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I'm pretty familiar with Steven Stewarts writing. What I admire most about him is his sense of humour and his sense of proportion. He doesn't mind showing you photos of his Unimog stuck in the mud...and needing a tow. The fact of the matter is on any overland journey you may well get stuck, and things are definitely going to break; dealing with the unforseen is part of the trip.
I don't think the OP was asking if an RV is capable of becoming the perfect overland vehicle. Could an old conversion van be a starting point? Sure. Can you have a great trip in one? Of course. What's admirable is making the most of the resources at hand, and giving it a shot. I don't think Steven Stewart is saying that without a M.A.N. based Bimobil, you should stay home...:coffeedrink:
I have always considered Stephen Stewart to be one of the best gurus on the builing of overland campers. Read what he says here: www.xor.org.uk/silkroute/equipment/choosevan.htm
As you read down, scroll through the images and compare against the roads you expect to encounter. You can get a stretch limo to Timbuctu. The question is whether you would want to and how much would be there when you arrive.
For the record, his latest is a M.A.N. based Bimobil.
I'm pretty familiar with Steven Stewarts writing. What I admire most about him is his sense of humour and his sense of proportion. He doesn't mind showing you photos of his Unimog stuck in the mud...and needing a tow. The fact of the matter is on any overland journey you may well get stuck, and things are definitely going to break; dealing with the unforseen is part of the trip.
I don't think the OP was asking if an RV is capable of becoming the perfect overland vehicle. Could an old conversion van be a starting point? Sure. Can you have a great trip in one? Of course. What's admirable is making the most of the resources at hand, and giving it a shot. I don't think Steven Stewart is saying that without a M.A.N. based Bimobil, you should stay home...:coffeedrink: