2018 Ford Raptor Overland Build Part 1 - Bed Rack Setup

In this video Travis goes over the latest edition to his 2018 Ford Raptor. This is part 1 of an entire overland series as Travis builds out his new truck. Much more overland content to come.
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[@aidedhades3136]

You’ve been busy!! Truck looks like it’s coming along nicely!

[@brucehansbrough9075]

Love the video travis. Keep up the great work 🇺🇸

[@MrInfamous1977]

Awesome setup so far

[@evanburke9693]

Not a bad build I def dig it! I have a 2017 manual Tacoma and planning to make it my overland rig due to how small it is and reliable. I’m sure the raptor gets better mpg than the tacos but the reliability is what calms me down when I’m taking the truck off grid.

[@birdsoup777]

That's thoughtful of you carrying life saving equipment, anticipating an encounter you might have to use it for someone else. This is what our Country means.

[@richardgatewood7497]

Bad ass setup.

[@patrickbaca6719]

Awesome truck! I just bought a 2017 F-150 with a raptor front end. A lot of people think it's a raptor. It also has a 2" lift. I've never owned a Ford but so far so good. We just took it to Oak Creek canyon pulling a trailer. Did awesome. Same color as yours. Would love to get accessories for it. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@dalehenry4694]

Great set up Travis.

[@Picknroll92]

That thing looks killer bro

[@ryanwoodruff2651]

Saw your interview on Shawn Ryan. It was really good. What up from Ft Belvoir

[@ufoman2012]

Thank you for using chapter headings.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Great video.... 🙏

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

Nice truck

[@seanprimeaux2131]

Badass 👍🏽

[@BadActor-]

Dope...

[@bc6806]

Nice rig…. Just did cam phasers In mine

[@Nate-zy5ce]

This is a very different approach to an overland setup compared to most of the youtube vids I've been seeing. I like it. And some useful ideas for accessories to bring with. Great job! By now maybe you've done part 2, I'll keep an eye out for it. I'm planning on getting a 2024 Raptor, and have been leaning towards the Diamondback HD bed cover and building a set up around that. I like your approach here though, and I agree, that modular capability is awesome, so I'll give it all some more thought. I wonder, would it be difficult to take the entire set up off, and then put it back on again, so between trips I just have the normal bed? Oh, and in your experience is just two Max Trax enough, or would 4 be better? Thanks. Ah, I see part 2 is linked at the end. I'll watch it now.

[@josorto3701]

Beautiful truck, I wish I could afford one

[@jamesdean4349]

Work for it. Wishing isn’t going to get you anywhere.

[@Miguel-ez9qz]

nice

[@jamesdean4349]

Hey Trav, I’d like to recommend a high lift jack, some sort of trail welding set up (there are many to choose from), an air compressor with enough air line to reach all 4 tires, and a cb or vhf radio setup. These are absolute necessities if your overlanding. I’ve spent years doing it myself, and could provide a much larger list but I’ll keep part 1 short. I really like what you’re doing and the content you’re putting out. Much love brother, Semper Fortis.

[@apersonontheinternet8006]

Premier power welders are awesome, used them on the trails many times in the last 15 years.

[@toddb930]

Nice looking rig!! You're sure getting it set up for exploring. Does the Raptor come with skid plates over important components below? Like fuel tank, oil pan, transmission & transfer case?

[@Losersluck_]

Yes

[@mortenhl]

Hey Travis. Question from an overseas follower of your channel. What brand and model of pants are you wearing on this video? Thanks

[@salmoranmauricio6556]

Does anyone know what year that raptor is?

[@SuperAgent47]

What watch is he wearing ?

[@lazib008el5]

I remember the white one. 👍🏻 Any plans for a 2nd gas tank?

[@jamesdean4349]

Why a second gas tank when it’s way easier to just replace the stock tank with a bigger one. Plenty of kits out there. Costs about $1200. I upgraded my fuel tank on my 2022f350 to a 60 gal. 1250 miles to 1 tank of fuel.

[@lazib008el5]

@@jamesdean4349 Why? 2500 miles. 👍🏻

[@franktall7705]

Awesome truck brother. Is it the 6 or the 8?

[@jakestachel]

This has the 3.5 ecoboost twin turbo v6

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Nice. Peace

[@JacobJones-sd6ly]

Shit eater truck lol should of got the trx brotha mopar or no car lol jk much love an respect brother hope all is well

[@M4c223c]

……or go 3/4 ton for the better capacity and straight axle simplicity.