Session 3
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  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]    
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