Thanks Mate enjoyed your chat about your set-up I have a XLT only done 2000k and looking for similar set-up but do like the 270 awning but I am interested in the Maxliner Venture canopy with central locking But looking forward to making a suitable touring rig out of it

That’s one tuff looking truck

Just had a Rhinoman Expedition canopy fitted to my Ford Ranger but with the solid doors. Good canopy

@10mmsocketAdventures

2 ай бұрын

What do you think of it?

@alanmacaulay6496

2 ай бұрын

@@10mmsocketAdventures good quality just took 8 months to get it into the country.

Build suits the XLT to a T - great to see this

The canopy matches the Ranger styling, and you were right to go with the glass. The drawn-out mess with that camera guarantees I will not use ARB to upgrade my Ranger.

@10mmsocketAdventures

11 ай бұрын

Yes, the glass looks a bit smarter.

@tyzon00800

10 ай бұрын

Horrible the gap from the vehicle back window to the canopy is poor , black is the worst colour for a canopy given the interior temp is approx 10d hotter than colour You would be the only next gen with that style on , that should tell you something

@10mmsocketAdventures

10 ай бұрын

What if the Ranger was black?😒

Have you installed the J-Braces in order to prevent the loadbin from cracking when having over 45kg on it? My 2019 XLT 10speed loadbin cracked on both sides on the front while only driving tar and light gravel and then destroyed itself on our trip through Botswana. Only had a Bushtech Alluminium Canopy, Alu Cab RTT and 270 awning. All fitted by reputable installers. Luckily, my insurance covered the damages as Ford voided the warranty, saying it was due to using non Ford Approved brackets 😂. Then, with the new Gen, they sell the J braces separately in order for the loadbin not to crack. Clearly, a Ford problem and running away from their responsibilities to the consumers. So after fixing the loadbin, I traded it in on a Toyota Hilux Legend. Safe travels and watch that loadbin 🍻.

@pac-man_2.088

9 ай бұрын

Here in South Africa it's also recommended to bolt down the front canopy brackets to the front panel of the loadbin. Due to the crime rate in SA we also prefer the solid side doors instead of the glass due to prying eyes looking at what they can smash and grab. Keep the update videos coming and safe travels.

@10mmsocketAdventures

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the J-bracing is a worry, but it was fitted by a Ford dealer, so far so good. 👍🏻

@10mmsocketAdventures

9 ай бұрын

@pac-man_2.088 Theft is always a worry ay. The way Rhino-man fits the bracing on the inside helps a lot.

I like what you have done with the build. It seems to me, unless front camera problems are happening without the bull-bar fitted, it is an ARB problem. If it only happens when the bull-bar is fitted it because of the way ARB has done it. The fact that ARB has designed a new bracket suggests the original bracket was not a good design for the job. I am just wondering what sort of fuel economy you are getting since you have done the mods? Again best of luck on your build.

@10mmsocketAdventures

11 ай бұрын

11.9 to 12.1 per hundred. Yes, I was thinking the same thing (ARB).

I like the awning, easy, convenient, 30 seconds to deploy. Who makes it. Do they export.

@10mmsocketAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, you could try exporting it, but I can't imagine the frieght cost. The bush company is the supplier.

How sturdy is the awning? Would you need to tie it down in a storm or wind?

@10mmsocketAdventures

10 ай бұрын

I would highly recommend that.

Hi Mark .. how far away is that from Windsor?

@10mmsocketAdventures

11 ай бұрын

About 40 minutes