I'm looking at buying or building a strong reliable 4x4 vehicle to pull an Adventure Trailer and get me through harsh terrain. What I have considered:
A $100K for a Unimog is out of the question. Land Cruisers and Land Rovers are highly regarded but, aftermarket support seems limited. A classic Jeep modded up or a new Rubicon seems like an easy choice. The Dodge PowerWagon is nice but, 12MPG and a ~$55K price point are a little much. Where does the Dodge 5500 with the Cummins diesel fit into the mix with appropriate mods?
I'm looking at ~15,000 miles a year and need the ability to pull a reasonable trailer weight. I want an unrefueled range of 500~600 miles with enough water and food for two weeks for two people. If you had a budget or $30K, where would you look for a good reliable vehicle?
- old Toyota Land Cruiser
- old Land Rover
- Jeep Rubicon
- Dodge PowerWagon
- Dodge 5500
A $100K for a Unimog is out of the question. Land Cruisers and Land Rovers are highly regarded but, aftermarket support seems limited. A classic Jeep modded up or a new Rubicon seems like an easy choice. The Dodge PowerWagon is nice but, 12MPG and a ~$55K price point are a little much. Where does the Dodge 5500 with the Cummins diesel fit into the mix with appropriate mods?
I'm looking at ~15,000 miles a year and need the ability to pull a reasonable trailer weight. I want an unrefueled range of 500~600 miles with enough water and food for two weeks for two people. If you had a budget or $30K, where would you look for a good reliable vehicle?