TheWhalen

TheWhalen

Inspired by a 10 week sabbatical from my corporate job, I first crafted this channel to document my sabbatical adventures driving my 2018 F-150 Ford Raptor, kitted out for overland as I went on a 12,000 adventure through the western United States.

I'm continuing to document my off-road and camping adventures, as well as all my gear and upgrades for overlanding and off-roading to build an an epic PreLander (think cross between Overland and PreRunner)! I've always been drawn to travel and the great outdoors. I have a passion for high performance vehicles from fast trucks and kitted out rigs, to exotic supercars. Follow me on my journey as I grow as a creator.

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  • @pjs9702
    @pjs97023 күн бұрын

    Glad I found your channel. Fellow Oregonian here! Building out my Tremor and starting with the same Retrax you have. Wondering which rack you use that is compatible with the Retrax? looking for a rack that is no more than 12 inches high so I can still get truck with roofnest on it in the garage! Thanks for any thoughts.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 күн бұрын

    Go with Xtrusion Ovrland, great small company to support. I ran ReTrax setup with their rack for a long while.

  • @pjs9702
    @pjs97029 күн бұрын

    Love what you did with this build. I am wanting to do same thing with my Tremor but not sure if it will fit in garage. Can you tell me what the height is from bed rail to the top of your camper? Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 күн бұрын

    At over 8ft no garage for me.

  • @johnheath4305
    @johnheath430511 күн бұрын

    Please post before and after transmission temperatures

  • @Eastsidegeorgiaboy
    @Eastsidegeorgiaboy14 күн бұрын

    I thought it was a Team Rocket "R" 😂😂😂

  • @saptak
    @saptak20 күн бұрын

    That keffiyeh looks sick 😊

  • @WyattLincoln11
    @WyattLincoln1125 күн бұрын

    Glad you made it. It helps when you have the right truck.

  • @densioful
    @densiofulАй бұрын

    Would love to go camping in Oregon with you guys.

  • @lizav2296
    @lizav2296Ай бұрын

    I saw your truck on the road and just had to check your channel out! Looks epic! The truck shines in the sun even if it was a bit cloudy and rainy today. We live on a nearby street so I've seen your truck many times, but just haven't noticed the sticker! Seeing familiar houses in a youtube video is soooo weird!

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching neighbor!

  • @davejordan2337
    @davejordan2337Ай бұрын

    I have the same torque arm and actually the same color as that blue is an accent color to my black Raptor. I love the feel of the instant torque when you hit the go pedal. Also zero axel wrap when playing in the sand. All while protecting that rear end and not affecting ground clearance. Great product. Love the videos.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @kacekace3676
    @kacekace3676Ай бұрын

    What are the bump stop brackets

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    I think you're asking where they come from and they are from Krazy House Customs who also made the lower control arms.

  • @johngordon2929
    @johngordon2929Ай бұрын

    Ok that sounds like an F1

  • @johngordon2929
    @johngordon2929Ай бұрын

    Nick if you have trouble finding the hole put some hair around it helps a ton old Master Mechanic trick

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    ... 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @johngordon2929
    @johngordon2929Ай бұрын

    You can’t run headers on those little 6cylinders? Oh well let’s here what it sounds with the new exhaust hopefully better then a12 year old going through puberty

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    The new exhausts sounds awesome!

  • @nicoleblack6545
    @nicoleblack6545Ай бұрын

    Best car guy ever!

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    😎

  • @SunnyGagan
    @SunnyGagan2 ай бұрын

    Hello Boss, Can you please suggest where to buy this rack from and how much does it cost.thanks

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Go here, solid guys and a really ingenious rack system! xtrusion-overland.com/?gad_source=1

  • @SunnyGagan
    @SunnyGaganАй бұрын

    @@TheWhalen thanks 😊

  • @lomasturbo9328
    @lomasturbo93282 ай бұрын

    This video is a disappointment to me because i didnt seee when you installed the intercooler as it says in your title!

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Good note, this was done as a two part vlog a few years ago, I won't do that anymore to limit confusion. You can find the first part here that focuses on intercooler. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4GnmNiFl6_PcZc.htmlsi=Zg9lhNddZcLJzAl7

  • @lomasturbo9328
    @lomasturbo9328Ай бұрын

    @@TheWhalen i did see your second video my bad bro good video btw

  • @user-dv7nk7hy3f
    @user-dv7nk7hy3f2 ай бұрын

    Had an early Chrysler Pacifica. Everytime it rained there was a puddle in the floorboard. That's why i dont mess with sunroofs. Every new car i buy=no roof glass.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    They seem "standard" on Raptors, I wonder if you have to special order without them.

  • @AT4OB
    @AT4OB2 ай бұрын

    I just got a A2 and I noticed my struts upside down too. Did 23zero ever follow up to let you know if this was a mistake or does it matter?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    I had a blow strut so maybe it matters, if yours are still fine it's easy to flip them. 23zero was quick to send me a replacement for my broken strut.

