IS THIS THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN TOURING?? F-350 RUNDOWN - EXPLORE RIGS EP9

[@justinmccoy7167]

Australia needs more "F Trucks" and America needs more tray/canopies. Seems like a good opportunity for some trade.

[@markevans3710]

It is well over due, it is about time Australians to start understand how good these trucks are. Power, payloads, lift, tow haul mode, exhaust brake, surprisingly better fuel economy than an modified 200, keep in ind, with double the power and torque. I recommend people go and explore these trucks. Chev / F truck

[@Wilbargosh]

Shame he is off the road with crushed rear diff axle tubes. Seems its a manufacture faulty!

[@milesabove5259]

A decent 8x4 truck will still drag that yank tank anywhere in this country.

[@reallyskeptical]

Nah still to big bigger not better in out back.

[@bradwylie9732]

Absolutely! Ive just ordered my second American truck.

[@stephanecoffin1725]

Dunno, just bought chevy, all great but American ute have poor payload compare to Japanese. Awsome towing and power tho. And massively roomy inside

[@km4fsi827]

Here in the USA i have seen the 350 in just about every configuration, but never with a tray and canopy, and the steering wheel on the right side! 😁

[@riamriam6758]

Who would’ve thought to put a tray and canopy on something like that, only a genius could figured that out 😂

[@km4fsi827]

@@riamriam6758 Tray and canopy is kinda hard to get here in the US, not used a lot, super expensive also. But i think they look great. 👍

[@provousa2253]

It's becoming more popular like here in Utah Moab/Sand hollow but usually midsize trucks. I too have never seen a full size F350 like that ; ) Giving a new meaning to the phrase; "more power too you" lol-lol ; O

[@candicemartin1888]

Would never buy one in oz... Love the vehicle but.... In oz we get ripped for these $$ That rig in oz would be $250 k

[@provousa2253]

@@candicemartin1888 Wow : 0 !!!

[@luked237]

Bit of a no brainer considering what blokes are spending on chopped 200s and 79s to even get close to that gvm and power.

[@mondo_stunts27]

I think you guys just like what you don’t have. Same here honestly but what we don’t have are 105’s and patrols. That’s cool the owner made such a nice rig into a full on off road touring rig. I don’t see anyone doing that with their lariat f350’s here in utah.

[@stevowyeth]

We have to pay insane money for them though.

[@miketyler4536]

I have only seen one in Utah so far.

[@royj8549]

So true. Up here in Canada we have people paying $100k+ for 15 yr old (our import limit) Defender 110s, 70 Series, Hiluxes. Show up on a logging road and everyone is drooling over them, whereas a built up F350 gets relatively little attention.

[@philsymons9614]

What a well kitted out tourer, how level headed was the owner. Nice to see a really clean fully on tourer without having to have everything that opens and shuts. Yes it is worth a fortune but with how chilled the dude was, you could actually forget there is over 300k rolling along.

[@jameswood1935]

I love seeing people use things properly, big chunk of money but id prefer this to an expensive classic car sitting under a cover in a garage. Im a big car guy but have always used them as intended, they aren't ornaments

[@milesabove5259]

Easy to justify this compared to a lambo or Porsche for the money.

[@slowboat6021]

great truck, I reckon there's going to a lot more of these on our roads in the future.

[@mimbec]

Yeah at first I though who would spend this sort of money (he’s probably spent 250-300k) but I guess you would spend a similar amount on a chopped 200 with all the gear and probably not as capable

[@lastknownlocation8760]

The tilt tray owners will be happy to hear that

[@markdicorleto6705]

Epic build by that family, bloody lucky and fortunate to give the kids and themselves this experience. I hit the road next year, just building up my 62 patrol now. Love the rig review videos mate

[@mikew1854]

What an absolute weapon and what a humble owner ! Good on you mate, keep living the dream

[@charlespeek4388]

I’m a truck fan and as a U.S. resident this makes me want a truck with the steering wheel on the right side.

[@samhowie9057]

Such a sick rig. Favourite part would definitely have to be the ability to leave the keys in the car and still lock it the with the little system on the driver and passenger doors.🤙

[@harleymichael281]

Sam I have a Ram currently but also have had my share of Fords which I still love. All the fords, not just the trucks have key pad entries and I love the key pads. And it is absolutely true what Derick says. Going for a surf, a hike or whatever and no more hiding keys, just toss under seat or similar. Brilliant. However one negative. I was broadsided when I had my expedition (essentially an F-150) by an old gal in a Honda which crushed both doors in. While it was at body shop I was able to rent the same vehicle and coincidentally it was the same color. Was taking the dogs for a hike and out of habit tossed the keys under the seat and gave the door shove and just it was about to shut realized "oh F" not my expedition. Was to late. Thank goodness for an portable bathroom at this specific trail (not the norm where I lived and hiked often). I was able to take a spring off one of the door hinges and fashion into a long enough rod to eventually break in. lol And yes I tried the factory code 1st before an owner resets it.

