12 Best Tips for Buying a 4x4 Overland Expedition Vehicle

[@bennygoesoverland]

Thanks for these tips. Let me add three things:
The higher diesel quality and DEF fluid needed for modern diesel engines are not an issue, as this can be easily adapted via the electronic engine management. There are specialised firms on the market doing this.
And yes, you are right, the budget is important, but not only for the purchase, but also for the maintenance and service of the vehicle. And here the differences could be significant. You have to finance both in the long term.
You talked about fuel sources and battery capacity. Right. The important question however is: for how long do you want to be self sufficient in the middle of nowhere? This determines the technical concept of your vehicle.
Cheers (currently on Iceland)

[@danskisbees7348]

Iceland!😍

[@wheelhouseadventures8176]

Thanks, allrady I began convert fuso for adventure.
Thanks again.

[@Dadcam_Can]

I love those drone shots around the PEI lighthouses.

[@stealthroamer9151]

Well thought through video. When i shipped my truck from the US to Europe, roll on-roll off was a lot cheaper than a container

[@outliersoverland]

Thank you very much.

[@bandit1732]

Great observations that apply to any overland vehicle. Thank you.

[@sportroameradventures647]

Hello guys. Just saw this Video. You are amazing. I know all very well about it. Life is great.

[@paulpierce3182]

wonderful people., informative, interesting, my Grandson and I are looking into traveling together,, he'15 & i'm 67...

[@emanuel2cool1]

Great thorough video. Thanks for sharing what you have learned. Very much appreciated.

[@katobaggins]

Awesome first video in your educational series. These are the exact things Tami and I are working through. I’m trying not to get caught up in the research! Thank goodness we have a couple of years before we’ll be moving in this direction. Love you guys! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TandZAptLife]

Great information! We're not going overseas or out of the country oh, but it's nice to hear what is needed.

[@Berncarp707]

Your rig is THE type of rig I want to get. One day I will have one. And it will become my home. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@kpavery1]

Good stuff, and great shots.

[@seissusilowibowo]

GREAT video
Thanks from Indonesia
I hope u can go to Indonesia
Expecially BALI, BROMO MOUNTAIN & LABUAN BAJO

[@outliersoverland]

Hello from Alaska.

[@fredricunderhill204]

Great analysis of uses and needs.

[@jaybrock30290]

Your Overlander really rocks a lot. Does it have a rear sway bar? If not, have you thought about adding one? Another great video!

[@bigoper]

Great video, thank you for sharing!!!
I was wondering, how loud is it in the cab? Thank you

[@sangramsingh1465]

Very informative and heart felt...love you guys...👍👍🙏🙏

[@clementwilliam9395]

Hello from Happy annivesary from Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

[@outliersoverland]

I look forward to exploring your part of the world.

[@clementwilliam9395]

Yes thank you to reply...welcome to South East Asia countries such as from the west to east than south...Myanmar,Thailand,Cambodia,
Loas,Vietnam,Malaysia,Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei and to Australia.

[@scottmulrooney8483]

Great video guys! I'm currently trying to avoid the research rabbit hole, though it may be to late, lol.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Good information and tips. Happy trails.

[@BillSprague]

Found three and hopefully one of them will still be for sale in the spring, when I’ve sold my house, car, and household goods.

[@outliersoverland]

I hope our paths cross on the road.

[@nasseral-momen1463]

Hi, thanks for the tips. My issue with Roro shipping is the security. The amount of vehicles that have had everything stolen from inside since it was bot inside a container

[@carmas54]

Good job!

[@murraymadness4674]

Great video, well done. I can't help but notice in your shots of the camper how much it sways and tilts, and also the differential between the box and cab. Does the cab have special suspension for driver comfort, and does it smash your dishes all the bouncing around?

[@danskisbees7348]

This is a great, informative video, thank you! What kind of mileage do y'all get?

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
Overall 11.5 mpg. if we are cruising slow 45 mph like in Baja it can get towards 15 mpg.

[@ian9toes]

SHazy!!!

[@chartle1]

I think you missed something on number 10 where are the "and kids" going to ride?

[@foreverfixin]

I finally acquired a van I have a 1982 G25 Skyline conversion van I have a video of it on my channel foreverfixin but it's not four wheel drive I have a 2001 Ford Explorer 2 door 4 by 4 I am going to make it my off-road rig I have a trailer frame that would make a huge tear drop I'm going to build my trailer from scratch exactly how I want it I know I'm not going to get everything right but I think it'll be closer do what I want I've got some pretty good ideas on the trailer I miss seeing y'all vlogs you'll have slowed down a bit but I understand y'all or one of the people that inspire me to do the whole RV thing keep an eye out on my channel because I am going to document the build of the 4 by 4 and the camper bild

[@scotthamilton9675]

i like you guy's would like to meet up when over there you seem fun couple and know your stuff

[@n8_EUC]

How is the fuso power for cruising on the freeway? How about pulling up hills?

[@outliersoverland]

If we cruise at 62 mph it leaves us something in reserve because the governor kicks in around 3000 rpm.
Considering our truck is almost always fully loaded it definitely does not have a lot of power. We have to downshift to 4th or 3rd on extreme grades. On the positive side...the truck may be slow but it keeps going and going and going.

[@n8_EUC]

@@outliersoverland thanks for the quick response!!! Just found you guys and now I can't stop searching for a crew cab fuso. I need something that seats 6 (4 kids).
Keep up the great channel.

[@outliersoverland]

No worries. Always glad to help.
We like the idea of 4 door models, but it limits the size of habitat you can fit on the back.

[@jcf6597]

Great information. Just started watching your videos as I'm about to retire and am researching expedition vehicles. Your rig looks very much like what kind of set up I'm looking for, have you done a walk through video on it? Also what's your thoughts on a Unimog EV, too slow, reliability? Thanks in advance.

[@outliersoverland]

Thank you and congratulations. Here's a tour from right after we purchased it. czcams.com/video/ypDLB52Ykk4/video.html
We felt for where we want to go (around the world) and what we want to do that a Unimog or LMTV type of vehicles were just too much of everything. Too expensive, too big, too slow, too much work to restore, too much for maintenance, too old, etc... The only thing the big chassis have going for them is you can have a larger camper box, which is priceless space when full timing. It's all about compromises.

[@jcobbs4523]

Timestamp 4:41 please, what beach is that? And where?

[@outliersoverland]

I don’t know the name but it’s one of many beaches along the highway of Bahia Concepcion in Baja California Sur , Mexico.
Hope this helps.

[@1966cambo]

Outliers Overland we fell in love with the trip down, only problem for us was we were not set up for boondocking, slept in the back of our Ford Expedition on a queen memory foam but needed to be near amenities. I am still trying to decide what to do, camper on the Dodge Ram 3500 we already own or spend some $ and get some sort of cab over diesel 4x4. I LOVE the cab over design for off reading!!!