OVERLANDING: Ford Excursion Buildout Summary - Walk through of modifications completed for Camping!

[@robgindc1]

The tailgate sink & faucet blow my mind; I'm sure i just watched that bit 20 times over. Very innovative, creative build.

[@rundmm]

Man, the things you have done to your X are awesome. You have a hell of a build going here, congrats.

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks a bunch appreciate it!

[@stormscott977]

I absolutely love it! So many ideas for my excursion!

[@ARluvr1]

What a kickass setup. I have a v10 excursion that has full suspension, lift, and am looking to build it into something like this.

[@fullmilright9023]

Man I love your channel. Your build is like 💯 what I’ve written down to start this winter. We just finished bulletproof-ing our 6.0 in our ‘04 and now it’s time to move on to build out. My daughters and I have camped for years and finally decided to convert the Excursion to an extended stay/overland. I’m inspired by your simple ideas that are extremely practical. Good stuff man!!

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks!! Love the support and glad we can inspire some Excursion buildouts!

[@handydaddy4232]

Can you make a short video and tell us about the fender flares on your truck?

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Yes. Bushwacker brand maybe? We are reaching out for info. Thanks

[@Shaboynga]

You’ve done a lot of unique stuff and kept it nice and clean. Great job on your rig!

[@jav1363]

I just bought an 2003 Eddie Bauer with 81k an excited about camping in it!!

[@TheExcursioners]

Heck yea awesome!!! welcome to the X Family!

[@jessemartinez2606]

Hows the 2003?

[@jav1363]

@@jessemartinez2606 it’s great, just prepare to set aside a pay-check for gas lol i bought an acufab throttle body, a volant closed box intake. An seems to be really responsive on the throttle and sounds a bit meaner too. Just need to install the y-pipe but waiting to set a shop appointment for that.

[@jessemartinez2606]

@@jav1363 thats awesome ive always wanted one but they are hard to find affordable and decent condition

[@jav1363]

@@jessemartinez2606 yeah, if you don’t mind the trip, they have a few in Oregon, and in Idaho, V10 an diesel 4x4 for sale. I’d recommend the V10 due to maintenance being cheaper but as well not so much due to the mpg. I’m at 10-11 mpg on city and about 15.5 highway with a level kit and 34s.

[@jondunlop4423]

Dude awesome video! Great build with great features without going over the top and breaking the bank. 🤙🏻

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks appreciate the compliments!

[@Radagast49230]

If you need to go up in tire size from where you are I have a lifted Excursion live in a wetland area. Go straight to 385/70R16 Mud Grapplers. They do extremely good in thick mud and the extra floatation from being 14.5 inch wide really makes a difference.

[@ejaljuwani4916]

dude that is badass!! i want to get an excursion so badly. amazing

[@JoshuaFletcher]

Thanks for the information and inspiration for the build I'm gonna do on my '03 excursion.

[@TheExcursioners]

Heck yea! I have been seeing more and more Overland Excursions, so cool and such capable vehicles!

[@ryanlear8278]

Nice build!

[@TheExcursioners]

Thank you!! I have to make a new video as its only gotten better :)

[@owlclaw]

Nice Rig, good video. Those rear captain chairs :) This beast was way ahead of its time! I've been keeping my eye out for a pair with no luck.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Well done brother Have fun!

[@harvestblades]

The old school manual airbags are a great idea

[@chrisu3258]

Great Video, looking forward to more of them !

[@TheExcursioners]

Awesome, thank you!

[@williamhoward8732]

Faucet fix try using one or two forked spring clips.

[@andrewbentley1124]

Great Video!! Love the rig!!

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks!!! - check out the updated video with the additional mods :)

[@elenatestori5937]

Well done Greg! Looks great

[@davidmorgan3162]

Very cool! Love the simple ideas.

[@TheExcursioners]

Glad you like them!

[@jonathanlimon3705]

No details on the lift gate gas struts. What size?

