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- Aug 2, 2000
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- Location
- Nocona, Texas
- Vehicle Year
- 1996 / 2021
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 / 2.3 Ecoboost
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 6-inches
- Tire Size
- 33x12.50x15
What Is The Ranger Adventure
The Ranger Adventure is a four-day adventure that begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday morning. The goal of the Ranger Adventure is to encourage Ford Ranger 4×4 owners to not only drive their trucks during the week, but to take them off pavement on the weekends. The goal is also to encourage those that tow/trailer their ‘off-road’ Rangers to off-road parks to get those Rangers out on the roads and start enjoying them more as well. 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.
The other goal is to build friendships by camping together as a group and to promote 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.
Where & When
The 2025 Ranger Adventure will take place in the area of Slade, Kentucky from May 1st to May 5th, 2025. Please note that May 1st is a Thursday. You must be there on Thursday because we will be hitting the trail Friday morning and we want you to enjoy the experience of having to break down camp, load the truck, and hitting the road not knowing where you're going.
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 (8) positions which does not include the (2) trail leaders.
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.
Those that are chosen to attend will be given the meeting location and the information needed in regard to camping.
Vehicle Requirements
How To Enter
If you’re interested in attending, you MUST complete our ENTRY FORM and submit it. When you submit it, there will be a place to upload photos of your truck. I would encourage you to reply to this post with a photo of your Ford Ranger stating that you're interested, but it's not required. As mentioned above, we will try and pick the best trucks to give us a good mix of vehicles.
The deadline to enter is 11:59pm on Sunday March 23, 2025. Those that were chosen will be announced on Monday March 31, 2025.
The Ranger Adventure is a four-day adventure that begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday morning. The goal of the Ranger Adventure is to encourage Ford Ranger 4×4 owners to not only drive their trucks during the week, but to take them off pavement on the weekends. The goal is also to encourage those that tow/trailer their ‘off-road’ Rangers to off-road parks to get those Rangers out on the roads and start enjoying them more as well. 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.
The other goal is to build friendships by camping together as a group and to promote 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.
Where & When
The 2025 Ranger Adventure will take place in the area of Slade, Kentucky from May 1st to May 5th, 2025. Please note that May 1st is a Thursday. You must be there on Thursday because we will be hitting the trail Friday morning and we want you to enjoy the experience of having to break down camp, load the truck, and hitting the road not knowing where you're going.
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 (8) positions which does not include the (2) trail leaders.
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.
Those that are chosen to attend will be given the meeting location and the information needed in regard to camping.
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).
How To Enter
If you’re interested in attending, you MUST complete our ENTRY FORM and submit it. When you submit it, there will be a place to upload photos of your truck. I would encourage you to reply to this post with a photo of your Ford Ranger stating that you're interested, but it's not required. As mentioned above, we will try and pick the best trucks to give us a good mix of vehicles.
The deadline to enter is 11:59pm on Sunday March 23, 2025. Those that were chosen will be announced on Monday March 31, 2025.
