What It Really Takes to Build a Factory Overlander — with Dave Harriton

The Overland Journal Podcast · Jul 17, 2025 · 1h 6m · transcript

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady are joined by Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to delve into the complexities of building a factory overlander. The discussion examines the key components of overland vehicle construction, including transfer case chain integrity, the distinction between aftermarket and OEM components, and the importance of maintaining proper cooling and suspension systems. They also shed light on the unique challenges of engineering both factory and aftermarket overlanding vehicles, including corrosion…