  • @jezzie1965
    @jezzie19652 ай бұрын

    It’s purdy

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 ай бұрын

    Thanks I have so many upgrades and changes now I need to do another one of these videos!

  • @robinraphael
    @robinraphael2 ай бұрын

    You say cool, i say fix or repair daily😂😂

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Well when Nick is around I have a built in repair guy!

  • @robinraphael
    @robinraphaelАй бұрын

    @TheWhalen keeps him busy I'm sure 👌 fix or ... Ford you got it I hope I used Ford as a acronym smh you didn't even say anything so I wonder that's all smh

  • @robinraphael
    @robinraphaelАй бұрын

    That no reply is priceless 👌 🤣

  • @orgcodekush
    @orgcodekush2 ай бұрын

    Koompooter welded? 😂

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Yes, Nick is "special" 😅

  • @davejordan2337
    @davejordan23373 ай бұрын

    Love the videos and look forward to seeing the upgrades installed. I have the same torque arm, also had it done in a blue. Definitely a big improvement. Also have full race radiator and trans cooler.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 ай бұрын

    Dude! The torque arm is a game changer when you hit the go peddle you can feel the torque plant over the rear axle, so fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @davejordan2337
    @davejordan23372 ай бұрын

    @@TheWhalen Agree 100%

  • @johngordon2929
    @johngordon29293 ай бұрын

    Damn son that looks like a lot of fun. I have the ADD venom bumper cant wait to see how u outfit your bumper

  • @mikehansenasu1
    @mikehansenasu13 ай бұрын

    Heads up- affiliate Truckbed tent link no longer links to active listing

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen3 ай бұрын

    Thanks need to update!

  • @Nate-zy5ce
    @Nate-zy5ce3 ай бұрын

    Nice set up. How do you think it would work, mounting the pop up tent above the cab instead of the bed?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen3 ай бұрын

    Too top heavy lower center of gravity is better. Would also be a pain to close.

  • @ctk3873
    @ctk38733 ай бұрын

    If size wasn’t an issue, in your opinion what was the better rtt as far as quality and comfort goes 23zero or the Ikamper?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen3 ай бұрын

    I did like the space of the Ikamper, quality and comfort are about equal. If you're a big dude or have a family Ikamper for the space.

  • @justinmcdaniel5722
    @justinmcdaniel57223 ай бұрын

    "10-4 pig pen looks like its clean here to flagtown cmon!" If you know, you know

  • @AlexDangerJames
    @AlexDangerJames4 ай бұрын

    Killer 👌

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 ай бұрын

    Thank you it was a magical 6 weeks on the road core memory for sure!! Thanks for watching!

  • @logan3713
    @logan37134 ай бұрын

    i work at a ford dealer, those guides you replaced and the krytox lube are specifically mentioned in a tsb released by ford. whoever looked at your vehicle was just to lazy to bother. would not go back to that shop...

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen4 ай бұрын

    Good to know and major bummer!

  • @hahasteven2266
    @hahasteven22665 ай бұрын

    How has the output been did you notice they were brighter than oem?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen4 ай бұрын

    I don't have any science to back this up, but I think they are brighter. At night I occasionally get people flashing their high beams at me because they think mine are on. Never had that before. 😂

  • @Khaled-tx5xj
    @Khaled-tx5xj5 ай бұрын

    What about people who have midtravel kits +2 can we get the half tie rods or it suppose to be full tie rods because of the increase width ?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen4 ай бұрын

    Contact Tyson at Hammer Built he'll set you on the right path with this question.

  • @robbnutter4665
    @robbnutter46655 ай бұрын

    "Bahia" is pronounced "bah-hee-ya".

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen4 ай бұрын

    Noted! 😂

  • @jaredholman8238
    @jaredholman82385 ай бұрын

    23 zero vs ikamper which one you like better? Build quality etc?

  • @NotAnotherG
    @NotAnotherG5 ай бұрын

    I'm shopping those two, would like to know also.

  • @shanenauman9850
    @shanenauman98505 ай бұрын

    23 zero A2 holding up great have had for a year now. And use it all the time summer and winter

  • @NotAnotherG
    @NotAnotherG5 ай бұрын

    @@shanenauman9850 good to hear, I purchased one today. Feels like a lot more room than the 3.0 mini. I think it's goin to work just fine for me too. Thanks for the update!

  • @shanenauman9850
    @shanenauman98505 ай бұрын

    @NotAnotherG in time u can get the annex I did when was on sale but yet to use that. Mayne this summer!

  • @NotAnotherG
    @NotAnotherG5 ай бұрын

    @@shanenauman9850 I'll be looking for that video and a sale also LOL

  • @PhR34kNeZ
    @PhR34kNeZ6 ай бұрын

    Hi. I converted my Raptor 2018 to a an overland truck. I’m a little worried about the suspension as it seem to get to much weight on the rare now with all the equipment. People keep flashing the high beams on me on the highway. What would you recommend me to do with the suspension? The Ford F150 isn’t sold in Sweden we’re I live so my Raptor is imported from the US and there isn’t much knowledge about this stuff here in Sweden. Thanks in advance.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen4 ай бұрын

    You can do some rear leaf spring upgrades. Deavers or Icons will do the trick if your bed sis squatting with added weight. It's a pretty basic mod so most shops should be able to do it. You can reach out to the vendor Hammer Built and ask for Tyson. They are based in the South West USA, but ship international and Tyson will get on the phone with you talk through the options, he is very wise.

