Camping SUV Advice - $40K Budget - New or Used

Mattbeard03 on 30/08/2024 - 16:25

Hi All,

Looking for an SUV for camping, nothing needed or insane 4x4-ing, but something good for a commute and for weekend trips on dirt roads / mild tracks.

Keen to hear thoughts.

Thanks.

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Comments

  • Boioioioi on 30/08/2024 - 16:45

    If you want to do hectic 4x4 stuff, Mitsubishi seems to make good affordable options, e.g. Pajero Sport/Triton.

    However if its just dirt roads, tracks and campgrounds, and you dont want something as big, get a Subaru! I had a 2012 XV, now have a 2013 Forester which I lifted. Honestly, they've taken me anywhere I want to go without a single problem. Got some all terrain tires and they handle the dirt fantastic. Comfortable and fuel efficient too. XV got about 7.5L/100km, Forester 8.5L/100km.

    • lgacb08 on 05/09/2024 - 11:10

      Xv for camping is bad idea, depending on how many on the car, you'd want at least the rav4 or Forrester for space because it fills up very quickly. Xv can barely fit 2 adult and their backpacks inside.

      • Boioioioi on 05/09/2024 - 11:19

        Eh, I had an XV, now I have a forester. XV was more than enough

        • lgacb08 on 05/09/2024 - 12:28

          Only if you go alone and taking hiking tent.

          • Boioioioi on 05/09/2024 - 13:54

            @lgacb08: Not true at all, me and the mrs took gazebo, big esky, folding tables, mattress everything

  • Euphemistic on 30/08/2024 - 17:27

    How big do you think you need? How many people going csmping?

    Theres a big difference between a Forester, Sante Fe, Kluger and Landcruiser.

  • randomusername2017 on 30/08/2024 - 18:07
    +3

    Camry with one of those awnings on clearance from anaconda 🤔

  • pharkurnell on 30/08/2024 - 20:03

    Tracks may appear mild in the dry, you might get to camp fine… but gettin home can be different
    How many people you taking?
    What sort of camping? Base Camping?
    Over night? week/? Tent? Swag? Camper? Basic high country? Fraser Island? Beachport/Robe? Flinders?

    what sort of vehicle do you like not like? What have you looked at and test driven?
    What do you have in mind?

    Pajero? Drive real nice and well within your budget for a good used rig already setup with most gear you'll need

  • Hardlyworkin on 31/08/2024 - 08:25
    +1

    My thoughts; put more information in your description of you want a decent answer.

  • bhubb18 on 01/09/2024 - 10:39

    Subaru outback / forester

    Mitsubishi Pajero / Pajero sport

    MU-X

    Prado

    Theres a bunch of different options, you've gotta figure out what works for you

  • casho on 09/09/2024 - 15:35

    Rent one for the few times you go camping

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