{"id":1912,"date":"2022-03-14T15:06:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T19:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/?p=1912"},"modified":"2022-11-26T23:34:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T04:34:39","slug":"the-best-off-road-vans-for-all-terrain-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passportoverland.com\/the-best-off-road-vans-for-all-terrain-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Off-Road Vans For All-Terrain Adventures!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Overlanders believe that true adventures start at the end of the paved road. This is why overlanders invest so much in a capable overlanding vehicle, and what better overlanding vehicle than offroad vans? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually, van dwellers are now switching from 2WD vans to off-road vans that can take their van dwelling to the next level. Comfortable camping and great maneuverability offroad. Offroad vans are the ultimate overland vehicles that can let you enjoy adventures in any kind of terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With all the off-road vans available on the market, choosing which one to get is now a dilemma for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best off-road van? The Storyteller Overland Beast Mode, Winnebago Revel 4×4, and Sportsmobile Classic 4×4 are the top 3 offroad vans for both van living and overlanding. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep reading to find out why these three off-road vans made it to the top of the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are tons of off-road vans on the market. Although vans are not quite popular in the world of overlanding, off-road vans are being patronized in the #vanlife<\/strong> movement. Even the difficulty of acquiring factory 4×4 vans did not stop the development of camper vans that are both comfortable and capable off-road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the many options that you have, what features or capabilities should you look for in an off-road van?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a deeper dive into capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chassis of the car is like the skeleton of the human body. It includes the engine, differential, suspension systems, steering system, braking system, springs, battery, wheels, etc. The chassis of the off-road van should be capable of traversing different off-road conditions but not weigh too much. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4×4<\/strong> and the Ford Transit AWD<\/strong> are two reliable chassis for off-road vans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve read every single article on this website, then you already have an idea of how important the suspension system is in overland vehicles. A good off-road van has an upgraded suspension system that has a rugged shock absorber. The suspension system will handle all the vibrations, bumps, and stress while the vehicle traverses rough roads. This will result in a smooth and safe ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tires of the offroad van must be appropriate, which means that they have to be designed mainly for offroad use. All-terrain tires and mud-terrain tires are the two best tires for off-road driving. An all-terrain tire has excellent load-carrying capabilities, strong sidewalls, and thick tread. But if your kind of adventure is in mud or rock boulders, then mud-terrain tires should be on your off-road van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not underestimate the difference that a small improvement in ground clearance can make to your overland vehicle. A one-inch lift or two can already make your vehicle capable of conquering rocks or even deep mud. This is why 4WD chassis are a minimum requirement for an off-road van because they have much higher ground clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you like it or not, at some point in your overlanding trip, you’ll get stuck in deep mud, soft sand, or deep ruts on the road. Recovery gear is as important as recovery points. They will get you out of this difficult and inevitable situation when driving off-road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you could find a capable 4×4 off-road van that is made in the USA, then that would be much better, right? We all know that factory 4×4 vans are difficult to acquire in the US because most of them are manufactured outside America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good off-road van is one made in the USA because it will be much easier for you to acquire, own, use, and maintain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want a van for off-road driving, you’ve got many options. You can have a camper van, a van conversion, or a factory 4×4 van. But this article will choose the best three from all of them. If you are a fan of camper vans, chances are you’ve already encountered some of them on social media or personally, on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Makes a Good Off-Road Van?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chassis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Suspension System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ground Clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recovery Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Availability In the United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Top 3 Off-Road Vans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Storyteller Overland Beast Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n