https://www.overland-odyssey.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/a901a5e0-acb9-44ee-8bb4-3c70faacbbbc/20260314_092917.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/4a354e2b-23f2-44bf-8b3d-d0f4819843af/IMG-20260208-WA0003.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/e5812ea7-8a50-4341-9359-5480223eb376/IMG-20260301-WA0002.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/ab60b438-16b5-45ca-9069-b9a890604ea3/IMG_20200720_151727.jpg https://www.overland-odyssey.co.uk/blog/hx60 daily 0.75 2022-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/c08937e4-52e2-4139-bbab-12e9a4ca4269/Offroad+HX60 Should You Buy a MAN HX60? - Make it stand out (Above) Familiarisation training with one of our clients https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/30db423e-e053-4086-a5a6-996b447b9ef8/HX60+Cab+Interior Should You Buy a MAN HX60? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/0a50f08f-288e-4f18-9f32-169dd230a470/Overland+Odyssey Should You Buy a MAN HX60? - Built For Globetrotting? The HX60 is rapidly proving to be a popular choice amongst the overland community for a prime choice of base vehicle in which to build their adventure homes. As previously highlighted; this is due to the extremely robust and capable nature of the vehicles from the outset, coupled with performance and value, it makes it a no-brainer for the wanderlust thirsty looking for an alternative to the regular old rat race. We at Overland Odyssey are indeed counted as a part of this motley group of nomads ourselves! The HX makes for a great value and highly capable base vehicle that would suit most intrepid overlanders looking for a larger vehicle. It is worth noting that the HX60’s are currently only available in RHD variants, but there are manufacturers that are capable/willing to convert to LHD, should it be desired (It is a pretty big investment, coming in at approximately £15k - £18k for a conversion). (Left) Military cargo body removed, ready for new habitation box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/ee8c2ebb-c1e6-49a7-ba29-610888ef061a/Overland+Odyssey+Fleet Should You Buy a MAN HX60? - Commercially Viable? Having dealt with numerous HX60 sales ourselves, we are confident that the trucks are a great solution for the commercial market for operations that require all-terrain capability. As stated previously; they can also be converted to LHD variants with relative ease, which is something that previous clientele have requested for overseas operations. The HX60 is a highly versatile piece of equipment and we have assisted to design and deploy various body setups and modifications to meet a variety of different specifications and requirements, we hold a high opinion of the HX range and are always happy to recommend them as a cost effective and highly capable vehicle for all manner of industries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/56656783-fb12-4e85-b69a-868dbb5220ba/Fuel+Pump Should You Buy a MAN HX60? - Running Costs From a commercial perspective, the HX will be a similar cost to run as any other commercially operated HGV and spares/parts are readily available from MAN directly or even off the shelf of your HGV motor-factor dealer. For overlanders, the running costs must be weighed up against budget and practicality. The decision to run any overland truck is obviously more costly than overlanding in a Land Rover or a van and this must be carefully considered. Practical mechanical experience can be a great help, however, it must also be considered that if you only have basic mechanical knowledge, there are strict rules and operating procedures for HGV’s within the UK and Europe, such as; correctly torqueing wheel nuts. Mechanical mistakes made on HGV’s can be extremely dangerous. The HX also contains a mountain of modern electrical operating systems and will require a diagnostics tool to clear fault codes etc. Fuel cost? This is a question that is frequently asked and not very often answered, most like to be optimistic about fuel consumption, but realistically you can expect between 5 - 10MPG from a truck such as the HX (Depending upon off road/road, conditions etc). Parts are readily available, as previously mentioned, but are expensive compared to a ‘normal’ vehicle. To replace the tyres on a HX, it will cost approximately £250 per corner for used tyres and up to £500 per corner for decent new tyres. https://www.overland-odyssey.co.uk/commercial-electric-vehicles daily 0.75 2022-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/1b0538c0-38e7-4232-8910-ad995a4c9596/john-cameron-ftIPiEdrx2s-unsplash.jpg EV’s - Powering Business or a Commercial Shock? