Principles of Overlanding: Payload, GVWR, and Building a Safer, Lighter Rig

The Overland Journal Podcast · Feb 5, 2020 · 32m · transcript

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…