Ranger Adventure

What Is The Ranger Adventure

The Ranger Adventure is a four-day adventure that begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday morning. The point of the Ranger Adventure is to get people to take their daily driven Ford Ranger on a weekend adventure, do some off-roading, camping, discover new areas, promote self-sufficiency, and build on friendships in the Ford Ranger community. We’re not going to spend a weekend confined to an off-road park. We’ll do some off-roading, but we’ll also see some sites along the way as well. There’s nothing like pulling into a gas station in some small town with a bunch of modified Ford Rangers and getting looks from the locals.

The other goal is to get the guys with Ford Rangers that have been built for off-road and trailered to off-road parks to actually drive them somewhere for a weekend and enjoy them.

With that said, you’re not allowed to show up with your Ranger on a trailer. That means you better have tools with you and anything that you think you may need to carry to keep your truck going and to get you back home. The good news is that the Ranger Adventure uses a combination of paved, gravel and dirt roads, with moderate off-roading. But keep in mind that Mother Nature can change trail conditions quickly, so moderate can sometimes turn to challenging or difficult. But the goal is to have a good time, not to try and find the weak links in your truck and break it. However, you probably shouldn’t apply if you’re afraid of mud or getting some light scratches on your truck.

This event promotes self-sufficiency. It wouldn’t be an adventure if we were staying in hotels. In fact, there’s a good chance that we could be several miles from any gas stations, stores or restaurants, so make sure you have a full tank of gas and bring enough food for the trip.

The Ranger Adventure isn’t just about driving off-road. We will try to incorporate a point of interest to visit along the way as well.

Who Can Attend

Since the Ranger Adventure is conducted on public roads and lands and not in an off-road park where we can split up in groups, the Ranger Adventure is limited to a specific number of vehicles. The number may vary based on where it’s being held. In order to attend, you must fill out our entry form for consideration. We will choose the Rangers that we feel will best fit the group. For example, we don’t want all highly modified trucks, and we don’t want a bunch of stockish vehicles either. We want a good mix of Rangers that will be able to inspire and encourage other Ford Ranger owners. Whether it’s a mild or highly modified truck.

Your Ford Ranger must meet the vehicle requirements below to be considered.

Should you be selected, there is no fee, but you are entirely responsible for your own expenses at all times. This includes food, fuel, hotel rooms, campgrounds, entry fees to off-road parks, special activities, and so forth. Your slot gains entry to the Ranger Adventure for you as the driver and one co-driver or passenger.

Prior Ranger Adventures

2025 Ranger Adventure – Kentucky

How To Enter

Check our ‘Outdoors, Adventures, Events & Gatherings‘ forum for information on the next Ranger Adventure. If you’re interested in attending, complete our ENTRY FORM and submit it.

Vehicle Requirements

Ranger must be properly registered and insured.

Ranger driver(s) must have a valid driver’s license, current registration, and current proof of insurance.

Ranger must be road worthy and capable of sustained highway speeds of 65 mph.

Ranger must have functional seat belts and must be worn anytime the Ranger is moving.

Ranger must have a front and rear tow hooks or shackle/clevis attachment points.

Ranger must have a recovery strap without metal hooks, and (2) clevises for recovery.

Rangers equipped with winches should have a winch recovery kit with gloves, snatch block, and tree saver.

Ranger must have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on board.

Ranger must be equipped with a GMRS two-way radio.

Rangers’ battery must be properly secured and not sitting loose.

Ranger must have functional parking brake.

Ranger must be equipped with adequate jack.

1983-2011 Ford Rangers must have at least 31-inch all-terrain or mud-terrain tires and full-size spare.

2019 and newer Ford Rangers must have 265/70/17 or 32-inch or larger all-terrain or mud-terrain tires and full-size spare.

Ranger must display a Ranger-Adventure windshield banner (provided) if chosen.

Emergency Contact and Release Forms (provided when you’re chosen to participate).

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