Nice build! I never thought about adding sliders in the access cab, great idea. Those rear seat belts are pretty easy to remove and add back later if you need, that way you don't have to fiddle with them being in the way all the time.
That's a good point. Never bothered me too much, but there's no need to have them on there. I actually left the rear seats in for this build...just covered them up. In hindsight I wish I had just taken them out and stored them.
Great build out man! I love the detail and thought you put into the supercab space. I have a 95 crew cab f350 and I removed the back bench but never thought about turning it into an organized storage like that. Well made 👍🏻
This is an insanely impressive build! 👏 Great work on the design and maximization of space. Currently getting a Ranger built up for light overlanding and will be watching this video again. Great craftsmanship!
Looks like it’s sagging a bit in the back from all the additional weight. You might consider putting airbags in the rear suspension. I did that on my older 90 Ford Ranger when I was hauling a four wheeler in the back, it made a substantial difference in the ride and levelling it out with it being fully loaded. I liked your build and the woodwork. Looks like a nice set up for truck camping. I’m envious of your shop. Have a good one.
@@fordrangeroverland4945 great job I have the hellwig helper in mine works great. I took my rear seats out for more room for my frig ,can reach from driver seat love your build
@@fordrangeroverland4945 there’s a Spring that brings you Capy up to 2300? I think. I’d you didn’t add that leaf already. Might as well double the load cap.
Great video & craftsmanship. You put a lot of thought into this & it shows. Looking to do something similar with my Ranger. Just have to track down a shell & locking tailgate first.
@@fordrangeroverland4945 Why not take out/remove the child seatbelts along with the tiny seats? The only compact truck that has the best rear child’s seat configuration is the Nissan Frontier S king cab. But I would take out the seats and seatbelts as I would have no need for them. Also, I would drill some small holes (1/8" size) to help reduce unnecessary weight in the wood. What kind of wood is it?
Not many vids on Ranger specific mods so it was nice to find. Also kudos on the great craftsmanship. I am jealous. Now i know the floor pans and contours of that truck are not cohesive to such a build. How did you overcome the dips, bumps and transmission tunnel hump? Come on, whats your secret?
Amazing from start to finish absolutely amazing job…. We have a 2004 Ranger Edge that I love I’m looking to buy a topper for it and do something similar I love to camp and travel… our vacations when my children were little always centered around camping we primitive camped then But now my children have grown and my husband and I are much much older and I need a few comforts for sleeping lol lil AC or heat and some solid padding to sleep so we decided to modify our truck and maybe pull a very small trailer for bikes and screen room and or other camping items Would love any ideas or suggestions you may have
You should straight axle swap this truck, with the Dufftuff swap kit and Dana 44 front 9in rear, heavier duty springs for more weight, lockers, lower gears, bigger tires and better brakes! It would be an even sweeter build
I've thought about making the factory bed cover on my 2003 Ranger into a pop-up tent . But if I did I probably wouldn't use it very much anyway . Mine is a two-wheel drive Edge model , so it's not like I could take it off road much anyway .
holy crap that is intense. definitely could tell it was a labor of love for ya. only thing i saw was you could've removed the rear seats and buckles for more space! But that's a bitchin set up!
How do you lock/unlock the back box when you're inside ? Would love to do something similar to my ranger but can't figure out how to make it secure when I'm in it overnight.
Good question. To be honest... I don't. I'm fairly certain they make locking handles that can replace the stock handle, and you'd need to get a shell that also locks from the outside and inside.
Question about your cab storage. How are your seats set? Are they all the way back? The recline looks comfortable but I'd have to sit in it to be sure. I am 6'5" and I need the leg room up front, otherwise the shelving unit is awesome!
Good question. I adjusted both seats to where I felt it was comfortable personally, and that's the furthest back they go. Definitely not all the way back. I had to bring them forward some to fit the fridge and maximize space. I've had taller passengers that aren't the most comfortable, but that's a sacrifice I had to make.
I’m currently saving up for a ranger so I can do an overland . I’m also a very small and 5’6. Would it be possible to build a tiny sleeper behind the seats? 🤣🤣 it’s currently just a thought
Yes. You can find the paint code on the sticker inside your door. I got a single-stage auto paint, so it's slightly different than the original finish, but close enough.
