EPISODE · Feb 5, 2020 · 32 MIN
Principles of Overlanding: Payload, GVWR, and Building a Safer, Lighter Rig
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Scott Brady and Matt Scott introduce a new Overland Journal Podcast series, The Principles of Overlanding, designed to deliver short, detailed deep dives on core topics like payload, border crossings, shipping vehicles, suspension, and build-outs. In this first episode they focus on payload and the risks of overloading, defining key terms including GVWR, payload (GVWR minus factory curb weight), gross combined vehicle weight rating, curb weight, roof load rating, and sprung vs. unsprung weight. They explain how added weight and larger tires compound problems such as reduced braking, handling, cooling capacity, fuel economy, and reliability, and cite SAE J2807 and the Davis Dam test. They also cover ethical, legal, and insurance implications, recommend weighing vehicles, tracking accessory weights, removing unused items, choosing the right vehicle, and using gearing, cooling, brakes, and suspension appropriately, with trailers as an option for families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We introduce our new series called the Principles of Overlanding, where Matt and Scott do the deep dive on cornerstone topics related to vehicle-based adventure travel. This first topic is payload, one of the most-often misunderstood and abused factors of
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