I got a Ford Explorer that works great. Midsize suv and can easily fit a bike in the bike with the seats down with room for other stuff. My other half has a suburban and obviously those can fit a ton. Can a bike in the back without taking any seats down lol. We have an old Dodge Ram that a bike can fit in the back seat with the seats up which is really nice. Ive also seen a lot of people with like a thru axel mount on the bed of the truck that fits into that seems nice. If you want midsize (where you'd need to put the back seats down but still plenty of room) id say the explorer is a good option, although people always think your a cop and slow down LOL. If you want a ton of space and don't mind paying or it and looking for a SUV than you can't go wrong with a suburban. For trucks, I feel like a lot of them have the seats that go up in the back and most are wide enough to fit a bike without taking anything off.

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Dodge Caravan fits your criteria. That's what I have, and it's fantastic for hauling people and stuff.

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I guess I should mention I need AWD or 4WD as this rig is going to be in the plains of North Dakota

F150 with a tnue cover FTW. i will never not own a truck and the f150 is the best

How is it as a winter warrior? The caravan

I’m not sure you NEED AWD/4WD. What you NEED are winter tires. Complete game changer for winter driving.

Every Outback is AWD. It's a blast in snow with winter tires. It's the only time that an Outback ever feels 'quick' though. Winter tires and 2 wheel drive > AWD or 4WD on all seasons though.

winter tires are a necessity yes, im talking more so for overland type driving as to why I want AWD

I have a 2010 Element SC. 135K miles and it runs like the day I bought it new. I keep the rear seats stored in the garage since it is just me and my wife. I cut a matt to fit the entire back. I've looked at new options and always come to the same conclusion ...all others are inferior. I'm hoping to get another 10 years out of the vehicle and according to Consumer Reports that is highly likely wih this car.

If you can find an FJ Cruiser, thats what I'd recommend. Lots of options/pics of camping w/rooftop tents (and additional tents that attach to sides, etc.). It's like a house with additions. And you can fit the bike IN the vehicle, and has your 4WD capability... and the 'coolness' factor rates high :-)

It's one of my vehicles, and the one I use it as my bike-mobile. I have a 2x4 w/fork mounts setup in the back and bikes mount to it (facing rearward). Didn't see it mentioned but the other nice thing is the rear side doors are 'suicide' door-style. So when the front door is open and the rear side door is also open you have the front and rear seats accessible to get to and put stuff away. Plus with the doors open that way, you also have a convenient screen for changing/unchanging if you care about modesty.

Note - since they don't make them anymore, you can look for a used one (not sure if you meant a brand new vehicle, or a new-to-you vehicle)

Our Honda odyssey was by far the easiest for bikes. Roll them right in. Tons of room for gear.

New, new to me. No preference! All about the capabilities and capacity. I dont care how it looks haha

The new Land Rover Defender...it has a factory tent option.

This!
Good gas mileage vs SUV or minivan. I test drove the forester too but love that the outback drives more like a sedan (it's also longer too so easier to fit bike).

It's got high ground clearance. I've had no problems with bad snow storms in midwest and multiple road trips to CO. I've never taken it off-road but I've read reports and videos of it going off-road.

I have a 2020 Tesla Model S and one of the deciding factors was the practicality. 58cm venge fits with both wheels on and my 29er fits with the front wheel off. Two bikes can easily stack on their sides with a blanket/tarp between them. I recently took a mountain biking and fishing trip with my son. Both mountain bikes, both fishing poles, and all of our stuff fit easily. I’ve seen pics of rooftop tents for it as well, though haven’t tried myself. Super practical, virtually no maintenance, and no gas. TCO over five years is significantly better than a comparable gas vehicle.

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this is really my frontrunner atm. it seems to check most boxes

Volvo XC60.

Honda Element is being re-released in a few months. take a look at that; great utility-type vehicle, perfect for dogs and bikes. can spray out the interior with water hose. and is AWD.

I think something that most fits your criteria would be a crew or double cab pickup with a bed topper. Sleep in the topper and bike in the cab. Roof top tents get really pricey and destroy gas mileage. Plus, it's obvious when you are using it.

A topper would be pretty stealth, the truck would be very off road/overland capable, and you could find something reasonably priced.

I prefer Ford if going for a gas engine, and probably Ram if diesel. But they are all quite good since there is so much competition.

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Honda Element is being re-released in a few months. take a look at that; great utility-type vehicle, perfect for dogs and bikes. can spray out the interior with water hose. and is AWD.

I can't believe you fell for that. The Honda Element re-release is a long running hoax ever since they stopped manufacturing the vehicle. Every year, the hoax is updated complete with fake you tube videos and so on. If if were true, I would be first in line to trade mine in for a new one.

https://www.elementownersclub.com/threads/honda-bringing-back-the-element-for-2021-edit-not-true.164849/

Front wheel drive Volvo V70's with dedicated snow wheels have been brilliant for me. Elegant, comfortable, incredibly roomy, and super dependable. Go for the the XC version if you need four wheel drive at the expense of a few miles per gallon.

Seriously... great.

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Honda Odyssey 2018 or newer. Fold the back row down and middle row seats move in 4 directions.

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Plenty of non AWD on the road here in Canada, winter tires and Givr. Nothing beats the folding seats on the newer minivans for volume (cubic feet) you get more floor to ceiling height than SUVs.

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