Best Expeditin-type vehicle???

[The Adam Blaster]

If you were planning a trip around the world, what vehicle would you use?
And it would of course be taken across mostly main roads and highways, but you would inevitably hit some sloppy/rough conditions in third-world countries.

And it has to be a NEW vehicle, because you would be planning on getting the vehicles sponsored by the manufacturer.


EDIT/UPDATE Feb 8/08 --- Ok, so i'm still obviously in the research phase here, i'm sure i will be for quite a while... But the trip i really want to do is from the northernmost point in Canada, or maybe even Alaska, all the way down to the southern most point of S. America.
I did some digging into the area around the Panama Canal because i heard you can't drive through the region.
Apparently it's called the "Darien Gap". It is basically a swamp that runs for about 80 miles and is "near" impassable. A few people have tried, and less have actually been successful.
I will have to get on a cargo ship, or load it into a sea container.
So, i think i'm going to need a vehicle that fits in a container, but i have no idea what the interior dimensions are???
But, that will be a limiting factor in the vehicle i can choose...


EDIT/UPDATE Feb. 17/08 -- I think i will try to accomplish what the "Earth Roamer" company did with a 3/4 ton p/u and camper hybrid type thing. Except, instead of using the 3/4 ton, I'd like to use a 1 ton, or maybe even the larger "light" trucks that are out there, all 3 US manufacturers have choices now. GM has the C4500+5500, Ford has the F450 +550, and Dodge has gotten into the game wit hthe Ram 4500+5500.
On the Canadian websites though, Dodge is the only one i can find a price on...
Looks like it would be about $60,000 for the quad-cab and chassis which is what i wqould mate a slide-in camper to.

[rugger]

Originally Posted by The Adam Blaster

If you were planning a trip around the world, what vehicle would you use?
And it would of course be taken across mostly main roads and highways, but you would inevitably hit some sloppy/rough conditions in third-world countries.

And it has to be a NEW vehicle, because you would be planning on getting the vehicles sponsored by the manufacturer.

That's a tough one. I'd personally go with an '80 toyota. There are probably more of those bastads around the world than anything else. Parts are available anywhere. If your sponsor is willing to drop ship any parts that you'll need then that is different. I'd probably pick a Rubi since they're probably one of the more capable vehicles off of the production line.

[Bondage]

I think it would depend on the route taken, then select the best dealer network as field repairs will be limited.

[Bondage]

Originally Posted by rugger

That's a tough one. I'd personally go with an '80 toyota. There are probably more of those bastads around the world than anything else. Parts are available anywhere. If your sponsor is willing to drop ship any parts that you'll need then that is different. I'd probably pick a Rubi since they're probably one of the more capable vehicles off of the production line.

Pay attention noob, it has to be noo.

[ironpig70]

as mentioned a landcruiser, and a diesel one at that. would need to completly go thru said rig and modify any weak points and add alot of goodies.

[The Adam Blaster]

I was thinking Toyota as well, the new FJ Cruiser.
What i would be pushing with the manufacturer is that they could use the vehicle as a show-piece praising and recognizing the vehicle's durability and it's "go-anywhere" ability.

[The Adam Blaster]

Maybe even a crew cab p/u to be able to hold all the extra gear.
I think i would want to have a pretty solid cap over the bed to add security though.

[sceep]

this one, with a camper.

[Roc Doc]

A ROW diesel Toyota Landcruiser. Solid axles, stout, and parts availablity.

[BigWesWV]

Dodge Ram PowerWagon - Lockers and disconnects, 33inch tires, winch and can haul all your stuff.

[The Adam Blaster]

Originally Posted by Roc Doc

A ROW diesel Toyota Landcruiser...

Explain?

[PTSchram]

Originally Posted by The Adam Blaster

I was thinking Toyota as well, the new FJ Cruiser.

You obviously haven't read any of the reports of the FJ's ripping apart as the structural components are apparently sheetmetal that tears when even slightly beaten on.

[Phonedoc]

BMW R1150GS.

[Roc Doc]

Originally Posted by The Adam Blaster

Explain?

Non USA = Rest Of World. (I know it sounds like typical American conceit, but that's what Porsche called all of their cars that were not bound for the US).

[Old Scout]

It's been done!
http://drivearoundtheworld.com/index.html

[The Adam Blaster]

Thanks for the clarification Doc.

And i would love to do the trip on a bike, but i have a paralysed right arm from riding a bike, so that option is out.

[The Adam Blaster]

Originally Posted by Old Scout

It's been done!
http://drivearoundtheworld.com/index.html

Not by me.

[ecvMatt]

Originally Posted by The Adam Blaster

If you were planning a trip around the world, what vehicle would you use?

Best vehicle for travelling around the world.....

[The Adam Blaster]

Originally Posted by ecvMatt

Best vehicle for travelling around the world.....

How does it handle rocks and mud though?

[Bebe]

HUMMER!!!!

Like nothing else

[Del taco]

Originally Posted by sceep

this one, with a camper.

my vote too.

it fun too, especially when the trek is from the den to the backyard cactus garden.

[Jesus H. Christ]

I drove around the world and I I I... I couldn't find my babaayyy.

[Roc Doc]

Originally Posted by Bebe

HUMMER!!!!

Like nothing else

No, not like a Chevy truck, or Tahoe, or Avalance, or Suburban, or Colorado, or Blazer...

[usmcdoc14]

this in diesel


smaller, solid axles

[Old Scout]

Originally Posted by The Adam Blaster

Not by me.

Here is the contact for Rover:
Deborah Sanford
(949) 341-6184
dsanfor@landrover.com