Pro, a 2016 with a Vagabond Drifter camper, and a 1999 with a 1978 Chinook camper. Despite numerous rigs being posted to our website each week, no two are the same, which is a testament to the wide array of…
Overland Classifieds :: 1999 Chevy Express Quigley 4×4
The Chevrolet Express 4×4 is another popular rig on our forum, with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2017 Quigley 4×4, a 2008 AWD, and a 2004 G2500 Quigley 4×4. A dependable, albeit thirsty, 5.7-liter V8, spacious interior, comfortable cabin, and readily available OEM parts are just some of the highlights. In addition, the Express enjoys…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ GFC V2 Camper
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the best options for overlanding thanks to its impressive all-terrain capability, reliable motor and drivetrain, 1,700-pound max payload, and seating for five. In addition, this platform enjoys excellent aftermarket support with a wide array of parts, accessories, and services designed to uprate this rig for remote exploration. It’s unsurprisingly…
Overland Classifieds :: 2015 Ford F-150 FX4 Lariat w/ Camper Shell
The Ford F-150 is a popular option for overland builds on our forum with recent examples, including this 2022 Tremor, a 2015 XLT, and a 2019 with a 2020 FWC Hawk Combo. A powerful yet relatively economical, 3.5-liter EcoBoost motor is mated with a well-equipped interior, up to a 3,250-pound payload, and a 12,200-pound max…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ Vagabond Drifter
The Toyota Tacoma continues to dominate our forum, with the TRD Off-Road model being the most popular. A few recent adventure-ready examples include this 2020 TRD Pro, a 2016 w/ Vagabond Outdoors Drifter camper, and a 1999 with a 1978 Chinook camper. The success of the Tacoma was not born overnight and is instead a…
Overland Classifieds :: 1991 Vanagon Syncro
The Vanagon has become a vanlife icon, and the 4WD Syncro model is considered the most desirable model. The Vanagon (or T3) carries forward much of the charm of the T2 (or Bus) but introduces superior reliability and refinement. Sure, it’s still a thirty-plus-year-old van with plenty of quirks, but compared to its predecessor, it’s…
Video of the Week :: “The Canning Stock Route” – The Road Chose Me (Dan Grec)
Dan Grec has been featured a number of times on Expedition Portal and is perhaps best known for his epic overland adventures in a Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. If you’re not familiar with his work, I highly recommend checking out his website, The Road Chose Me, and his books Two Years and 40,000 Miles from…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition – Expeditions 7
The perfect overland rig doesn’t exiss… Oh, hold up. Is that a 5.7-liter V8-powered Toyota Land Cruiser 200-Series Heritage Edition with a fully equipped Maltec Expedition cabin? I stand corrected. Truth be told, I understand that perfection is in the eye of the beholder, but it’s safe to say that purposeful adventure-ready vehicles don’t come…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ford F-250 XLT Tremor w/ 2020 OEV Camp-X
The Ford F-250 is a popular platform on our forum for heavier rigs with recent examples, including this 2006 overland build, a 2020 Super Duty Crew-Cab, and a 2021 Lariat Ultimate with Tremor Package. This monster truck showcases a 7.3-liter V8, a luxurious interior, up to a 2,665-pound payload, and a 17,500-pound max towing capacity….
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Ford F-550 4×4
The Ford F-550 4×4 is an excellent option for heavier overland rigs, which is why it’s EarthRoamer’s platform of choice. In addition to a considerable payload and towing capacity, this full-size Ford provides impressive all-terrain performance, as showcased by TFL Offroad and DingoSaidNo. It’s a popular option on our forum for heavy builds, with recent…
Overland Classifieds :: 2001 Ford E-350 7.3-liter Diesel UJOR 4×4
The Ford E-350 is one of the most popular vans for overland builds on our forum, with recent examples including this 2000 Sportsmobile, a 1995 Bigfoot Class C camper, and a 2003 Quadvan. The E-Series vans are favored for their reliable motors (with the 7.3 liter Power Stroke being exceptionally long-lived), generous internal living space…
Overland Classifieds :: 2022 Ram Power Wagon
The Ram Power Wagon is one of the few full-size trucks that, from the factory, was built with remote exploration in mind. Highlights include a powerful Hemi motor, Warn winch, sway-bar disconnect, unique suspension set-up and lift, and more. These credentials, matched with up to a 3,460-pound payload and a 15,090-pound towing capacity, make this…
Overland Classifieds :: 2022 Ford Transit AWD
The Ford Transit AWD is a popular commercial workhorse and recreational vehicle. The introduction of the Trail model and a factory-fitted “Adventure Prep Package” further demonstrated Ford’s focus on both the vanlife and the overlanding communities. A capable AWD system matched with a powerful yet relatively economical EcoBoost motor, a well-equipped cabin, and a generous…
Overland Classifieds :: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the overland vehicle by which all others are measured. I was recently speaking with an Italian mechanic in the Dolomites who uses Land Cruisers to tow vehicles around the very mountainous Trentino region, and he described it as a truck disguised as a car. Here in Europe, we don’t just…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 Sportsmobile
The Mercedes Sprinter is, in many ways, the definitive vanlife platform and has become a figurehead of the movement. Benefits include long-lived motors and drivetrains (many owners report in excess of half a million miles), generous interior living space, well-equipped cabins, and parts available internationally. In addition, this vehicle enjoys excellent aftermarket support with a…
Overland Classifieds :: 2008 EarthRoamer XV-LT
The EarthRoamer is arguably the definitive luxury overland rig and a build by which many alternatives are measured. The company was established in 1998 and has since “been redefining luxury camping with our solar/diesel hybrid, four-wheel drive overland vehicle. We are the go-anywhere, do anything answer for people who want to travel on their own…
Overland Classifieds :: 2019 GMC Canyon Denali 4×4 w/ EarthCruiser Prototype GZL300
The GMC Canyon Denali 4×4 is a less common choice for overland builds on our forum, which is a surprise considering its plethora of benefits. This capable mid-size 4WD truck showcases desirable all-terrain features (listed below) and provides a 1,559-pound max payload and up to a 7,600 towing capacity. In addition, while the 2.8-liter Duramax…
Video of the Week :: Lifestyle Overland—Radioactive Mines and Incredible Utah Canyons
It’s no secret that being a full-time YouTuber is a lot of work, and the ability to produce inspiring videos with cinematic production and a gripping storyline requires enormous dedication. Consequently, just a handful of overlanding channels stand the test of time and consistently hit these markers, and Lifestyle Overland is one of them. Lifestyle…