[@worldofairsoft]

I really like your build man! I’m doing similar stuff with a 03 v10 excursion limited starting a channel as well Expedition Excursion, I’m also in Colorado if you have want to hit the trail with another excursion!

[@TheExcursioners]

Lets get a CO Excursion meet up camping trip going - would be awesome! I will try to get around to starting a facebook meet up group this week.

[@TheExcursioners]

Also looking forward to your channel! Send me the link when you get it up and running.

[@worldofairsoft]

Heck yeah!! Looking forward to it!!

[@worldofairsoft]

@@TheExcursioners that would be a lot of Fun actually

[@expeditionexcursion2031]

@@TheExcursioners yes!!!

[@SithLordBishop]

got a link for those air bags. I like the idea of a basic one like this

[@TheExcursioners]

Hey I dont have the link - got them a while ago - I think off of Carid.com

[@leecovette6895]

nice build man just subed i cant wait to do my EX up Shes got 431k on her tho

[@BlueLabelDrinker]

Nice build...I really appreciate your creative approach to the build!

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks appreciate that!

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Lovin your setup. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks for watching!

[@woxie4990]

Very interesting, thank you. Please give us the rear airbag deets at around ~3:58 for us when u can 🙏

[@B1GSPO0N]

You can buy letters for that grille, they made it so you replace 2 of the with a f and r and then it says ford like the raptor one

[@elisauls4854]

this is sick

[@TheExcursioners]

Thanks! New roof rack and lights coming soon! Got to keep it going!

[@l.r9655]

Great setup! You did a awsome job! What year f250 did you get the front bench seat from and how did you install?

[@Ninernutkid49]

What are the best shocks i can buy for my 2000 V10 original height no lift?

[@danielsigala9324]

Great truck! Can you share manufacturer of your fender flares?

[@TheExcursioners]

Not sure of manufacture - ordered them off CarId.com - the pictures show gray but the description is matte black.

[@brooksjorgensen7621]

Dude sick truck! My white excursion is getting turned into this as well. And idea for your switched. Winch. Generator or air compressor. Also could have one control a wifi system. I also would love one of those hats where can I get one?

[@TheExcursioners]

Love the ideas!!! all on the to do list for winter projects :) -- as for hat , Mika had them made but I will ask her where she got them! What Wifi system do you recommend?

[@SithLordBishop]

How do you like the Ridge grapplers in the ice, snow, slush etc we get here in CO on the roads? Looking at these vs the KO2s. We do a lot of longer road trips so I like the quite of the RGs and the KO2s are very loud. RGs are better off road but we don't do a lot of crazy off road. KO2s rate better in the snow / ice winter conditions.

[@TheExcursioners]

The ridge grapplers are just ok - not even close my actual winter tires. We don't really drive the truck in the winter, the few times I do it slides around. If you are looking for a daily winter driver tire I would choose something else.

[@mechatronx4383]

are those the stock wheels?

[@brooksjorgensen7621]

Yes please, links would be awesome man!! Also what kind of rack does the tent sit on?

[@TheExcursioners]

Hello! It sits on a Front Runner rack - we love it - its off our jeep so a bit small but works great.

[@Hal-Life]

I Like your ideas for the EX. I have a 2 wheel drive that I want to convert but question wether to because it's not a 4x4. I live in Florida and I want to explore the S. West. Can I reasonably go off-roading in my vehicle? Add a winch? How much do you use 4x4? Thanks.

[@TheExcursioners]

Hi Hal - As long as you stay out of Mud and Sand you are most likely going to be just fine. We don't really put ours into 4x4 often. You could always just put a locker on the rear and that would solve 95% of the issues when off-roading.

[@Hal-Life]

@@TheExcursioners Thanks for your response. Could you explain a "Locker"?

