We’ve seen a lot of crazy builds over the years, from Land Rover Discovery II’s turned into custom RVs to enormous 8×8 campers, but this Sportsmobile might take the cake. While reading through some infrared sauna reviews – I realized that it’s not the van itself which is so unusual, but rather the fact that…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 7.3L Diesel F250 Camper
I’d venture to say that many of us dream of owning an EarthRoamer some day, but if we’re being honest, spending half a million dollars on one just isn’t very practical. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options out there for a whole lot less money, and while they may lack some of the size…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 7.3L Diesel Sportsmobile $44k
The vanlife movement has led to a lot of great things, but it certainly hasn’t made it easy to find a good deal on Sportsmobiles. Most of the ones cropping up for sale these days are either fetching absurd price tags or have an even more absurd amount of miles—often both. It’s little wonder then…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: A Turnkey Nissan Camper for $19K
Whether it’s Unimogs, EarthCruisers, or fully built Land Cruisers, we feature a lot of beautiful overland vehicles on Expedition Portal. Unfortunately, most of them are well—expensive. So if you’re looking for a four-wheel drive with most of the comfort and capability of the larger rigs at a fraction of the price, this week’s classified ad…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1969 Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer boasts one of the most iconic, and arguably beautiful profiles in four-wheel-drive history. Every inch of the design from the wide grill to the rear window exudes Americana, and somehow brings us back to “the good ol’ days” when things were slower and times were simpler. Not everyone is into slow and…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 2017 Earth Cruiser with 9,000 Miles
We’re not sure if the cold fronts blasting the country have made us dream of warm beds, or the distant gleam of summer has us stoked for a road trip, but campers and vans seem to be on our minds lately. That’s probably why this 2017 Earth Cruiser FX caught our eye. The owners state…
Video of the Week: Crazy Russian Water Crossings
Russia is full of beauty. There are snow-capped mountains, immense lakes, rugged valleys, and wide open plains, but anyone who has perused videos of the country on Youtube will know there’s an equal amount of chaos to balance things out. Do a quick search for Russian driving and you’ll witness harrowing accidents, mind-boggling speeding videos,…
ExPo Classifieds: A Toyota 4×4 Van for $7,500
If you’re itching to get on the van life plan, but don’t have $100,000 laying around for a sprinter, or $60,000 for a clean Vanagon or E-Series then we have just the thing for you. This 1987 Toyota Van has four-wheel drive, fresh Bilstein shocks and coils, a new set of General Grabber AT2’s, and…
ExPo Classifieds: 1988 Sportsmobile
Today’s classified ad is a totally righteous slice of 1980’s Americana. It started life as a 1988 two-wheel-drive Sportsmobile, but after the owner bought a matching 1988 Quigley van, the universe aligned to give us this beautiful retro creation. I’m sad to say that the advertisement doesn’t reveal quite as much as we’d like, but…
ExPo Classifieds: XOverland’s 4Runner and Tacoma
Expedition Overland has inspired thousands of people to get out there and explore the world around them. They have also spurred the birth of countless overland builds imitating their now famous Toyotas. Of course, few vehicles will ever come close, which is why today’s advertisement is so exciting. With new additions to the fleet, XOverland…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: Basecamp F550
When I was a kid, I remember seeing a mountain bike that I wanted more than anything in the world. It was green, my favorite color, with knobby tires, big shocks, and a price tag that seemed impossible to an elementary school student. Every time I went to the store with my parents, I would…
ExPo Classifieds: 2013 Nissan NV 4×4
We’ve seen several excellent Nissan NV builds since the platform’s release, but this 2013 has to be one of our favorites. What began as a basic 3500 HD high-top cargo van has slowly been converted into a true overland vehicle, complete with all the niceties you’d want in a home on the road. The owner…
ExPo Classifieds: 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
There’s a little-discussed and often feared portion of overland travel, and it’s not what you might expect. Unlike armed robberies, corrupt officials, or remote breakdowns, this thing cannot be avoided, which for many people makes it all the more terrifying. I’m talking of course, about the realization that there will be an end to your…
ExPo Classifieds: Rubicon Unlimited LJ with 9,800 Miles
Before we had the JL or the JK, and before we had the four-door Wrangler, there was the amazing Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, also known as the LJ. This jeep was only produced from 2004-2006 and was essentially a TJ stretched out an additional 15 inches, giving the owner 13 more inches of cargo space, 2 more…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: Nissan 4×4 Camper
If you’ve ever wanted to explore South America by four-wheel drive, then today’s vehicle could be the one for you. It’s a 2009 Nissan Navara 4WD with a small displacement diesel, manual transmission, and a practically brand-new camper on the back. Sure, it’s not importable to the US, but that’s okay because it is already…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: Syncro Vanagon 55,000 Original Miles
The Syncro Vanagon has become the poster child of the van life movement, and it’s pretty easy to see why. They pack loads of charm, a ton of living space, oodles of nostalgia, and a surprising amount of capability into a package smaller than most modern SUVs. Unfortunately, they’re getting harder and harder to come…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: A Diesel Suburban Camper for $11K
Alright, I should preface this article by saying I have a serious soft spot for square-body Suburbans. They balance my desire for an old-school feel with dirt cheap maintenance and a wide availability of parts, but they’re also completely underutilized, making each build fairly unique. Something I always appreciate. This particular one, however, has to be one…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 2004 Tacoma & AT Habitat
Finding a tastefully built first-generation Tacoma these days is hard enough, but finding one in manual, with a factory locker, in good condition with low miles is basically impossible. Yet, here we are, writing up a classified ad on just that. Actually, it’s even better, because this Tacoma has also been paired to a handful…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 2009 Tacoma
Vehicles like the Defender and Land Cruiser have a legacy of overland capability behind them. They were some of the first, and yes, some of the best world travel vehicles in the business, but they’re no longer the only game in town. In the last 20 years, the Tacoma has earned its place amongst the legends…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1992 Pop-Top Delica
#Vanlife is all the craze these days, and the VW Westfalia and Mercedes Sprinter are the undisputed kings of the movement. Their abundant living space and good looks, combined with a whole lot of hype on social media, has ensured their prices skyrocket to ludicrous proportions, especially when paired with the coveted four-wheel-drive option. But…