  • @PhR34kNeZ
    @PhR34kNeZ6 ай бұрын

    Hi. I converted my Raptor 2018 to a an overland truck. I’m a little worried about the suspension as it seem to get to much weight on the rare now with all the equipment. People keep flashing the high beams on me on the highway. Did you do something to the suspension? The Ford F150 isn’t sold in Sweden we’re I live so my Raptor is imported from the US and there isn’t much knowledge about this stuff here in Sweden. Thanks in advance.

  • @improstrat
    @improstrat5 ай бұрын

    Rear spring leaf like deaver +3’s or rear air bags added

  • @Josh9561PA
    @Josh9561PA5 ай бұрын

    Geiser rear springs 799 usd. Add 1.5” to the rear. Loaded with 700lbs that drops to about 0.5 inch over stock, depending on your overland rig. That’s for gen 3. Check gen 2

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen2 ай бұрын

    You can go with Deavers +3 or Icons. Reach out to @doyouraptor on Instagram, the handle for Tyson who sells parts with an outfit called Hammer Built, he'll ship anywhere and is very knowledgeable.

  • @Jeff-sh4kx
    @Jeff-sh4kx7 ай бұрын

    Nice rack. Can you share the info?

  • @myrongaines5542
    @myrongaines55427 ай бұрын

    Looks sweet.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen7 ай бұрын

    Thanks dude

  • @MarkyMark2003
    @MarkyMark20037 ай бұрын

    Is this the raptor run??? If so could I do it in my Chevy 2500hd once it is done. I’m doing all kryptonite components with fox 2.5 performance elites.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen7 ай бұрын

    Not a raptor run, was geared more for overland. Slower pace and more camping similar trails.

  • @MarkyMark2003
    @MarkyMark20037 ай бұрын

    Is this open to the public???

  • @Sam-fj9vb
    @Sam-fj9vb7 ай бұрын

    怎样参加吧哈团体活动。 ?谢谢你

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen7 ай бұрын

    Check out Expedition Off-road (EXO) they run the events.

  • @aarondowning7073
    @aarondowning70738 ай бұрын

    What about the wiring was it just plug and play? Did you use the f150 engine harness or navi?

  • @XYoverland
    @XYoverland8 ай бұрын

    How is the “seal” around the tent holding up? Is it tight or is there some flex creating any gaps when tightened down?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen6 ай бұрын

    Seal is doing great!

  • @fredrojas5177
    @fredrojas51779 ай бұрын

    Hi, what size wheels?

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen9 ай бұрын

    17" wheels 35" tires

  • @jeremiahevans3077
    @jeremiahevans30779 ай бұрын

    New rack looks legit! Should hold up in baja for sure

  • @davidfrederick6871
    @davidfrederick687110 ай бұрын

    That ending was priceless.

  • @boldgold3885
    @boldgold388510 ай бұрын

    I have these rims on my GEN three in the antimatter blue . you can air down to 10 pounds no problem nice choice I really like them

  • @mikey_clark
    @mikey_clark10 ай бұрын

    What’s the roof rack you got on there? I plan on buying this bed rack for my truck but I also would like a roof rack!

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    KC HiLite, but it's not being made anymore need to check if they have a new model.

  • @mikey_clark
    @mikey_clarkАй бұрын

    @@TheWhalen darn it! For sure!

  • @thehybridoffroader
    @thehybridoffroader10 ай бұрын

    you guys didnt do any step by step about installing it...just showed it off.😂

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalenАй бұрын

    Thanks for the note, we've tried to add more instructional content too!

  • @bajamedic
    @bajamedic11 ай бұрын

    That tire swivel carrier was an awful idea as is pushing those rigs at speed with the racks. Stick to slow speed or leave them at home.

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen11 ай бұрын

    Or... check out my new PreLander rack I installed in recent vids. No more bed rail mounting, hello to custom fab welded steel rack bolted directly to bed! 🥳

  • @qhughes4555
    @qhughes455511 ай бұрын

    you should put a pull up bar where the tent overhangs the bed, you have enough space to get a good lift in lol

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen11 ай бұрын

    Get swoll!

  • @X9Adventures
    @X9Adventures Жыл бұрын

    Man your cars look awesome, love the colors. However, the radar detectors don’t work. Trust me, personal experience 🚔. 😂

  • @TheWhalen
    @TheWhalen Жыл бұрын

    Bummer, so far for the last 4 years Uniden has done me right. I have mine set to the most annoying setting and am often hitting mute for K, but that's just how I like it I want to be reminded it's there. When KA band hits it makes me more "aware"and I slow the heck down!