[@TheExcursioners]

@@Hal-Life A locker is can be added to your rear differential and it makes it so that both rear tires will drive power. Currently if one of your tires losses traction that one will spin while the other does not. The locker makes it so that both spin regardless of traction. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qXqIKufrqjgq8

[@ericcorder]

New to the X family. Just bought an 01. Love the fiberglass tables on the back doors. How did you do that? I would like the tables on both doors. Any tips would be great.

[@TheExcursioners]

pretty simple just some plywood / hinges on the bottom (drilled holes and riveted in) and some wires to hold it up.

[@ericcorder]

@@TheExcursioners Sweet, That’s what I thought, but wasn’t sure how you attached. So you drilled holes and riveted then in. Thanks for the info. I definitely am going to do it.

[@amnlarry]

Love excursion. What rear suspension did you go with?

[@TheExcursioners]

Went this the X/C code leaf springs - they are off the F250, gives you about a 1.5 lift.

[@handydaddy4232]

Awesome build! Any plans for an awning?

[@TheExcursioners]

Hey! So we have an Ikamper awning - it attaches to the rooftop tent - works great just haven't used it much. I have been brainstorming a rear awning idea to cover the kitchen area when the weather turns bad. Issue with like a 270 awning is that the rear hatch opens up so much the awning doesn't have room to swing around. Ideas welcome!

[@AndresLopez-km9cr]

Hi.. one question. What you guys prefer?? Diesel or gas??

[@TheExcursioners]

We are gas so I would favor gas :) - but I ran quit a lot of numbers and while the Diesel (7.3) is an amazing engine the premium in cost was just not worth it. I can replace my V10 twice over for the price of a 7.3 with 250K on it. And while the MPG is not fun it is what it is - not buying this truck to save on fuel lol!

[@AndresLopez-km9cr]

@TheExcursioners hell no!!! We are the last to enjoy fosil fuel before electric take over , lol lol amazing Chanel... really like it ,

[@antn8387]

the best X in the overland game

[@TheExcursioners]

Haha thank you!!

[@Gabe5325]

What kind of fender flares do you have on the truck if you don’t mind me asking

[@dracoburik1]

Hi, I like you set up. What size tires are you using? How do you like them so far? I have 2002 Ex with the V10 as well. Keep on making great videos! Thank you!

[@TheExcursioners]

35" inch x 12.5" on 17" inch rims. Love them!

[@neilhuizing1382]

Do you have any problems with the body bushings under your feet when you're off road

[@TheExcursioners]

Not yet!

[@32hernandez93]

Nice

[@wtfamerica1]

Did the center console from the F250 just bolt in? I’d like to get rid of my center console to have the center seat instead.

[@TheExcursioners]

We actually got the truck like this, I believe it is off a 07 F250 - looks like it just bolted in.

[@edwardman1742]

Never said what springs you’re going to put in the rear. I put “modified” B codes on my X. I’m curious, so do tell!

[@TheExcursioners]

Delayed response but this is what we went with! www.sdtrucksprings.com/ford-excursion-leaf-spring-swap-with-f250-springs 43-1261 Rear 43-818 Front

[@Uneek637]

Is there a reason you went with the V10 over the 2 diesel options? In the market for a family getaway hauler and torn between an excursion, which I have always wanted, or a GX470 which I'm sure my wife will be happier maneuvering.

[@TheExcursioners]

Went with the V10 due to the price point. We paid $6K and at the time the 7.3 was going for $20K with the same miles (100K). I would have to drive 250K miles to break even and then diesel repairs are much more. The 6.0 is good but they must have the correct work done to them (bullet proof etc.) or they will cost you an arm and a leg. The V10 Triton is a great motor, not fast but reliable and has the torque needed to pull whatever. We love it, just make sure to check the sparkplugs every so often.

[@contrabassbob]

$6k for a 4x4 V10 with 100k is a steal!

[@brendanmay28]

What stereo deck do you have in there?

[@TheRuthie5]

My son got like 300 subscribers in 2 days cuz his ticktoc video took off and got 20k views. It was just a short video about airplane mechanics. His Channel is Aerocrafty and it really shot up quick. Wish you luck. My husband has a white 2000 Excursion so we sit and watch you. :)

[@angelosegrettoiv6396]

do the 35s rub at all?

