best 4wd to sleep in australia

For sleeping in a 4WD in Australia, the easy winners are the big wagons and boxes on wheels: LandCruiser 78 Troopy, Nissan Patrol Y62, and LandCruiser 200/300.

The Troopy gives near-van space and a tall roof; the big wagons fold flat enough for a ~1.8–2.0 m sleeping platform if you ditch the third row.

On a saner budget, Mitsubishi Pajero/Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest do the job, while utes like Ranger/Hilux with a canopy and drawers make a brilliant two-person “tent” that doesn’t flap.

If you crave charm over subtlety, an old Land Rover Defender 110 swallows a mattress and your pride in equal measure.

Look for a flat load floor, rear ventilation, and dual batteries for a fridge; a cheap foam topper does wonders for the spine and the mood.

Browse Tradingpost for the donor rig, then channel your inner carpenter and make it camp-ready without setting your wallet on fire.