Introduction

Explore The Ranger Station’s complete overlanding and off-road guides for Ford Rangers and Bronco IIs. From prepping your truck for long-distance adventures to tackling rugged trails, our tutorials cover vehicle builds, camper shells, rooftop tents, auxiliary power systems, navigation tools, off-road recovery, communications, and safety essentials. Whether you’re planning weekend camping trips, cross-country overland expeditions, or serious off-road racing, our guides provide step-by-step instructions, equipment reviews, and real-world experiences to help you get the most from your rig. Learn how to build a capable Ranger, outfit it for self-sufficiency, and safely enjoy off-road and overlanding adventures.

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Stories & Vehicle Builds

To see vehicle builds, check out: Overlanding & Adventure Rigs

To read overlanding and adventure stories, check out: Vagabonds & Adventures Stories

– – – – Overlanding & Camping – – – –

Vagabond:

The Vagabonds (Ford, Firestone, Edison & Burroughs)

TRS Vagabonds

Overlanding:

What is Overlanding?

The Best Ford Rangers For Off-Roading

How To Build A Ford Ranger For Overlanding

What Is A Rocklander?

Ultimate Overlanding Adventures

Take a Trip!

Bathing While Traveling

Showering At Truck Stops

Venomous Snakes of Texas: Identification

Navigation:

How To Use ONX Offroad

How To Use GAIA GPS

Navigating The Trans America Trail

Camper Shells:

Camper Shells

Flip Pac Campers

Wildernest Campers

Sleeping Platforms

Truck & Roof Top Tents:

Truck Tents

A Roof Top Tent Changed The Way I Camp

Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized Tent Review

Yakima Skyrise Tent Review

Remove / Install Yakima Skyrise Tent Body 

Should You Use A Ground Tent Or Rooftop Tent

Power Sources:

Solar Charging Requirements

Auxiliary Electrical Systems

Adding An Auxiliary Battery To A 2019 & Newer Ranger

Cheap Dual Battery Setup (1983-2010 Ford Ranger)

Bugout – Survival:

Choosing A Bugout Vehicle & What To Pack

SHTF Radio Communications Classifications

Roll Cages:

Roll Cage Overview

Roll Cage / Exo Cage Examples

Communications:

CB Radio – vs – GMRS Radio

GMRS Dash Install 2023 Ford Ranger

Mounting CB Antennas on Pick-Ups

Installing CB Antennas

How To Tune CB Antenna With SWR Meter

CB Antenna Length & Design

SHTF Radio Communications Classifications

Ford Ranger RV’s:

Ford Ranger Roll-A-Long Camper

Ford Ranger Mirage Camper

Ford Ranger Scamp Motorhome

New World Vans Conversion Ford Ranger

Campers & Towing:

Towing Trailers

Wiring Trailer Lights & Brakes

Securing Vehicles On Your Trailer

Installing A Front Mount Receiver

Tire Load Ratings

Trailer Tire Wear

RedArc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller

TRS Staff & Member Experiences:

4x4Junkie – Camping In A Bronco II

Safari Pacific Ford Ranger

2019 Loan Ranger & The Trans America Trail

Navigating The Trans America Trail

 

 

 

 

 

– – – – Off-Roading & Recovery – – – –

 Snorkels – Snorkels are under the ‘Engines & Fuel Systems‘ section.

Off-Roading:

The Best Ford Rangers For Off-Roading

2019-2023 Ford Ranger Off-Road Builders Guide

Safety & Courtesy – Core Values of Off-Roading

Ford Ranger Trail Control & Terrain Management

How To Drive Off-Road

Off-Road Driving Tips

Guide to Off-Roading For The Uninitiated

Seven Off-Road Driving Tips

25 Tips Every Off-Roader Should Know

What To Pack For Off-Road

Bureau Of Land Management

Navigation:

How To Use ONX Offroad

How To Use GAIA GPS

Off-Road Recovery:

Choosing A Winch

What Most People Don’t Know About Winching

Warns Guide To Winching

Winching Tips

Winching Errors

Winching With A HiLift

Tow Straps – Hooks

Installing Tow Hooks 1993-1997

Installing Tow Hooks 1998-2011

Air Compressors / Tire Inflation

Inflate / Air Down Four Tires At Once

Spotter Hand Signals:

Winching Hand Signals

Trail Spotter Hand Signals

Communications:

CB Radio – vs – GMRS Radio

Mounting CB Antennas on Pick-Ups

Installing CB Antennas

How To Tune CB Antenna With SWR Meter

CB Antenna Length & Design

SHTF Radio Communications Classifications

Roll Cages:

Roll Cage Overview

Roll Cage / Exo Cage Examples

Off-Road Racing:

Score International

BITD (Best In The Desert)

Rumblegoat Racing Experience

Rangers At Primm (BITD Racing Classifications)

About The Author

Founder / Administrator at  | Staff Profile

Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.

Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.