Frankly, I didn't want to take away from the re-sellability of the truck. I don't have a storage unit, home, apartment, etc. so there's nowhere I could store that stuff. If I ever decide I want to move on, I don't want to sell a truck that's missing parts. Especially belt buckles and back seats.
I actually didn't do much other than painting it... It was my first time spraying automotive finish, so didn't turn out all that great. Hoping to get a bigger top eventually.
You are a woodworking artist, absolutely Beautiful!
I'm getting a sawzall and some hinges to do this to my 2 door 1998 extended cab. That is some sweet work you did!
Excellent work Vinny!! Happy trails to you!
Well that was just something else, I am stunned, great work my friend
Awesome setup.
Love it, you've inspired me bro. Danger Ranger.
Nice build! I never thought about adding sliders in the access cab, great idea. Those rear seat belts are pretty easy to remove and add back later if you need, that way you don't have to fiddle with them being in the way all the time.
That's a good point. Never bothered me too much, but there's no need to have them on there. I actually left the rear seats in for this build...just covered them up. In hindsight I wish I had just taken them out and stored them.
Great build out man! I love the detail and thought you put into the supercab space. I have a 95 crew cab f350 and I removed the back bench but never thought about turning it into an organized storage like that. Well made 👍🏻
This is an insanely impressive build! 👏 Great work on the design and maximization of space. Currently getting a Ranger built up for light overlanding and will be watching this video again. Great craftsmanship!
That is fantastic, not seen one so complete. Wish had tools to copy, fantastic job.
Very nice. That is unique. I've never seen that build behind the seats. So cool.
Awesome build brother! Much slicker than my Ranger design 😅
Looks like it’s sagging a bit in the back from all the additional weight. You might consider putting airbags in the rear suspension. I did that on my older 90 Ford Ranger when I was hauling a four wheeler in the back, it made a substantial difference in the ride and levelling it out with it being fully loaded. I liked your build and the woodwork. Looks like a nice set up for truck camping. I’m envious of your shop. Have a good one.
Thanks! Yeah I'm shooting to add an extra leaf in the back soon.
@@fordrangeroverland4945 great job I have the hellwig helper in mine works great. I took my rear seats out for more room for my frig ,can reach from driver seat love your build
@@fordrangeroverland4945 there’s a Spring that brings you Capy up to 2300? I think. I’d you didn’t add that leaf already. Might as well double the load cap.
@fordrangeroverland4945 Just an Added Leaf will be more than enough ! No need to spend a fortune on Airbags. Sweet truck brother.
Very impressive. You are extremely talented!
Great video & craftsmanship. You put a lot of thought into this & it shows.
Looking to do something similar with my Ranger. Just have to track down a shell & locking tailgate first.
Those shells can be hard to find used. I'd love a taller one eventually myself.
Awesome craftsmanship!
dude this is awesome! you gave me so many good ideas for when i start to build my ranger this spring!
This is insane!! I appreciate the time and effort this must have taken. Amazing job sir!!!
Thanks!
@@fordrangeroverland4945
Why not take out/remove the child seatbelts along with the tiny seats? The only compact truck that has the best rear child’s seat configuration is the Nissan Frontier S king cab. But I would take out the seats and seatbelts as I would have no need for them. Also, I would drill some small holes (1/8" size) to help reduce unnecessary weight in the wood. What kind of wood is it?
Awesome build!
Amazing build brotha. This is excatly what i want to do. I really like the usage of the cab. Just everything man. Awesome.
Definitely things I would do different now, but it was a fun build, and I hope to do more in the future.
@@fordrangeroverland4945 I was in the market for a cab but went with a 99 crv. Turning it into a overlander.
@@BlessedVeteranAdventures Very cool, wish you the best!
Looks awesome 👌 very well thought out and great attention to detail
Absolutely brilliant! Do you have a cut list for the cab storage?
amazing job!
Awesome build. Wow!
Very impressive!
Not many vids on Ranger specific mods so it was nice to find. Also kudos on the great craftsmanship. I am jealous.
Now i know the floor pans and contours of that truck are not cohesive to such a build. How did you overcome the dips, bumps and transmission tunnel hump? Come on, whats your secret?