[@blakemahaffey1]

Unreal looking tray and canopy. Very refined.

[@anthonyterpstra]

What a epic build! Love the whole set up!

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! WoW!! WattA BEAST!!

[@transientboater]

The algorithm finds me here, on your channel, looking at some beach scene as background. As a boater from the Great Lakes I smiled watching you all with the fly's. Yep, if you go to Lake Superior the water and view is the best but one has to be ready to deal with beach fly's and move on. Comes with the territory. Flip flops in a summer season that last 3 to 4 months before snow... you give up some blood. Thanks for the content.

[@Malc664]

You do a really great job with the walkaround and interviews. 👌👌

[@MrDieseldog]

Living my dream...keep up the videos mate, awesome to see what people are driving touring OZ ..and I have to say that is awesome and to the owner "bloody awesome unit" you lucky bugger 👌safe traveling.

[@joshuatyson6638]

Mate this build is absolutely epic! The rear end looks mint, especially with the matte black finish 🤙

[@jamestown12345]

I have seen someone that did custom sliders with dom tube at just enough angle out to clear the amp research steps and wide enough that the front and back didn't touch b/c it goes kind of out and down. So they had tube/bar sliders coming out at an angle kind of like you would have a normal tube slider. I don't think they posted pics of how they had it welded up underneath. You can wire those steps up with an override switch so if you're on an incline caught up on something you can hop out without them trying to deploy into it.

[@edgarchieng2130]

Top bloke, one of the nicest and honest guy.

[@dantheman6159]

Pretty humble guy for a big rig! Awesome set up.

[@The-PE-Dad]

Awesome truck! My wife and kids would love the interior space and comfort 👌🏻

[@trentjohnson3644]

My favourite part of the rig is how luxurious the cab is. 👌🏽

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Sick, love that the Ford is getting some love, I hope it does him well and never leaves him stranded. Great build, thanks for sharing!

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Just kidding, I see a video with a title saying it’s broken down in the middle of nowhere… I’ll watch that next to see what happened.

[@SlackingSince1969]

I'm 52 live and have lived in Toronto Canada my whole life. Super Duty pickups are everywhere here in North America. I guess you Aussies don't have a lot of exposure to Ford/GM/Dodge super duty trucks. All are designed and built to tow and carry heavy loads all day in comfort with all the in-cab features. The F250/350 are the best. I'm not a Ford guy either. This is the best super duty touring truck conversion I've seen. Keeping the drivetrain basically stock. Good decision. You wouldn't want one as a daily driver. Just too much truck for no reason. As an Outback tourer towing and carrying heavy loads for long distances along remote rough tracks -> you just can't beat them.

[@benjaminallenallman]

More Rigs!!!!

[@BrettAltea]

I love the towing power of these American trucks. And that front bar looks really clean

[@joshjunor7411]

My fav bit was the pop out side steps are so sick they would be super handy and the code so you can go hiking is bloody awesome

[@markhowells13]

Absolutely awesome walkthrough .......and a weapon of a tourer

[@baumie461]

That is hands down the fukn BEST set up I've seen for touring! 👌 well done!

[@speyles]

Fuck that things small! 😱😱

[@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1]

Sam you should try and get him on your show mate. Would be interesting to see him to the 4wd Course test. 👍🏽

[@nzmarkb8713]

@@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1 it only looks big with that short ass standing next to it

[@craigellis1824]

Wow - what a monster indeed. Great info - love that canopy. 👍

[@kevinfield6614]

love the rig ,,,all the good gear...but havin" the ducks guts won't help when no ad-blue due to availability ,,, the country almost came to a standstill recently...(can run the old diesels on fish and chips (used/fresh oils) try using a bag of urea i bet the donk would suffer....anyways not tryin' spoil ya day...i love your/friends rig,,, he / she must of put in hard yards and is well deserved....i myself have always found simplicity to be the key,,,have travelled the remotes a few times in me nearin' 60 yrs...yeah have stuck some moments but when i looked back thats wat made the trip.....hats off for great eppy and review...will ask santa but don't like me luck...happy adventures people....Yanu..goodbye/ hope to see ya again....

