Thread: What vehicle for long distance remote travel?

Keep the Nissan

Thanks Damien. Very tempting, and I probably will, but really would like a Disco again, and hence would want to use it. Let's face it, the GQ is a bit agricultural in comparison.

You might have to suggest your proposed budget.... That will affect what options you have.

Sounds like a P38 Range Rover is what you are looking for!

*** Steps back and waits for the positivity to start flowing in ***

But in all seriousness, I'd happily do loads of remote area touring in mine - in fact, I've not been towed from anywhere, but towed a classic rangie home from Cape York last year, a Nissan from Maytown to Cairns, etc.

It's not often you see a P38 towing something else, so it did my ego some good!

A solid preventative maintenance regime is all you need.

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

Sounds like a P38 Range Rover is what you are looking for!

Of all the suggestions I was thinking maybe or even could be made that one came right out of nowhere.

Full respect to you Keithy.

Any of the vehicles would be up to it, it's the maintenance regime which is going to be key but range & availability of fuel would be not far behind.

As for any mods... Keep it simple. Steering guard, raised air intake, extended breathers and recovery points/roo bar would be the main things. Then it's going to be very much personal choice for the layout of the interior.

M

Hi
You stated you want to do remote travel and you prefer your Disco to be a V8, but it obviously is not a necessity.
I would therefore strongly suggest the option of choosing a Diesel as it not only gives you a better mileage for the amount of fuel carried, Diesel fuel is also safer to carry along than petrol.
If you still want to go V8, both of your choices will do the trick (as far as I can see), the D2 giving you some more interior space, but even some more gizmos that can play off.
Cheers

Originally Posted by Jojo

Hi
You stated you want to do remote travel and you prefer your Disco to be a V8, but it obviously is not a necessity.
I would therefore strongly suggest the option of choosing a Diesel as it not only gives you a better mileage for the amount of fuel carried, Diesel fuel is also safer to carry along than petrol.
If you still want to go V8, both of your choices will do the trick (as far as I can see), the D2 giving you some more interior space, but even some more gizmos that can play off.
Cheers

X2. I've done a fair bit of remote area travel for both work & play & in my opinion "Remote=Diesel". If something does go bang, with a diesel you will perhaps have a chance of cannibalising or even borrowing something off an old cattle station wreck, with a petrol....Nuht!
Steve