On session 3 of Overland Roundtable we are talking everything trailers. While a couple of our core panel members are missing this week, we have Jason Barr from Okie Built Trailers bringing some extra knowledge to the table. Some of the topics covered include:

Choosing a trailer

The pros and cons of owning an expedition trailer

Trailer size and weight considerations

Different styles of trailers and their features

Trailer hitch variations

Chassis and suspension options

Matching stud patterns to tow vehicles or carrying extra spares

Space and storage designs

Approximate costs for certain trailer builds

Water storage & shower systems

Battery and power systems

To see more of the trailers mentioned in this session, check out these links:

Dan’s expedition trailer build thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/139371-The-4x4-Podcast-Expedition-Trailer-Build-Journal?highlight=4x4+podcast

Alex’s trailer rebuild blog posts: http://intentsoffroad.com/retro-trailer-rebuild-part-1/

Okie Built Trailers: https://okiebuilttrailers.com/

To share your thoughts, ask any questions or show off your own trailer build; send an email to [email protected] or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OverlandRoundtable

Panelists:

Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on:

Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) 

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventures

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

Instagram: Instagram.com/intentsoffroad 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/intentsoffroad

Guests:

Jason Barr. Jason and Okie Built Trailers can be contacted through okiebuilttrailers.com and on the following:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okiebuilttrailers

Instagram: https://instagram.com/okiebuilt/

Okiebuilttrailers.com

[email protected]

On session two of Overland Roundtable we are discussing vehicle selection. Our 5 core panel members and two guests talk about whether a wagon or a pickup is better, choices in suspension and tyres and go into the big dollar expedition rigs. Here’s who we have on the Overland Roundtable this week:

Panelists:

Dan Cole: Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on:

Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) 

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

Facebook: www.facebook.com/overlandadventures

Jason Spect: Driving a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. Been into Overland travel for about 7 years, part of a team called Mountain State Overland. Can be found at mountainstateoverland.com and on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msoverland

Instagram: @msoverland

Youtube:

Brandon Libby: Drives a 2 door JK Wrangler and a 2013 Pro4x Nissan Xterra. Has been into off-roading and overlanding for about 5 years. Contact Brandon at expeditionportal.com and search Brandon Libby. Also on Google+, Facebook, Twitter all under the same name.

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

Instagram: Instagram.com/intentsoffroad 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g

Guests:

Ben Beierwaltes: Ben is one of the guys behind Rocky Mountain Overland. He drives a JK Jeep Rubicon but has a good variety of vehicle makes and models in the group. You can find Ben at rockymountainoverland.com

Matt Frick: Matt runs operates guided off road expeditions in Baja, bring your own rig and he’ll show you around. Matt drives an 83 Ford Bronco and can be found at www.camp4lo.com as well as:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/camp4lobajatours

Instagram: Instagram.com/camp4lo

Twitter: twitter.com/camp4lo

Links:

Pickup vs Wagon: http://expeditionportal.com/head-to-head-wagon-or-pickup/

Alaska Off-road Warriors: http://www.history.com/shows/alaska-off-road-warriors

Adventure Driven’s Lexus GX470: http://expeditionportal.com/featured-vehicle/

Global Expedition Vehicles: http://globalxvehicles.com/

Desk To Glory on Instagram: www.instagram.com/desktoglory 

In this first episode of Overland Roundtable, we focus on introducing each of the 5 core panel members, and discuss the definition of Overlanding according to Wikipedia and what it means to each of us. The panel consists of the following people in the order which they appear on the show:

Dan Cole:  Dan explores in his 1999 Jeep Cherokee 2dr and 2007 GMC Yukon XL.  He is also in the middle of building an offroading camping trailer that will be used to tackle the ALCAN highway on a journey from Kansas City, KC up to Fairbanks, AK.  Find Dan at www.the4x4podcast.com and also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the4x4podcast

Instagram: @the4x4podcast

Twitter: @the4x4podcast

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/the4x4podcast

Happy Good Friday folks! Be sure to make time for an adventure this weekend...even if it's just a short one. I'm going to take my HAM Technician exam on Saturday! Wish me luck! I also plan on spraying the gist coat of finish on the #AlaskaExpedition #trailer. I've got to keep making progress. @lodgecastiron @motusworld @cvttents

A photo posted by Dan (@the4x4podcast) on Apr 3, 2015 at 5:12am PDT

Taylor Adney: 1993 Toyota 4runner, outfitted for overland travel. Part of a group recently formed called “The Overland Adventures” which can be found on Instagram (@theoverlandadventures) and on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/theoverlandadventures

"The pig!" #theoverlandadventures #toyota4runner #toyota #4runner #2ndgen #outfitandexplore #myoverlandadventure #neverstopexploring #goexplore #getoutside

A photo posted by The Overland Adventures (@theoverlandadventures) on Mar 18, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

Jason Spect: Driving a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. Been into Overland travel for about 7 years, part of a team called Mountain State Overland. Can be found at mountainstateoverland.com and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msoverland

 Instagram: @msoverland

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFf8PTHJTZwtMWLfFkAkS4w

I spy...adventure #whereswaldo #explore #protect #overland #appalachia @blueridgeoverlandgear @outdoorx4

A photo posted by Mountain State Overland (@msoverland) on Apr 18, 2015 at 1:45pm PDT

A photo posted by Alex Garner (@intentsoffroad) on Apr 8, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

Brandon Libby: Drives a 2 door JK Wrangler and a 2013 Pro4x Nissan Xterra. Has been into off-roading and overlanding for about 5 years. Contact Brandon at expeditionportal.com and search Brandon Libby. Also on Google+, Facebook, Twitter all under the same name.

Alex Garner: 1999 Nissan Patrol, has been an overlander most of his life. Runs the Intents Offroad blog which can be found at intentsoffroad.com and on:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentsoffroad

 Instagram: (@intentsoffroad) 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Pw9gbXhykd0xXHKYyV83g

@byronksmith showing Cape York what the mighty Patrol can do! @byronksmith tagged us in this photo and if you have some awesome photos; use the #intentsoffroad hashtag and I may just share it too 😃

A photo posted by Alex Garner (@intentsoffroad) on Apr 8, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

Other Mentions:

Wikipedia Definition of Overlanding:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding

First Overland book on Amazon:

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