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Episode 35 – Overlanding 101

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 35!!

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Interviewed Sean on Episode 32

Main Topic: Overlanding 101

1) Complexity is the enemy: Keep the vehicle as simple and reliable as possible.

2) Weight is the enemy of performance:
 Keep the vehicle as light as possible, removing heavy items that provide limited value or are never used. The goal should be 90% of GVWR or less.

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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What are your thoughts on RHD jeeps? Can any lift go on them? Are parts interchangeable? Should you stay away for building a rig for extreme off roading? Seems fun and different, as you don’t see them on the trail much. Also love the podcast been listening since day 1.
Brian

Hey guys,
I own a 2009 JK that I bought from a senior guy who absolutely cherished the JK. Never been offroad. I have noticed at my 32K it uses oil…Like a quart per 3000/miles. What;s up with this???

Hey Guys,
Love the show, but I just wanted to point out a small inaccuracy from the opening of the show. One of you said that there was no cars that use a combustion engine to power an electric motor, however this is how some of the gas/electric hybrids work. For example, a Chevy Volt runs that way. Here is a passage from the Wikipedia article:

“The Volt operates as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge. From there its internal combustion engine powers an electric generator to extend the vehicle’s range as needed.”

I dont know if this kind of setup is coming to a rock crawlin’ 4×4 near you any time soon, but who knows!

Thanks,
Scott

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Sierra LED Light Bar glare?

Events and Happenings:

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail
We interviewed Bob on Episode 31

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

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