Hello everyone...I've been lurking around the site for some time now. I've attended two of the expo's here in AZ and absolutely get extremely excited about the near future possibilities. I've been taking my time looking at all options but I think I've decided on purchasing a truck with either an XP or FWC. I'm planning on using the truck as a daily driver, however, my commute isn't far at all. Most days it'll sit at home as I cycle to work. So, my question to everyone with infinite wisdom about overlanding and creating capable rigs. Would I be better off buying a new 4 door toyota trd (~35k with 10k miles) or purchasing a full-size mega cab diesel (2006/2007 run roughly 35k to 40k with low miles)? I plan on initially taking trips lasting a week or two. In the next five years, I'd like to take a sabbatical and take a year off, possibly longer. I'm planning on flat bedding the camper to get the extra floor space. The initial route I'm considering would start somewhere up in Alaska and end down in Patagonia.
Looking forward to any and all feedback. Thanks in advance.
Looking forward to any and all feedback. Thanks in advance.