Thursday morning (September 5, 2024) we had breakfast, packed up camp, and needed to head to the Prizer Point KOA campground at Land Between the Lakes for TheRangerStation.com 25th Anniversary. The trip from Laurel Lake Campground to Prizer Point would … Continued
We all woke up early Wednesday (September 4, 2024) after a good night’s rest. Since the spot we all camped in wasn’t a designated camping site (the campground didn’t have a group site, and all of the individual sites were … Continued
What do you get when you cross a Ford Ranger built for pre-running with a Ford Ranger built for overlanding? A Prelander. This 1994 Ford Ranger Prelander serves as a shining example that a $10,000 budget and a passion for … Continued
Blake Brown purchased this truck for $900 and rebuilt the 2.8L V6 to its original specifications. The original 4-speed manual transmission was replaced with a M5OD 5-speed transmission using a 4.0L flywheel and clutch upgrade. A clever eye will notice … Continued
The 2019 and newer Ford Ranger equipped with the FX4 package is a great platform to build an overlanding adventure vehicle from. Especially with its electric rear locker, terrain management, trail control, and skid plates. The 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 … Continued
I came across this 2019 Ford Ranger when I covered the 2019 Overland Expo in Flagstaff, Arizona. Calmini has been around since 1986 but had just recently began producing product for the all-new Ford Ranger. Best part, it’s all made right … Continued
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18, 2020 – For once, what happened in Vegas, does not have to stay there. After COVID-19 knocked out this year’s SEMA show in Sin City, Ford is pivoting to virtually reveal epic customizations of the company’s latest … Continued
Two things I really love are older Ford Rangers and adventure travel. When I saw this 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 being built by forum member ‘USCGC130’ it quickly captured my attention. After following the build for a while, I sent … Continued
Overlanding (adventure travel) has been gaining popularity, but it has been around for a while. In 2012, forum member ‘Flexfab’ turned his 1992 Ford Ranger in to an ‘Expedition Truck’. According to Flexfab: I bought this truck new in 1992 … Continued
(Looks like a backdrop, but this photo was really taken in Colorado!) In March 2019, Ford loaned me a 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 to use for 6-months to celebrate 20-years of TheRangerStation.com. Ford allowed me to modify the truck as … Continued
Overland Expo West 2019 – And Why You Should Go To An Overland Expo! I love to travel and discover new areas. I’ve done everything from a random 1-day roadtrip, to a trip that lasted 22-days. These trips always involve … Continued
This 2006 Ford Ranger FX4 based out of Steinbach Manitoba has been set up to overland and explore the beauty that Canada has to offer. It doesn’t take an expensive expedition vehicle to get out and travel. The 2006 Ford … Continued