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Jim Oaks
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- Joined
- Aug 2, 2000
- Messages
- 15,608
- Points
- 7,601
- Age
- 58
- City
- Nocona
- State - Country
- TX - USA
- Other
- 2005 Jaguar XJ8
- Vehicle Year
- 2021
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- 3.5-inches
- Tire Size
- 295/70/17
Where we were in 2025
2025 was a decent year for the crew at The Ranger Station.
2025 Ranger Adventure - Kentucky
@Robertmangrum.rm and I hosted a 2025 Ranger Adventure in Kentucky, but only one person signed up to join us, and then they backed out because their wife told them they had to be somewhere else. LOL. We would have put your camping and off-road skills to the test!
2025 Ranger Adventure - Kentucky - The Ranger Station
Our first (Ford) Ranger Adventure was held in the Daniel Boone National Forest near Slade Kentucky in May 2025.
www.therangerstation.com
2025 Ford Nationals – Carlisle, Pennsylvania
@JohnnyO organized a gathering at the 2025 Ford Nationals in Carlisle, PA and had a decent turnout. In 2025 we decided to go to the Ford Nationals instead of Truck Nationals because there's actually more Rangers and Ford Nationals. If you want to hang out with the TRS crew in the east, this is a good place to find them.
Vagabonds Colorado Adventure - 2025
Myself and the TRS Vagabond group spent a week exploring the mountains of Colorado. This was an extremely epic adventure that will be hard to top. But we'll sure try!
Vagabonds Colorado Adventure 2025 - Day One & Two - The Ranger Station
For 2025 the Vagabonds set out on a Colorado Adventure. Day 1 & 2 of the trip would see Wichita Mountain, the Big Texan, and Cadillac Ranch.
www.therangerstation.com
Overland Expo Mountain West - 2025
The TRS crew represented the TRS Ford Ranger Overlanding community at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado. You don't have to be an 'overlander' to go to Overland Expo. But if you like to go camping, or if you like to go camping while you're off-roading, you get a lot out of Overland Expo. There are tons of new products to check out, classes to improve your camping and off-roading experience including vehicle recovery, tons of vehicles to check out, and an overall good time.
Overland of America - 2025 (Oklahoma)
This is a pretty new event in Oklahoma, so I decided to check it out. I had my Ranger on display and was disappointed that I only saw a few other Rangers. This event was a blast! This was way more social than the Overland Expo events and is one event I definitely want to go back to.
Overland of America 2025 - The Ranger Station
A review of Overland of America 2025. See how this unique overlanding event offers more than just vendors and gear, with camping, classes, and unforgettable experiences.
www.therangerstation.com
2025 TRS Fall Colors Campout (West Virginia)
@Curious Hound hosted a fall colors campout in Cass, West Virginia.
TRS Event Thread '2025 TRS Fall Colors Campout'
Conclusion
There were definitely some opportunities to gather in 2025. You just have to keep an eye on the Outdoors, Adventures, Events & Gatherings Forum for discussions on upcoming gatherings or event planning.
Get Featured
Who knows, if we see you out, we might even feature your Ford Ranger like we did with these two guys:
Rick Gonzalez 1987 Ford Ranger Overlander - The Ranger Station
Rick Gonzalez transformed his 1987 Ford Ranger from an old race truck into a fully equipped overlander—meet El Viejo and its adventure-ready build.
www.therangerstation.com
Brian Slater's 2003 Ford Ranger Overlander - The Ranger Station
Check out Brian Slater’s 2003 Ford Ranger overland build with a custom Leer DCC camper, lockers, armor, and smart DIY upgrades.
www.therangerstation.com
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