The Overland-Workshop

Expand your road-trip horizons by learning every element of remote vehicular expeditions from a group of the world's most experienced global overlanders.

So, if you've been looking for the real deal - YOU'VE FOUND IT.

 

 

A combined 73 years exploring in over 74 countries and an estimated two million miles of global expedition tracks make up the credentials of your main lecturers, Andrew St Pierre White, Paul Marsh and Heiner Klarmann. 

They, with guest teachers, promise to extend your overland dreams like never before.

What also makes this unique, is that these courses are not sponsored or influenced by commercial advertising. And that means no brand bias! For independent advice and training, no other overland source comes close to The Overland-Workshop .

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Andrew St Pierre White

 Andrew St Pierre White is one of the world’s best known 4×4 writers, consultants, commentators and adventure-travel filmmakers. He first made his mark in the 4×4 overland community in 1993 when he wrote 'The Complete Guide to Four-Wheel Drive in Southern Africa'. 

Since then, Andrew’s influence on the 4×4 community and accessory industry is arguably unmatched in his lifetime. He is now most commonly referred to as 'The David Attenborough of 4WD'.

His brand of passion, directness and humour has resulted in trust levels as high as is possible with his huge YouTube audience. He may have inspired more overland expeditions and vehicle builds than anyone on Earth. He is also an inspired and passionate teacher.

Andrew lives in Western Australia.

Introducing Heiner Klarmann and Paul Marsh, two co-instructors on the Overland Workshop

Left: Andrew's working with Heiner as a long time friend and automotive mechatronics engineer. Right: Professional, overland vehicle builder extraordinaire, Paul Marsh. Both are co-presenters of The Overland Workshop.

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

ALL 9 COURSES AVAILABLE NOW.

 

12 MONTH UNLIMITED ACCESS $139

COURSES AVAILABLE:

FITTING AND KITTING A TOURER 4WD

$47 or included in 12-month membership

Understanding the rules of accessibility and effective use of space will result in a vehicle that is a pleasure to live with. It will be comfortable, safe when driving, as well as efficient when setting up and breaking down your camp site. It will be suited to YOUR ultimate travel goals.

  • Accessibility is a vital factor for successful travel.

  • Weight distribution is important for safety.

  • Wheels and Tyres. Make good choices based on sound principles.

  • Learn examples of how to make every piece of kit do many jobs.

  • Packing techniques for practicality and safety.

  • And much more!
  • Includes 19 lectures and presentations by Andrew and Paul.

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OVERLAND OPERATIONS

$47 or included in 12-month membership

Andrew and Paul share their experiences of expedition vision, purpose, safety and inspiration

 

  • Safety and security
  • How to prepare mentally, emotionally & physically for overland travel to remote places.
  • Driving skills.
  • Border posts and bureaucracy.
  • Maintaining your vehicle when on a trip.
  • And much more!
  • Includes 33 lectures presented by Andrew and Paul.
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CHOOSING A 4WD. What will be best suited for your overland aspirations?

$47 or included in 12-month membership

What vehicle will be right for you? If you know, how did you reach that decision? Or are you not sure yet? Do you know the real world differences between operating vehicles large and small, pickup and wagon, van and compact? Have you asked all the right questions? 

 

  • adapting vehicle choice to the most-flexible vs least-flexible approach to decision-making.

  • New or used?

  • Camping comfort vs off-road ability.
  • Brand choice, pros and cons. 

  • How size effects things.

  • And much more!
  • Includes 12 tutorials presented by Andrew and Paul.

 

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GUIDE TO RECONDITIONING AN OLDER 4WD FOR TOURING

Only available with the 12 month membership plan for just AU$139

Are you considering buying an older 4WD for overland travel? Or do you already own a vehicle you want to prep for touring and are unsure of what mechanical issues you need to consider? Then this course is for you. The content is based on an actual project Paul and Andrew undertook with a team of experts to refurbish and prepare a 1998 Land Cruiser 105 for overland travel in Africa. 

  • Purchasing a vehicle sight-unseen.
  • How to inspect an older vehicle to determine maintenance and refurbishment priorities.
  • Determining priorities for replacing parts.
  • How to go about engine, transmission, brake, and fuel system upgrades and checks.
  • Getting the most out of test runs.
  • Guide to keeping costs to a minimum while not compromising reliability.

This course is only available to our subscription clients. A version of this series of videos was first published on YouTube in 2019. This is the same story now re-edited with a lot of additional material added.

PART of 12-MONTH MEMBERSHIP

HOW TO DESIGN AND BUILD A DC ELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR YOUR OVERLANDER

Included in 12-month membership or available separately.