[@TheExcursioners]

Very little and I just need to cut some plastic and it wont rub at all.

[@ga2kim]

What year is that F250 jumper seat in the front?

[@TheExcursioners]

Hey George, not sure as it came with the truck when we bought it. I assume its off a 2000-2005 F250?

[@corysm30]

Do you have the factory 3.73 gears or 4.30? How much did the 35's hurt the fuel range and take off?

[@rundmm]

Don't know about his but I have a 01 diesel and I put a 6in lift and 35 in street tires, went from 16 mpg to just a touch of 13 mpg.

[@TheExcursioners]

Factory 3.73 gears - fuel impact was minimal on the V10 (can it honestly get worse haha). I didn't go with larger as a lot of the forums I read said once you step up to 37's and larger you need to re-gear.

[@TheExcursioners]

I also moved from a Mud tire to the hybrid Ridge Grappler so I think that helped.

[@corysm30]

@@TheExcursioners I'm definitely a fan of the ridge grapplers. I will be moving back to them.

[@woxie4990]

That's odd ... I remember the 6.8L V10's being configured for 4.30 gears, with the 4x2 setup this was the most capable tower.

[@SithLordBishop]

how do you like the 16in rims? Was considering going 17s.

[@TheExcursioners]

Love the 16" - more room to air down is always good.

[@fritzschmidt7045]

@@TheExcursioners The tires in the video are 17in, ya?

[@TheExcursioners]

@@fritzschmidt7045 16in

[@fritzschmidt7045]

@@TheExcursioners Don't mean to be a jerk about this small point; I do like your truck and the concept of the Excursion as an overlanding rig. However, the tires are marked 35X12.50R17 (which require a 17in wheel).

[@TheExcursioners]

@@fritzschmidt7045 Not a jerk at all! I am an idiot --- yes they are 17'' rims - not sure why I thought I had 16'' (that's what stock excursions come with. I was looking at 18'' 2 years ago and went with the 17'' for the extra deflate potential. Great catch and my apologies - straight brain fatigue - going to go watch the video and see what I say!

[@juandartyy]

15:30

[@twayland6186]

Is your excursion really sitting at 10k lbs?

[@TheExcursioners]

Its pretty close when fully packed up, here is my math - Excursion 8,000 (full tank) + 150 water tank (18 gallons) + 300 rooftop tent and rack / awning + 150 Aux Batteries and box + 200 Camp box fully loaded with gear + 100 Cooler and Camping gear (bags, toys, paddleboard) + 100 Bikes and bike rack + 50 Extra spare on roof + 400 (people + dog)...So right around 9,500 pounds fully loaded up! I will try to get on a scale before heading out for camping just for kicks!

[@johnburlake1229]

You stacked 3 blocks on the rear axle for lift ????? Wtf

[@TheExcursioners]

3 Blocks what???? absolutely not, its is - axle - stock block (need this for airbags to mount) - 2 inch block - leaf spring.

[@joe7004]

I have no problem subscribe me to your channel this is exactly what I want to do, I do have a question how many miles on your truck when you bought it and how many miles do you have on it now?

[@TheExcursioners]

108K when we bought it 2 years ago and 117K now. We only use it on weekend camping trips.

[@joe7004]

@@TheExcursioners Thanks for the reply yeah that’s exactly what I want to do I’ll keep following you thank you

[@glenfdoss]

To many blocks

[@CzWill]

Overlanding 😂

[@Adventures0fJames]

Is your box custom made inside your truck or is there a place to find them?

[@TheExcursioners]

Custom made - I have thought about starting a little side hustle business to build them for sale!

[@Adventures0fJames]

@@TheExcursioners I’m pretty sure there’s a company out there that does it. I’m about to pick up a bulletproofed 6.0 so was curious. I’d buy one lol