The latest trend for travellers is called overlanding, which is the best way to see a region and the vehicle you use needs to be suitable for rough terrain. Your vehicle is also your accommodation and while some people like to use a campervan or motorhome, this type of vehicle is fine if you are on good quality roads. A major aspect of overlanding is experiencing a diverse range of terrain and that demands a rugged and dependable all-terrain vehicle.
Land Rover Defender
Globally recognised as the best overland vehicle, when you view the range of Land Rover Defenders from Nene Overland, you quickly understand why this is. The name Land Rover equates to quality and reliability and has done for many years; if you invest in a brand-new Defender 110, you have a sturdy overland vehicle that will last a lifetime and by customising from new, your overlanding experience will be comfortable. If you add a pop-top camper, this gives you a lot more space in your sleeping quarters and for many, this is the first customisation, while bespoke storage compartments can be added and let’s not forget, you can add a large roof-rack.
Planning an Expedition
You might like to tour the northern region of Scotland, camping as you go, or perhaps driving down to Serbia and Greece, capping the trip with taking in some of the Greek islands. Scandinavia offers spectacular natural beauty and all the information you need to plan your expedition can be found on the Internet. You should have a set of spare vehicle components; hoses, belts and filters and they should be stored away. You also need to know about road conditions (Google Earth actually allows you to see images of roads) and whether or not you are likely to encounter rivers or fords. The last thing you want is to reach a point where you cannot continue and while you can never guarantee an uneventful journey, planning can avoid such an encounter. Here are a few reasons to buy a used car rather than new.
Customising your Vehicle
Your overland vehicle is everything when you are on an expedition and the list of add-ons is indeed long;
- soft tops that can be raised
- jerry cans for additional fuel
- heavy duty suspension
- Towing bracket
- Rear step
- Heavy duty rims
If your budget stretches that far, you should have the Defender customised from new, making it ideally suited for the trips you have in mind. Most people sleep in their vehicle when overlanding, especially in remote areas where you are unlikely to find a hotel.
Explore Europe
We might no longer be a European Union member state, but we can still plan a road trip across the continent; visas can be applied for online and the web helps you to learn more about the regions you will be passing through. Vehicle insurance is obviously critical and you can add vehicle recovery, just in case.