[@scottroberts5033]

Epic truck. My favourite part would be the Russell Coight inspired sticker on the back of the jerry can holder. Time to hit the road!

[@theexplorelife]

CONGRATS MATE YOUR THE WINNER OF THE MSA COMP! send us a DM on instagram to collect your prize 😀

[@scottroberts5033]

@@theexplorelife sent you a DM mate. Thank you!

[@ascp67]

Love the ride height. Bet it’s tough finding a car park at Coles though

[@jakebsmulders5553]

My favourite part was how bloody big the truck was and the space in the cab what a rig

[@AbzAden]

I drive one of these for work I forget how huge they are until I drive my Honda 😂

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Apart from guessing who’s rig it was, my favourite part of the F350 would have to be ability to not worry about your GVM or GCM and still carry a boat and tow 4.5t! What a weapon!! Yew 🤙🏽

[@codyparker679]

Here the states where I live a super duty if the most common truck. Crazy to see how yall are just getting these things

[@gregorythompson5826]

Not really. It's simply a matter of North American manufacturers producing them in right-hand drive config from the factory.

[@steveberens9593]

Wow yes please more vids like this Matt. What a set up

[@neddalton5792]

Awesome beast love the kings suspension with 37s! but still love the big 79. Merry Christmas mate!

[@nzmarkb8713]

“I can only just see over the bonnet”. 😂😂😂 Mate you can only just see over a shopping trolley 😂😂😂

[@blakeportch119]

Mate ! Favourite part has gotta be the legal 37s. What a dream . Unreal bit of gear ⚙

[@slrstuff7408]

Just watched this poor bugger load his F350 onto a tow truck in Karratha and have it shipped all the way to Perth with a Factory Recall Failure. 'Lapping the Island' is his channel. Crushed diff tubes! never seen that kind of failure before. Devastating for him. He's humble and honest about it, least the dealer who sold it to him gave him great support. Buyer beware...

[@kevintaylor9311]

Now you done a walk around the big Chevee truck in the big Ford truck if you want to buy one if the prices with the same so money doesn’t come into it which to believe had the better set up for touring around Australia. Thx

[@theexplorelife]

We’ll do a comparison with the GMC and Rams first👌 but thanks for the feedback will keep it in mind

[@bedmaker]

Hey Matt, That F350 is a weapon! My favorite part of it would be the amount of torque it produces. I could only imagine how effortlessly it would tow. The Explore Rigs is a fantastic addition to your channel. It's so interesting to see other set ups and how different people travel. Look forward to seeing a few more. Cheers!

[@louismccully5411]

would be interesting to see what the torque specs are at the wheels

[@miketyler4536]

@@louismccully5411 the only way the torque would be better is if it were a dually.

[@louismccully5411]

@@miketyler4536 probably not

[@miketyler4536]

@@louismccully5411 They are geared differently. So, yes dually has the M300 vs the SRW has the M275

[@lhurst9550]

Glad to see ya'll finally getting real trucks down under.

[@dixonsantana-lamboy8432]

What classifies as a "real" truck. All the truck offering from the big 3 feel like Fisher-Price products. Our Department of State doesn't want those things. They're nice trucks, but longevity is not the first thing that comes mind with anything from the big 3. To each their own.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@dixonsantana-lamboy8432 those trucks routinely go 300k plus miles under heavy towing conditions. Here in America Toyota has lost lawsuits for their vehicles not being reliable. In fact, Toyota has a ton of technical service bulletins that the push for their trucks to attempt to subvert Federal recall campaigns.

[@zenlemiller7831]

Huge payload! Good luck around Aus!

[@drugansltd4344]

Mate I really enjoyed the video, and the truck is mental, love it

[@AkaComeau]

Snow wheeling these trucks are fun and a hassle from the weight but man it’s fun

[@barbarasmith5240]

Probably the space for travelling and that water storage is awesome

[@k9-unit-australia275]

If you’re f truck is actually registered as a truck (heavy vehicle) there’s no limit on your lift & tyre size. You can lift it 20 feet and run tractor tyres if you want to. PS absolutely beautiful rig mate.👍

[@coreygolder6503]

Also need a heavy vehicle licence. So it really puts restrictions on who can drive it.

[@milesabove5259]

@@coreygolder6503 that’s the point of the heavy vehicle licence.

[@cwp1alpha]

Nice setup. I'm curious on doing this to a factory built Tremor F350, or to have bigger axles do it on a F550 with a single rear wheel conversion kit. The abilities of these big Super Duty rigs is the pulling and obviously rhe carrying abilities. I would however stick to steel wheels with either 17" or 18" wheels through someone like ProComp. But these rigs proved themselves with vehicles used by the Wescotts in their Turtle Expedition rigs, as well as the American built Earth Roamers.

[@rich7447]

Limited, Platinum, King Ranch Lariat, XLT, XL trim levels from highest down. Platinum and King Ranch are comparable, but Platinum if more city/modern, KR is more country. This truck is the shorter wheelbase (Crew Cab 6.5' bed) single rear wheel. The F350 DRW and F450 have a lot more payload.

[@MrBede80]

Awesome episode Matty 👌🏻 dream rig for the missus and I once the kids hit 18 years old 😆 already planning the build 😆

[@isabellarobson2499]

Love the vid mate! I love the canopy set up and the boat loader 🤙🤙🤙

[@SummitOverlandCa]

Hey Matt you should do a rig run down on our RAM (Gelert) would be cool to do a virtual tour.

[@jasonthompson6270]

Congrats Matty finally a decent vid on a fkn weapon of a touring truck instead of bloody Land Cruisers' all the time. I said it in the comments with your 70 series build...And now I suspect you may in fact, just maybe want a real weapon, after watching this vid??? I could be wrong. Awesome to see this rig with a great Aussie brand - GCI Traytec - tray and canopy set up. In my book GCI would have to be the best going round. Great Vid bloke, all the same. 👍👍👍

[@theexplorelife]

Would take my 79 all days for touring Australia 👌 these are two big for where I have been. My poor 79 Struggled to fit the tracks would destroy this thing!

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Matt great video & not having to worry about the your GVM or GCM would be a bonus 👍

[@MattyDee80]

Shoulda got the big one! lol Nice lookin rig fella! Start stock-piling your Adblue supply though!

[@pa1264]

Nice rig, I've seen one come to my work place I said to the owner nice rig/and set up no response alright then kefs😁

[@jasonswift7098]

I would have gone for the RAM 3500 but, the F-350 is pretty good. This car is registered to WA as LR vehicle so how was all the work done at places in VIC and QLD? It's now back in Perth and awaiting a new diff, axle housing and leaf spring attachment pack from USA under recall.

[@Joftaky]

That is seriously impressive!

[@mikekay213]

Very impressive, for that kinda size and money I wonder if just getting a 4x4 camper would make more sense and avoid towing?

[@Tomfissh]

Yeah, definitely for a family holiday rig, but for versatility, if you wanted to go on trails without bringing your whole camper, or down onto the sand with the dinghy on the roof. But an F150 would likely do the same. This is a hobby, not a necessity.

[@jdenmark1287]

He wants the extra room a caravan provides.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

Won’t look new for long without decent mudflaps, stones will tear it up pretty quick. As for height if it’s registered as a light rigid you can go for a 6 inch + lift legally so long as the headlight height is no more then 1310mm. Heavy vehicle legislation isn’t as restrictive vs light vehicle

[@HardstylePete]

Where can I find info on modifications to light rigid trucks?

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

@@HardstylePete the code is VSR 11-13 from memory has all the technical data for heavy vehicles iirc

[@andrewford80]

Feel for these guys, the truck looked so good but they have had a rough go of it with this vehicle.

[@ryanryan5162]

Awesome rig. Favourite part would definitely be how you need a truck licence to drive it because it’s that big. Need more of these 🤙🏽

[@danejohnston4887]

That is one of the most epic trucks getting around!!! 🤤 what a beast yeeewwww 🤙🏼

[@andrewwaller1948]

Ha ha ha Great vid, that rig is so big you looked like my son jumping into my 79 series when he was 6 😜😜😜😜

[@stanfordbanks3399]

I'm here in America and it's great to see you guys picking up on our full size Trucks. You need to review our F350 with the 7.3L Godzilla gas motor... It takes 1000 pounds out of the weight of the truck... Once again love your channel and your family on the road... The Banks Family USA

[@Casp3rthefriendly]

We would all LOVE to get into the big trucks but unfortunately it’s out of most peoples budgets. This build is way over $200,000AUD. Hopefully when popularity increases the prices decrease! 👍🏼

[@RambunctiousHamster]

​@@Casp3rthefriendlyI traveled to Australia years back, and I could never get over how expensive everything is. Hard to have anything actually manafactured in Australia when your population is only around 30 million, and your land area is so massive.

[@mattluszczak8095]

Drive down the highway like a king!

[@corieegan1409]

What a beast mate would love a video on the van

[@bugsy1254]

Thanks for the video. Really impressive setup. I don't know much about the subject so have a dumb question. Do you buy the F350 without a tub? Who takes it off and what happens to it. Thinking about buying Ram 1500. Can it be changed to a canopy after buying it? Thanks.

[@scoot22]

Favourite part is the luxury and that awesome canopy. Least favourite is the ad-blue 😢

[@neilcrispin2261]

Great episode and loved the canopy set up 👍

[@gazzore7339]

Great in the open sandy desert, what about tight corners or trail side trees?

[@veneratedmortal4369]

I think the roos will go under being that big. They don't jump high when running normally. I have never had one cone over my bonnet and I have only a sedan. Normally side or under. Yes they do sometimes go over but more rare.

[@Naessey]

Underbody draws. Wow. Having owned car with open/shut panels, would give anything to have draws. Also, standup fridge. Becoming the ‘standard’ now. I have fridge and freezer with traditional lids on the top and such a space waster. Next build, upright fridge will be only option. Oh, did I say I love the draws.

[@aussiegirl7145]

Love to see more truck reviews, thanks.

[@theexplorelife]

More to come!

[@leighdouglas5534]

Unreal rig love the set up on the back , rear winch is cool

[@adrianvaughan1815]

79series boys be frothing on all them cup holders

[@michaelmelnyk3993]

I grew up in Canada and moved back to Australia a few years ago, and I try and tell people that they are missing out. The "luxury" you get in any of the American trucks is far better than what we offer here in Australia. I think for me the only thing I hate is the price. I owned a new F-150 in Canada and it cost less or the same as any stock standard ute you can buy here. but after importing to think they cost anywhere form $150,000 - $200,000 is a bit sickening. If manufacturers realised that there is a real market here I think they would see a lot of success.

[@joe_allen7742]

Good news! We now build and sell f-150-250 and also the ram 2500 and 3500

[@frednurk8590]

One roo, you're rooted.

[@riamriam6758]

No mate. Hit them all the time and you gotta be unlucky to do damage.

[@stevec413]

Fav part would have to be the room/space in the cab. I guess the powerstroke aint bad either!

[@miketyler4536]

The Delete option makes it even better

[@retiredppd]

Look into rock slide engineering in the USA for an off road power step.

[@benhook___]

Favourite part of the F350. The whole damn thing!

[@KirizOn-Aiui]

Not gonna lie but I was waiting for Derek to say his favourite line * it’s a great thing * lol

[@heytherebato]

great ground clearance. usually these giant rigs sit too close to the ground

[@AdventureN]

Beast mode activated!

[@firmin7146]

Bar wise. A custom 4 poster would look mint

[@davidstadulis3356]

F350 rear axle has a higher weight limit than the standard F250 axle. No diff in the front axles.

[@richexpeditions9005]

Bring on the big girl !

[@kristinademchenko1058]

Wow! I love everything about that truck! Definitely love the idea of the back sliding tray for recovery gear definitely easier then finding random spots for it in the Ute or tub. I’ve been wanting to get one but have to save up for it then give my Ute to the partner while I have the nice shiny new rig 😂

[@stillworkin]

Very nice outfit and I am a Ford man at heart so enjoyed watching. I would prefer to stick to Landcruisers and the places it takes you.

[@shoegum7362]

There's a company that make those electronic side steps but are rock sliders, mainly built for Jeeps but maybe they've developed it for more vehicles.

[@stn7172]

@alida flus new Toyota and Hilux are crap mate

[@shaunwatson2074]

Have you done a review of the Ram 2500 Laramie

[@theexplorelife]

not yet mate maybe next on the list

[@danieldavison4655]

Canopy setup is mint🤙

[@aaronryan7021]

Is it possible to take the Fremantle Cat bus to all these locations you want to go with the 350...? This build is very good. Great video.

[@ettoezlolz]

Solid video, awesome 😎💪💯

[@joshuabamford5396]

That thing is a tank! Soo rad

[@toddrohrlach8336]

Heavy and hard to manevour off road though. I have a 250 and it tows wicked but limited in bush tracks . I have had to reverse about a k out a track because of tight trees . But I still love the F Trucks. The future of touring Aus I would say no just on the cost to buy and run. This would be well over $200 000.