You’re my hero
Amazing from start to finish absolutely amazing job…. We have a 2004 Ranger Edge that I love I’m looking to buy a topper for it and do something similar I love to camp and travel… our vacations when my children were little always centered around camping we primitive camped then
But now my children have grown and my husband and I are much much older and I need a few comforts for sleeping lol lil AC or heat and some solid padding to sleep so we decided to modify our truck and maybe pull a very small trailer for bikes and screen room and or other camping items
Would love any ideas or suggestions you may have
That is amazing and I have the exact Ranger.
This is such an amazing video about an awesome diy project! You inspired me to get an suv and do something similar!
Cool! How's it going?
@@fordrangeroverland4945 I have decided on the Suburban and saving up for it!
@@free2chasehappy Right on, good luck to you!
you seriously maximized your space, great job
is this your daily driver as well?
I did my best! It is my daily driver. And my house. And literally the only thing I own anymore, haha!
Awesome video!! This has helped me a lot I'm brainstorming on a similar project
Great to hear it. Hope to see what you come up with!
✊ thank you for the inspiration!
That is a cool idea I Like it but aren't you worried about the extra weight from that thick wood
You should straight axle swap this truck, with the Dufftuff swap kit and Dana 44 front 9in rear, heavier duty springs for more weight, lockers, lower gears, bigger tires and better brakes! It would be an even sweeter build
I've thought about making the factory bed cover on my 2003 Ranger into a pop-up tent . But if I did I probably wouldn't use it very much anyway . Mine is a two-wheel drive Edge model , so it's not like I could take it off road much anyway .
You can still go off-roading, gravel and unpacked dirt roads. You just do extreme stuff like rock crawling or mud boggin.
Great video! What grade plywood are you using, where did you buy it?
What a fucking masterpiece! 🔥
holy crap that is intense. definitely could tell it was a labor of love for ya. only thing i saw was you could've removed the rear seats and buckles for more space! But that's a bitchin set up!
how much weight could you build with in the bed for your camper ?
how about a pass through opening between cab and bed?
I have a ford ranger I want to do that with.
I have space for the window to open, but that's all. Don't think I could squeeze through if I needed to.
What do you do if you get a a crash right after making all of this
Few years have gone by. Are you still utilizing this set up? Do you like it?
Wow!😊
I have the same Ranger and there are lots of us out here. Have you ever thought about building and selling the individual components?
Dude. Wow.
How do you lock/unlock the back box when you're inside ?
Would love to do something similar to my ranger but can't figure out how to make it secure when I'm in it overnight.
Good question. To be honest... I don't. I'm fairly certain they make locking handles that can replace the stock handle, and you'd need to get a shell that also locks from the outside and inside.
Question about your cab storage. How are your seats set? Are they all the way back? The recline looks comfortable but I'd have to sit in it to be sure. I am 6'5" and I need the leg room up front, otherwise the shelving unit is awesome!
Good question. I adjusted both seats to where I felt it was comfortable personally, and that's the furthest back they go. Definitely not all the way back. I had to bring them forward some to fit the fridge and maximize space. I've had taller passengers that aren't the most comfortable, but that's a sacrifice I had to make.
I’m currently saving up for a ranger so I can do an overland . I’m also a very small and 5’6. Would it be possible to build a tiny sleeper behind the seats? 🤣🤣 it’s currently just a thought
you'd have to be half sitting up with your knees bent.
Yeah don't think it would work... But good luck on your build, always interested in seeing new ideas!
Great built! when you painted the camper top,, was that the color match paint ?? i need to do the same...
Yes. You can find the paint code on the sticker inside your door. I got a single-stage auto paint, so it's slightly different than the original finish, but close enough.
@@fordrangeroverland4945 on a scale of 1 to 10 how was the match?
Is that a marathon on your wrist?
Why didn’t you just remove the belt buckles and the rear seats?
Frankly, I didn't want to take away from the re-sellability of the truck. I don't have a storage unit, home, apartment, etc. so there's nowhere I could store that stuff. If I ever decide I want to move on, I don't want to sell a truck that's missing parts. Especially belt buckles and back seats.
MT is nice for power but honestly its a nightmare with clutch issues and shifting issues
Forgot to add, wish show more details of cap top also.
I actually didn't do much other than painting it... It was my first time spraying automotive finish, so didn't turn out all that great. Hoping to get a bigger top eventually.
At least the automatic rangers are rare
Allot of weight