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  1. Jakes2514

    Overland Bound Hi Viz Jackets

    hey are these still going? if so I'd take 2 each
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    New member in North Wales, UK.

    Howdy, Im in Portsmouth until July then moving to Suffolk near Ipswich! Not a LR owner myself, love my Ford Ranger
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    2019 Ford Ranger, Walker Texas Ranger

    love the wagon mate!
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    EU West Europe OXUK Lake District Meet

    plan to go.... if we are allowed out by then!
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    Traction Upgrade I have upgraded the Tyres from: The stock Continental Cross Contact LX 265/60R18's (about 30") To: BF Goodridge All Terrain TA KO2's 265/65/R18's (just shy of 32") And then my son and I took them for a test:
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    Howdy, So a bit of an overdue update... I am now a full fledged OB member #22552 and I have upgraded my rear storage, the system is made in the UK by a company called Gearmate, the slide and drawers have a 15oKG rating on the runners. There are also locable 'infill' pods on the left and right...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hi My name is Jakes, although in the Army I am known as 'Van' I have a family of three (growing to 4 in September) and a dog, ex Army Search dog who has suspiciously taken to retirement VERY well! I drive a 2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak, 3.2l i5 Diesel My experience is varied in overlanding, I grew...
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    Elgin Motofun 2020

    I will need to look at my availability closer to the date but other than that I would be keen, It would be a little adventure driving from Portsmouth to Elgin [emoji6] My rig isn’t quite to the spec as some of yours but happy to chat about it... very few Overlanders aren’t...
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    Hello England

    Howdy, and welcome [emoji8]
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    So we had our first outing in the Bakkie, and apart from the weather not playing ball and me packing the wrong bedding... it was still fun and my whole family, including the dog, loved it! What I learnt: We need a solution for the back of the vehicle, some kind of drawer system or some...
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    2019 Ford Ranger, Walker Texas Ranger

    Nice truck, is this the 2.0 Twin turbo Diesel or the 2.3L Turbo Petrol motor... not quite sure what ‘flavour’ engines you lot in the states get.
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    Howdy from a New Overlander

    Thanks, i would love to come but it looks like I will be in the US for work so my truck wont be ready as it is currently with Ford sorting out some chassis rust [emoji53] was supposed to be done yesterday but still no word they just sent pictures that I posted in the build thread I have. Fingers...
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    EU West Europe Salisbury Plains Off Roading Meet Up

    Floated that idea past the long haired general... didnt survive first contact [emoji23]
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    Its a South African company called Rigid Steel Industries https://smartcanopy.co.za/, they are bringing out some cool concepts including a complete tray system, all made from stainless steel.
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    Quick update... the truck is nearing completion finger crossed it will be done tomorrow [emoji16] Some images the bodyshop sent me!
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    EU West Europe Salisbury Plains Off Roading Meet Up

    Sounds mega, i don’t have my truck back from ford yet and doubt it will be ready for then but looking forward to the photos
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    South Wales

    Howdy and welcome to the forum!
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    Hello from Wales

    Welcome! I have a 2016 Ranger and look forward to your pics I have a budding thread in Vehicle builds but it is slow going
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    Hi from England

    Welcome Mate [emoji16]
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    2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L I5 DuraTorq (Diesel)

    Yup thats what I thought when I saw it! O well got it for a good price and its being fixed under warranty haha [emoji38]