Of all the elements in building a 4wd tourer, it's the electrical installations that are least understood, even by so called 'qualified' workshops. But with Heiner Klarmann as your guide, its simple to understand, based on simple to follow rules, you can now build a system yourself - or know exactly what to expect from your service facility. 

  • Batteries. Which type will suit you best?

  • Fuses and wire thicknesses.

  • DIY installations. It's not difficult as long as you follow the rules.

  • Charging batteries by solar, DC-DC and more.

  • Suitable locations for batteries, chargers and inverters.

  • Wiring techniques for practicality and safety.

  • Minimising voltage drops.
  • And much more!
  • Includes 28 awesome presentations and notes to follow every step.

  • Presented by Heiner Klaarman (mechatronics engineer).

AVAILABLE WITH THE 12-MONTH MEMBERSHIP

MECHANICAL PREP AND MAINTENANCE OF AN OVERLANDER. By PAUL MARSH

Included in 12-month membership or available separately.

Want to have an unforgettable Overlanding trip without safety concerns, vehicle issues and complications?
  • The must-have vehicle upgrades, refurbishment & why you should consider them

  • Used vehicle overhaul and refurbishment checklist

  • Build in Reliability and Safety.

  • Vehicle mechanical modifications & enhancements.

  • Maintaining your vehicle when on a trip.  
  • Travel friendly vehicle first-aid kit list

  •  Must do vehicle maintenance to minimize breakdowns

  • Tool kit must haves
  • 12 lectures with Paul Marsh.

 

 

 

 

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COMPLETE GUIDE TO OVERLAND TOURING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Included in 12-month membership or available separately.

Southern Africa remains one of the world's most exciting overland touring destinations. But because the region is so diverse, having local knowledge is a significant advantage. 

  • Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.

  • This in-depth course will arm you with everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable expedition in Southern Africa.

  • Choose your routes and destinations according to your main goals.

  • Wild camping do's and don'ts.

  • Animal encounters.

  • Safety and security.

  • Make border crossings painless.

  • Best times of year for the various countries.
  • 4wd rental services and options (Paul Marsh)
  • Maps and travel data

  • This is a source of Africa travel information unmatched in the world today and includes hours of videos filmed in the countries and regions spoken of.

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DC WIRING AND INSTALLATIONS. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE. By Heiner Klarmann

Included in 12-month membership or available separately.

Of all the elements in building a 4wd tourer, it's often the electrical installations that are least understood, even by so called 'qualified' workshops. But with Heiner Klarmann as your guide, its simple to understand, based on simple to follow rules, you can now build a system yourself - or know exactly what to expect from your service facility. 

  • Batteries. Which type will suit you best?

  • Fuses and wire thicknesses.

  • DIY installations. It's not difficult as long as you follow the rules.

  • Charging batteries by solar, DC-DC and more.

  • Suitable locations for batteries, chargers and inverters.

  • Wiring techniques for practicality and safety.

  • Minimising voltage drops.
  • And much more!
  • Includes 28 awesome presentations with notes to follow every step.

  • Presented by Heiner Klaarman (mechatronics engineer).

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NEWEST COURSE

Preparing, Storing, and Using a 365-day Nomad and Off-grid Pantry.

Included in 12-month membership.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-sufficiency and culinary adventure like never before? Discover the secrets to Preparing, Storing, and Using a 365-day Nomad and Off-grid Pantry!

  •  Learn pressure canning techniques to create portable, shelf-stable meals in a jar.
  •  Master the process of food dehydration. 
  •  Create lightweight, nutrient-dense provisions for your travels.
  •  Utilize Wonder Bag technology for energy-efficient, slow-cooked meals.
  •  Discover how to have a ready-to-eat meal within minutes of reaching your campsite.
  •  Streamline your pantry for lightweight, compact storage while maintaining culinary quality.
  •  Prioritize practicality without compromising on meal variety and taste.
  •  Acquire skills to enhance your food security, ensuring sustenance in various environments.
  •  Learn about living off-grid when the power goes down.
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FREE BONUS COURSE WHEN YOU JOIN OVERLAND WORKSHOP

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Overlanders

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of successful overlanding and take your adventures to the next level? We have the ultimate free resource.

Available FREE by signing up to The Overland Workshop.
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Need Inspiration?

Sit back and watch two full length films of Andrew and Paul traveling through two of the world's most remote locations.

The first (left) in Western Australia, and the second (right) through the remotest parts of Botswana and Namibia.