Found this on the Phoenix Camper website, I wish they would do a write up on it.
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Yes, I'd love to know more about that truck. Any idea on the make of the pop up camper?
FORD RAPTOR EXPEDITION (pics)
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Yes, I'd love to know more about that truck. Any idea on the make of the pop up camper?
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Alright, I've had enough of this!!!!!!!!! You need to stop buying all these bad *** rigs!!! Raptor, LJ, SMB, KTM, Taco, what's next?!?!??!?
I'm scheduling a trip to LI.
And I think the Raptor is sick with a camper. Who cares about load capacity? Put a set of bags on it and cruise on down the road is what I say.
That rig with the pop up really got me thinking. Another forum offered this pic.
I really like it but those rear jacks scare me. They really look vulnerable and reduce departure angle.
Just found out it is a Phoenix pop up camper sold by Coyote RV in Colorado. Wish I new about this earlier.
I really like it but those rear jacks scare me. They really look vulnerable and reduce departure angle.
Just found out it is a Phoenix pop up camper sold by Coyote RV in Colorado. Wish I new about this earlier.
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1loudLX
Observer
a Raptor on long island...:ylsmoke: Must make for a smooth commute though, I hate our road quality in NY.
for anyone that wants to see a few clips of the raptor in places OTHER then baja
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swILh5BjJag"]YouTube- 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Review at the Deer Hill Rally[/ame]
thecriscokid
Explorer
I like the "light and fast idea" It has it's pros and cons obviously. Backpackers and bike riders are always trying to do it to enjoy the trails and the speed. The Raptor would be pretty fun in Mex, or anywhere for that matter.
I'm sure with proper planning a lighter build with a Flippac and not much more than fuel, food and water one could have a properly balanced rig. Really the only thing holding the truck back from carrying more weight is that the rear suspension was designed for "light and fast" (empty).
I'm sure Fox would gladly sell you another set of rear shocks with the proper damping and rebound for a +500-600lb custom rear leaf set up.
I'm sure with proper planning a lighter build with a Flippac and not much more than fuel, food and water one could have a properly balanced rig. Really the only thing holding the truck back from carrying more weight is that the rear suspension was designed for "light and fast" (empty).
I'm sure Fox would gladly sell you another set of rear shocks with the proper damping and rebound for a +500-600lb custom rear leaf set up.
Desert Dan
Explorer
I wish Ford would make an SUV on the Raptor platform. That would be nice!
x32792
Adventurer
Model Bloat
I wish Ford would make a small Bronco like the concept I've been reading about since 2004. If that isn't possible, I'd settle for a smaller and capable F100 Series.
In my humble opinion, all Ford trucks have gotten way too big. The new Super Duty series trucks are HUGE and the Raptor ain't no tiny thing either. You can't even park a new Super Duty in a normal size garage.
I wish Ford would make a small Bronco like the concept I've been reading about since 2004. If that isn't possible, I'd settle for a smaller and capable F100 Series.
In my humble opinion, all Ford trucks have gotten way too big. The new Super Duty series trucks are HUGE and the Raptor ain't no tiny thing either. You can't even park a new Super Duty in a normal size garage.
x32792
Adventurer
Yes, they all suffer from Model Bloat...Few real mechanical advancements or improvements, but the prices keep going up...Same products in bigger boxes...Add a few inches in length and width and BLAM...$10,000-15,000 more!
Outback
Explorer
Bring back just the simple reliable old style bronco. Hell even use the same body panels ect. It would be a huge hit.
Simple basic interior with AC and a cd player/radio
selectable lockers front and rear
small Ford V8
manual and automatic transmissions
Super crawly low range
fully skid plated out under belly and rocker panels
no carpet! Rhino lined at the factory
33" tires with optional 35"
factory mounted 9K Warn winch up front
Roll cage tucked up nice and neat
same size as early Bronco.
Done
Simple basic interior with AC and a cd player/radio
selectable lockers front and rear
small Ford V8
manual and automatic transmissions
Super crawly low range
fully skid plated out under belly and rocker panels
no carpet! Rhino lined at the factory
33" tires with optional 35"
factory mounted 9K Warn winch up front
Roll cage tucked up nice and neat
same size as early Bronco.
Done
Teamjeff
Observer
I'd love to see that as well! Unfortunately, the original won't be done (as cool as it would be!) in part due to safety regs. The Ford GT Supercar project was scrapped due to a 2007 safety requirement that had to do with inadequate protection for an adult that was something like over 180lb & under 4'10" tall. I'm sure those stats are not exact but you get the idea Too expensive to re-tool and redesign the car.
With the HUGE financial success Ford has had with the Raptor, I'd bet we're going to see that Bronco concept return in some form or another. I cant wait to see it!! :smiley_drive:
Too expensive to re-tool and redesign the car. With the HUGE financial success Ford has had with the Raptor, I'd bet we're going to see that Bronco concept return in some form or another. I cant wait to see it!! :smiley_drive:
