Modified 2018 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Overland Build

We walk you through the all of the mods we have done to our 2018 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk - Athena.
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[@Flo-ig6cj]

I just bought a 2017 Renegade Trailhawk. I love the fact that you really get out there and show how much you can do with these vehicles. Great videos, keep 'em coming!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Congratulations on the purchase!

[@johncarballo8740]

Shout out to all the Renegade family. I love my 2020 Renegade trailhawk.

[@htweelz]

Glad I found your channel. My son just picked up a fully loaded 2016 Renegade Trailhawk. It's his first newish vehicle. He's pretty excited about going off-roading with me and my Rubicon JLU. Looking at ideas to make his a little more off-road capable and I like the information on your channel. Love the overlanding setup on your rig.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Thank you, we also have another channel showing these off roading a little bit. Check out North Texas Jeep Renegades

[@htweelz]

@@RenegadeExpedition Yup I have watched some of those videos as well. :)

[@AArtedeDespertar-FernandoFFaso]

I'm from Brasil. Thanks for the good video and several explanations.👍

[@RenegadeExpedition]

You’re welcome. 😁 thank you for the like.

[@pmfcreations-official5468]

I'm from Brazil too :D

[@garycamilo7657]

you probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Been binge watching with my brother these days xD

[@kareemezra1350]

@Gary Camilo Yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :)

[@felix34jyg]

Nice finish color bro! I love it

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Thank you!

[@maxe7448]

Any possible walkthrough or advice for that rear camera relocation for the AVID bumper? Love the look of it on the spoiler, wouldn't mind doing it myself!

[@jamesdoerr7983]

I had a 2018 model, however I traded it in. I realize now what a mistake. I drove her 24k and never had one problem. I am thinking about getting a 2023, I sure love your videos.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Thank you! What did you trade it in for? -Andy

[@KAREKINFPV]

I took my renegade trailhawk on Black Bear Pass. It was terrifying but it did every bit of the trail.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

That’s impressive, especially with the renegades short wheel base. The are some sketchy spots on the trail.

[@PedalsNPetals]

Nice color! Just bought the granite chrystal color

[@cherrygarcia5514]

Yep 👍🏼

[@desertadventures4221]

Nice video

[@comfortablyroughingit2625]

I am in the process of building my adventure trailer. Did adding shocks make much of a difference with smoothing out trailer bounce?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

It did help.

[@Brianmc2134]

What wheels do you recommend that are similar to those KMC 16in? they don't sell them anymore I believe

[@ela.ruthlutz3704]

Nice

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Thank you

[@user-kw3ie2hm1k]

Is upgrading the alternator necessary for additional light bars? I know its rated 160 amps which is pretty good.. i really dont want to make the alternator upgrade as I am lazy haha

[@RenegadeExpedition]

We have not had to upgrade ours.

[@JimNsude]

This is absolutely great! Do you take on customers for modifications?

[@rubensyamawaki5015]

Hello guys, I loved your rear bumper with the tire and galon support! How did you manage to do that? Was it a custom made piece or a pre-fab? Congratulations on your contents!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

The bumper is from Avid. The rotopax carrier was added by Alan by welding on a custom bracket. -Andy

[@kempthofficial]

Is there a way you can show how you mounted that gun case to the top of the rack? Did the case have some sort or mounting system?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Drilled holes in the bottom of the case and bolted it to the rack. We can’t show you as we are no longer running that setup.

[@MrRedsix1]

Hey RE Redsix2724 I just would like to know for the rear bumper Whats the sight you got it from please help me and for the front as well.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Both are from Avid. Their website is avid.red

[@simbarawr116]

can you do how to videos, especially how you did the rear view camera onto the spoiler

[@RenegadeExpedition]

This channel is more about our trips and very few long term product reviews. However, I’ll check with Alan and Kristy to see we we can do one for our sister channel, North Texas Jeep Renegades.

[@martinmorillo7562]

what size in rims and tires do you have? And those headlights where can I find them? Great videos

[@RenegadeExpedition]

16” KMC wheels with 245/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires, purchased from Discount tire. For more information on our Rigs, feel free to check out our website. RenegadeExpedition.com

[@JPal462]

Is there a particular brand(s) of wheel spacers you prefer for the Renegade Trailhawks over others?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Not particularly, just make sure they are hub-centric spacers with the correct hub bore size.

[@claudekentner215]

Very nice set-up and thanks for the ideas. Any chance you'll share more info about your onboard air install?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Sure. Kristy has an ARB single that is wired and fuses direct to the battery. The on/off switch is activated through her switch panel. The compressor is mounted in the spare tire well, and the hose runs through a drain plug under the Jeep to the rear bumper. There is an adapter on the rear bumper. -Andy p.s. you can see this in action at the end of our Padre Island video.

[@claudekentner215]

@@RenegadeExpedition Thanks for the additional info on how you mounted and ran the wiring and tubes. I actually firs saw it in the Padre Island video and that's what led me to your Mods video, hoping you'd do a little walkthrough there. Ideas on approaches to onboard air have been pretty scarce on the inter-webs compared to lifts, racks, etc. Thanks again for the additional information on how you approached it.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@claudekentner215 just spoke to Alan and we will be looking to put together a video for you on the Rex01’s onboard air system. I can’t guarantee how quick we can get it out, but we will put one out for you. -Andy

[@claudekentner215]

@@RenegadeExpedition You guys are awesome, thank you.

[@mikecryptocuban6838]

Love your channel guys! Have you guys tried the old school method of installing sparkplug non-foulers onto the oxygen sensors throwing the code for your exhaust? It has worked on every vehicle I have ever put an cat-less exhaust on when it would normally throw a code. You just screw in the non fouler into the 02 bung, then the sensor into the non-fouler. Spark plug non foulers are $5 at any auto parts store!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

That’s awesome advice. The funny thing is, Alan was just talking with Modern Performance on Friday about that.

[@mikecryptocuban6838]

@@RenegadeExpedition It will work, try it! ;)

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@mikecryptocuban6838 we definitely plan on it.

[@PedalsNPetals]

I bet the bed liner paint all over really added weight?

[@sarahg992]

I love that front grill guard! Do you remember where she got it?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Kristy bought this bumper from Avid (grill guard is integrated) back when they were still making bumpers. -Andy

[@TG-ux4tt]

What’s the lift? Also any spacers?

[@natashacastro7763]

Hello! Can you tell what suspension have please ?

[@thomass8118]

Thanks for the upload. Will be following this channel closely. I currently have an Outback (2006), owned a Forester before and am actually considering a Jeep Renegade as my next vehicule since I want something smaller. Downside is that we don't get the 2.4 engine, we only have a 1.0, 1.3 and 1.4 turbo choice. IIRC, you guys also have the 1.3 turbo? Altough it makes great torque, I don't like small displacement engines :( .

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Thank you! We actually like the 1.3T more than the 2.4L. The torque difference is definitely noticeable when Offroad.

[@thomass8118]

@@RenegadeExpedition I agree, but I just don't trust small capacity turboed engines. I know technology has come a long way, but like you guys on the other side of the ocean always say: 'there is no replacement for displacement'. Still, the 1.3 or 1.4 is what I will have to choose if I decide to step away from Subaru.

[@codylong7963]

@@RenegadeExpedition How much of a difference have you seen in general driving / towing with the 1.3T? I know you guys have tons of mods, but would there be much difference for the average consumer doing occasional off roading/ camping?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@codylong7963 we haven’t towed with the 1.3T but there is a considerable performance difference between two. Everyone that we know that has driven both definitely prefers the 1.3T.

[@jeffb8562]

Hopefully you can figure out those codes and offer an alternative. - a fix. I’m very interested in more power for my Renegade.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

We did, it was due to the o2 sensors. We got a couple of spark plug defaulters then reinstalled the sensors, been good ever since.

[@jchoward4399]

About to have a renegade and really wanna get ideas of how to add more swag lol

[@RenegadeExpedition]

I don’t blame you. They are fun little Jeep’s. Feel free to check out our website to see build sheets for both of our fleet Renegades. www.RenegadeExpedition.com -Andy

[@wocufot]

how did you guys get your hands on the Avid rear bumper/tire carrier? they've been out of stock on those for almost a year+ now

[@RenegadeExpedition]

It was purchases a couple of years ago

[@wocufot]

@@RenegadeExpedition Ah, thought your modifications were recent based on the date of the video. I guess I will have to look elsewhere for a solution.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@wocufot sorry, a majority of this build was completed back in 2018

[@alexandrefeitosa]

Hi! Does this snorkel come from the factory in the car? If it was you who put it, how high can it stand in the water without bringing problems to Renegade? I'm from Brazil.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

The snorkel is aftermarket. It’s more for dust than anything else. If you were to add a snorkel and seal your air box it will help with water forwarding but be cautious with your electronics and transmission/differential breather tubes.

[@alexandrefeitosa]

@@RenegadeExpedition Thanks! Have a nice trip!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@alexandrefeitosa you’re welcome, good luck with your build. 🙂

[@juanvaldez6342]

I took my tire carrier off because it was banging around a little bit have you experienced that at all

[@RenegadeExpedition]

We have not experienced that. It’s a tight fit.

[@juanvaldez6342]

@@RenegadeExpedition okay so maybe I just have to tighten mine down a little bit take it off and mess with it

[@nachoarotzarena9740]

Hey How can i get The back Wheel in The outside of The trunk Im from Spain

[@RenegadeExpedition]

This bumper is from avid.red Wilco Off-road also makes tire carriers

[@otbs9967]

How reliable are these cars? I’ve even debating on the renegade or Crosstrek to start a overland build.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

They have been reliable, the only issues we’ve had were self inflicted. -Andy

[@GageRobinson]

What was the cost to bed-liner the whole Renegade? Next specific question is what would you guess the total cost to build it out? Just the jeep, not the trailer. Great video, enjoyed the whole thing, and was very impressed with how efficient and well engineered your setup was.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Somewhere in the ballpark of 13k for the full build. Alan and Kristy bed lined it themselves, so it only cost the price of materials. -Andy

[@GageRobinson]

@@RenegadeExpedition Very cool !!!! Thanks for the quick reply!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@GageRobinson you’re welcome. -Andy

[@miguelvillalobos5879]

what brand is your dashmount? great channel!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

In this video we are using a GoPro hero 8 black. But have since moved away from that camera.

[@checkeredflagfilms]

why don't you guys do an "interior" run through of both of the Renegades?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

The interiors are pretty basic. Not a whole lot going on there. However, we will be reshooting both renegades here in the future, so we can definitely add that in there.

[@luismandry1080]

Tengo una renegade me gustaría ponerla como la de ustedes y quiero ver si es 4x4

[@TwoFeetDown92]

I have an og liberty KK that I’m gonna retire soon because it gets like 8 miles a gallon if that 😂 did you reinforce the roof or have any issues because it’s only rated for 150 lbs. I’ve seen guys weld cross members in. Im pretty sure im going with a renegade because they’re awesome and get hella good mileage even after a lift and bigger tires from what I’ve seen. I had a Tj back in my teens and hated it for anything besides the trails because it drove like shit 2.4 or the 1.3? The 1.3 has more torque from what I’ve read but adding a turbo to a rig that I’ll be taking on trails seems sketchy to men

[@RenegadeExpedition]

We have both the 2.4 and the 1.3T in our fleet. We all agree the 1.3T is better all around, and the little bit of extra torque makes a huge difference. When we took the Big Bend Trip, the 1.3T was averaging about 21mpg fully loaded. The 2.4 was around 19mpg. We have not reinforced the roofs on these, but we also don’t exceed the 150lbs dynamic weight rating. If you want to check out our other channel North Texas Jeep Renegades we run some trails with both rigs and you can see the 1.3T in action. -Andy

[@kennethcurtis1856]

8 MPG on a Liberty KK? We get 20/21 MPG on the highway. 8 MPG is what we would get on our muscle cars of the 70s.

[@dionturner12]

Can you make a latitude off-road capable

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Most definitely. One of our NTJR admins has done some of the harder trails that we’ve completed in his Latitude. You can see his red latitude in action on our NTJR Badge of Honor video. Jeep Renegade Badge of Honor Tutorial and Off-roading kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvRqKqXjNuLeac His is also the renegade we used for the avid lift kit install video and pinch seam mod video.

[@vilhelmstein2091]

Should I stay away from the 2015 model? I found one with 43,000 miles and one owner.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Not necessarily, just make sure all of the recalls have been completed. Also, make sure to pull the drip stick, some of the 2.4l had oil consumption issues. If it’s low on oil, I would walk away.

[@chandlerescalante1558]

Love this rig! Is the color a paint job or a wrap?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Raptor lined. -Andy

[@chandlerescalante1558]

@@RenegadeExpedition can you explain what that means? Thanks!

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@chandlerescalante1558 sorry, the renegade is painted with a urethane bed liner.

[@checkeredflagfilms]

Nice build. Are you setup to do builds for 3rd parties?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Not particularly. What are you looking for?

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@RenegadeExpedition Considering a 2017 Renegade purchase followed by some camper conversion upgrades. Might need some muscle and expertise to accomplish. Enjoy your informative clips.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@checkeredflagfilms we can definitely help guide you. Feel free to shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@RenegadeExpedition Thanks. Will do.

[@dionturner12]

Where did you get the paint

[@RenegadeExpedition]

It’s clear raptor liner with a Toyota Quicksand color additive

[@Stooge1020]

did nobody else notice the frog at 17:47 near the lid latch area?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

I was curious if anyone was going to catch that. Lol.

[@luismandry1080]

Hola bueno días como están ustedes

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Bueno días! Bien, y tu? -Andy