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/a19a1f77-d136-4f76-9b2e-d0836acb864e/micheile-dot-com-SoT4-mZhyhE-unsplash.jpg EV’s - Powering Business or a Commercial Shock? - Financial Considerations The prospect of scrapping your ICE fleet vehicles for a BEV alternative is a daunting decision at best, add to that the uncertainties of battery range, charging times, available charging points, charging facility installations, battery failures/reliability and general upkeep/maintenance costs - It can become a headache that you never knew you needed to have. In our opinion, replacing your commercial/business fleet with a BEV alternative is currently not a decision that will ensure the ongoing financial and reliable performance of your day-to-day business vehicular operations…yet. This obviously remains unique to every business and depends upon many different variables such as; business size, budget, current vehicle stock in terms of size and uses etc. The initial outlay for a like-for-like commercial BEV compared to a traditional ICE vehicle is a major deciding factor for small businesses - At around £10,000 more for a typical BEV Berlingo type van vs the standard diesel offering, it is understandable why it does not currently seem like a viable option to small business owners. That being said; running costs should be lower in terms of fuel use, but that remains to be seen with increased demand on the national grid and rising energy costs. Of course, there are Government grant schemes available that try to assist business owners make their transition from the internal combustion engine to a ‘cleaner’ way of driving their business. Assistance schemes vary from initial purchase cost support, to preferential electricity rates etc and eligibility depends upon many various factors about your business, your accounts and the way in which you operate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/b8ea9e0f-88d7-4e16-8e3d-eab6e593fc59/wolfgang-hasselmann-nbRgZltoOck-unsplash.jpg EV’s - Powering Business or a Commercial Shock? - HGV Viability The development of all-electric HGV’s has been something that we have been observing with interest over the past few years here at Overland Odyssey. We believe that if manufacturers can ‘crack’ the commercial BEV market and iron out any issues surrounding range and reliability, then it is reasonable to think that this would be a huge step towards making electric vehicles not only a viable option for everyone, but a sound replacement for the internal combustion engined vehicles that we are so used to. HGV giants DAF have now successfully launched several all-electric HGV models, including both articulated and rigid chassis variants. For distribution operations within city areas, these electric trucks seem like they could be an ideal solution, especially with tougher and tougher road emissions/inner city regulations being brought in every year. Huge businesses such as; Amazon and Tesco have already begun to incorporate these types of trucks into their existing fleets. The latest batteries support a geographical range that's usually more than sufficient for a day of standard use with up to an advertised 200+ Km’s. Batteries can be charged in as little as 75 minutes from empty to full using a 350kW/400A ‘fleet charger’, which could work well for ‘shuttle’ operations from depo to depo, meaning the trucks could be charged whilst the trailer or body is loaded and unloaded. Of course these figures provided by DAF and other manufacturers come alongside the usual clause; *Depending on the application, driving circumstances and load. The price tag on these new electric variants seems to be elusive and may well be along the lines of the Rolls Royce factory saying of “If you have to ask the price, you probably can't afford it.” I think it pretty obvious that these trucks are not going to give you your traditional ‘bang for your buck’ that you may well expect from their diesel brethren, and the likelihood of seeing these trucks on the road in 10 years time with half a million to a million miles on the clocks, looks pretty slim to us. Overall I think this boils down to the same conclusion as for the current smaller commercial vehicle offerings; for large businesses such as Amazon, who are under expediential pressures from both public and Government to be seen to make change, then it is a welcome addition to the fleet, with little to no-impact upon their annual finances. For everybody else however; well, that’s where things remain unrealistic. https://www.overland-odyssey.co.uk/mobilising-your-business daily 0.75 2022-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/2e71757f-5a50-4f75-903a-fac9c69b025d/a-n-v-e-s-h--0K-RcWEuFU-unsplash.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/d9cd3d91-ef75-4f2f-8851-61a8c5be764c/kevin-wolf-xAoM_IlBO9c-unsplash.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/5f36581e-42ad-4f00-a7de-bc9fbf7445a1/abuli-munavary-jy2AVT5-m_o-unsplash.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/1c4ef948-8f89-4813-8165-6b393ae869a2/leo-paschoud-lxKhmfnXW3o-unsplash.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/28035f6a-2c55-4213-8031-8f052939baeb/humphrey-muleba-RdkhZM68aKc-unsplash.jpg https://www.overland-odyssey.co.uk/training-blog daily 0.75 2024-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/1691747591301-NYNYDMP4WREXOUCDK4QL/Land+Rover+Off+Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/76c2829a-ca3a-410b-a74c-acd929dd822a/Grenadier+Driving+Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/3336a2d0-c402-42d8-a323-7d35b106f1a3/Steyr2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6166e4455b02ee62b8b87e48/bf949fcb-df95-4149-9b79-f3673caea13a/Winching.jpg