SVO ....Small Vehicle Overlanding

[Joey83]

First generation Hyundai Tucson CRDI ;) 5 seats (4 useable ones), fold down the rear seats and you can sleep in it, it's quiet, economical, comfy, although certain parts do seem abit expensive, it will go where you want it, it has a good amount of useable storage and 7 cupholders from the factory, it has 4wd with a locking center diff and 7.08" ground clearence from the factory

 

[Luis Merlo]

I do like the Jeep Renegade....but i guess let your budget decide, and outfit it to serve your needs mate ?...keep us posted

 

[Luis Merlo]

Awd vs 2wd.....tough choice...I guess awd with a bit of a lift.....

 

[Joey83]

AWD

 

[Salvat]

Agreed with the others. AWD. Sounds like you don't have too much real need for ground clearance but on a wet, muddy day your going to want that AWD.


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[trfkcop]

+1 on AWD. I have a new Subaru Outback, and can go on snow/ice much better than my Wife's front wheel drive Hyundai Sonata.

 

[Gary Stevens]

I would agree with AWD such a Subaru, 4WD is great, but your choices are limited and ride, fuel economy suffer as a daily driver. I have 2WD and do fine, but know my limits and types of roads. I do get great gas milage and that's 95 percent of driving.

 

[trfkcop]

I get an average 29.3 mpg with my Outback. No it isn't a 4WD, and there are MANY more capable vehicles for overlanding. But for a daily driver that can get slightly off the beaten path, it is a good choice. My $.02.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Awesome !

 

[Luis Merlo]

Crunching the numbers on a secondary battery solar set-up....keep you posted !

 

[Gary Stevens]

So I just got one of these, will arrive tomorrow. I wanted something small and I think this will work for my needs and future solar. Single package unit with all the plub in's. Limited inverter plug use is a downside. It was on sale yesterday for less then $100.00 US.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Image coming ?

 

[Gary Stevens]

Image coming ?

Can you click the linked image? it takes you right to Amazon. Also the sale price code might still be active for this. Here is the non click link cut and paste link.

 

[Salvat]

Can you click the linked image? it takes you right to Amazon. Also the sale price code might still be active for this. Here is the non click link cut and paste link.

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[Luis Merlo]

Sorry Gary, ....no link or image visible for me ?

 

[Gary Stevens]

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[Luis Merlo]

now it's working !...awesome

 

[Luis Merlo]

When i elevated the rear cargo shelf (to accomodate a full size spare) i had a bit of room to fit a Gel deep cycle battery, so i went with that...but a power pack of some sort was considered for a while

 

[pl626]

Crunching the numbers on a secondary battery solar set-up....keep you posted !


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You ought to consider LiFePO4 instead of AGM, initial cost will be a little higher, but total cost of ownership will be lower, especially when you factor in usable cycles ~4x or more, depth of discharge, etc.

I’d also add Anderson plugs, to make it easy to gang the boxes.


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[Joey83]

A fullsize spare is something I'd like in my little SUV, currently have a 155/90R16 spacesaver which I don't trust with 60 psi airpressure.