The All Things Overlanding Podcast27 Huhti 2025

Pros and Cons of an Older VS Newer Overlanding Rig

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most common debates in overlanding: Should you build out an older vehicle or invest in a newer rig? Having experienced both ends of the spectrum myself, I'll break down the real-world pros and cons of choosing an older, proven vehicle versus a newer, tech-packed option.

We'll cover everything from reliability, cost, and maintenance, to comfort, safety, and capability. By the end of this video, you'll have a clearer picture of which choice might suit your adventure style best.

Have you owned both older and newer rigs? I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below!

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Nitto (my Terra Grappler G3 tires are great for midwestern winters, wet weather, and all terrain use): https://bit.ly/41EJhbQ

ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order): https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING

Openroad 4x4 (my favorite roof top tent and winches. Great quality for a budget price!): https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47

Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier): https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher

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