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#Using nmea 2000 network in overland vehicles series#

#1 2008-2010 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD Top 10 Used Overlanders (Revised for 2019)

The vehicles on this list are generally 20 years or newer, and available on average for less than $30,000. Drive what you love and who cares if your Raptor didn’t make the list. But in all seriousness, there are so many great 4WDs to choose from, far more than the 10 listed here.

This list intentionally excludes models with poor aftermarket and repair support, ones that are too obscure, and vehicles that lack the general robustness and payload required for backcountry travel. My goal was to limit my personal bias in the outcome, but that is difficult to separate for the reader that just spent a lot of money on a used FJ Cruiser (sorry). Why didn’t _ model make the list?Ī list like this is contentious at best, as selecting 10 will exclude 100. As a result, Toyota products have been a preferred choice. That result can be found here: The Ultimate Overlander Why are there so many Toyotas on the list?īased on the needs of the typical overland traveler, reliability and durability are paramount. We also tested the best of the ultimate overland vehicles, including the Defender, G-Wagen, Patrol, Jeep J8, and Land Cruiser and dared to declare a winner. Vehicles with high functional content will score the highest value ratings. Value: Valuation of vehicle cost to content. Reliability: The vehicle’s ability to perform without engine, electrical, or support system failures due to component malfunction or workmanship error. Ride comfort, noise, vibration, harshness, and other less essential considerations are weighed in the final ranking, but the primary ordering is based on these qualities and our field testing results:Ĭapability: The vehicle’s ability to traverse rocky, muddy, and cross-axle terrain, including deep water crossings, severe side slopes, hill climbs, and descents.Ĭapacity: The vehicle’s ability to carry weight as measured by payload specifications and the interior storage volume aft of the front seats.ĭurability: The vehicle’s ability to travel for extended periods of time (years) over rugged terrain while fully loaded without chassis or drivetrain failure. At Expedition Portal, we feel the following criteria comprises the most critical attributes of an overland platform. Typically, someone buying a used vehicle is looking for value, but they are also looking for something reliable and capable for travel too. What makes a great used overland vehicle? Regardless of this list and our opinions, the reality is that a traveler should drive what they can afford, and what they most enjoy driving, despite the make or model.

#Using nmea 2000 network in overland vehicles upgrade#

This has all resulted in a nearly new list for 2019, packed with excellent options for those looking to purchase their first overland vehicle or upgrade their current one. We have also learned a few more things about overlanding vehicles since 2011 thanks to several circumnavigations of the globe. A lot has changed in the last eight years though, including the types of vehicles available under our original test’s $30,000 and 20-years or newer cap. With so many models to choose from, you might be wondering which four-wheel drives make for the best second-hand overland vehicles? In 2011, we published our first US and Canada top ten used overland vehicle list, and it has been since been read over one million times. The used overland vehicle market is more exciting today than ever before, with high quality and capable options available from nearly every major automotive manufacturer.