In this episode of the Budget Overland Podcast, we have a great conversation with Makoventure! Austin and Ashley, full-time overlanders from Alaska currently looking to conquer the Pan-American Highway in our 1982 Toyota Chinook resto-mod.

• Completed a full, frame-off, restoration on our Toyota Chinook. We combined a 1978 Chinook shell, with a 1982 4wd chassis and the drivetrain from a 1999 4runner.
• Compiled a savings that would allow us to quit our jobs (heavy equipment mechanic and field technician with Alaska Fish and Game) and travel overland for two years.
• Displayed our vehicle in all three Overland Expo DIY showcases.
• Featured on Expedition Portal.
• We are, as always, working to improve our vehicle as we go, right now we are building a bumper storage box and trying to integrate a snorkel.

Benji Ward is the founder of FB Budget Overland and co-host of the Budget Overland podcast. Benji is an off-road enthusiast, entrepreneur, and has been involved in the automotive industry for the past ten years. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, exploring God's creations, and sharing tips and tricks along the way for overlanding.

Jay Tiegs is co-host of the Budget Overland podcast, a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Army, outdoor enthusiast, and endurance athlete. He is passionate about outdoor adventure travel in his Toyota 4 Runner and loves sharing his experiences to encourage others to get outside.

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Get in contact with Austin and Ashley:

Our social media and website: @makoventuretravel on all platforms and makoventuretravel.com

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Instagram: @slow.yota

Email: Budgetoverlandofficial@gmail.com

Connect with Jay:

Website: www.jaytiegs.com

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