2024 Ranger Raptor Overland Build

[vdrona]

Looks good! What brand is that swag tent you could you send me the link, I’ve been looking for some tent ideas for camping and that looks pretty cool. TIA!

It is san hima swag tent I bought it on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVFLW2D4?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1. However, it appears that its no longer available. I really loved this tent, but didn't fit by vision, so sold it on marketplace.

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[vdrona]

Excellent post and great pics. I just recented added the same tonneau cover and bed rack. I have a 23 Zero tent pre-ordered and waiting to hear back on confirmation it will still deliver in July. I can't wait to get up into the Arizona mountains to do some dispersed camping with my setup. Looking forward to posting pictures and details of that as soon as I get the tent installed and decide where to go first.
Just out of curiosity and since it's quite the topic, did you install the J-braces for added support?

Actually, I have not installed it as it wasn't in stock back then, But I am scheduling a yearly service this month, so I have a plan to install it. Especially, as I am adding quite a bit of weight to the bed. I have no issues *noticeable* so far.

 

[vdrona]

I originally was going the exact route as you from retrax to Kuat and 270 as well as a wedge, but ended up going a completely different route Lol.

How much does your setup weigh? I needed airbags to raise the rear, tho I do tow at times.

TBH, I actually haven't weight it but will do it once I finish my truck bed storage system. I am guessing, to the ball park, The retrax is ~80, Kuat is ~80, Tent is ~120, so total is around ~280 and then some small accessories like rotopax/water/recovery boards/showel may add up another 50. It adds up quick though. Considered the camper setup but the lightest camper is around 300 or above, and it wont fit in my garage, so I avoided that route.

 

[vdrona]

Nice! I noticed your off-camber pics were likely on Trail 11 at Citrus WMA. I ride my KTM there alot! Love going up that dugout section!

100%. Love citrus WMA, been there over 10 times this past year with the truck, and never gets old. Love to go there if you are ever planning to go.

 

[vdrona]

Well done.

What is the overall weight and the front and rear axle weights?

Havent done that but I added around ~350lbs to the stock truck. I'll get the weight and balance info once I have finished building the storage system.

 

[JDTremor]

100%. Love citrus WMA, been there over 10 times this past year with the truck, and never gets old. Love to go there if you are ever planning to go.

Let me know when you are going. Haven't had the Raptor out there yet. Took my Jeep there a couple times, but mostly go with the KTM. But I'd like to try it with the Raptor. Live about an hour away and am retired, so got time on my hands LOL

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