buying a 4wd to tow a camper and explore

oh and good boot space.

If $14k is your budget and you are not thinking of going to extreme places, why not consider a Hyundai Terracan.
You will get a younger vehicle with a lot lower mileage, probably in much better condition than a larger 4WD like Patrol or Landcrusier.
I wouldn't be that perturbed what type of 4WD you get, I'd be more worried about getting one with a good service history.

IF you are thinking of going to places where you need more clearance, maybe a snorkel and or greater load carrying capacity, then you will need a bigger vehicle.

thank you all so much for your very helpful replies. I live in Melbourne, so am now looking at jackaroos around here and there is 3 to choose from on carsales at the moment. I will also check out the Terracan.
As an example of the types of tracks I want to use, I would love to do the Corryong to Omeo, out past Nariel, trek. In the vic high country. So maybe the jack maybe more suited than the terracan.
Thank you again, and I will post when I have bought something.
Linda

The Mitsubishi challenger is also worth a look. It is mid size, has a large boot section and is comfortable to drive and ride in.

If you don't mind using a lot of fuel and I do mean a lot V6 and straight 6 and V8 petrols will use a lot some people will try and tell you there ok but believe me their thirsty especially when towing and stop start situations around town & in hilly areas I've owned a few. Just to give you a basic Idea a petrol 4.2ltr GQ towing a 16.6" pop top van 26lph and a 2.5ltr turbo diesel disco 16lph same van both at 100kph.On the plus side petrols are quiet and require less services. Depending on what state you live in when you find a vehicle you like ring the RTA & find out how much rego is some states go on weight and it cold be dearer than what your use to paying. If you already have a diesel and don't mind them I would suggest stick to a diesel and definitely something with a turbo on diesels generally have more torque which helps sorry I can't suggest what ute or wagon I think that's a personal choice to suit your needs.

Thanks bazooka for your info. :)

found this in the trading post, looks good to me, almost to good at that price, what do you guys think? Should I go and have a look at it?