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Edit: I think I have my answer after reading your description... cheers and nice work on the video

Not at all if you are using the factory installed AUX switches. All you have to do is install the power wire from the lights to the AUX switch you want to use, and the ground wire on to a ground point, and you are good to go. Jeep made it easy.

@@mybucketlist5940 How about my jeep Willys 2020 don’t have the AUX switch

That’s brave… but could be a fun idea. That would be a good idea for here in Utah at Goblin Valley.

I agree totally. I just finished (yesterday) a 1027 mile road trip in the Ranger and it was much quieter, smoother and more comfortable than the Wrangler. But the wrangler isn’t built for comfort it’s built to get the chicks 😉. I love the wrangler, have had several of them, but long road trips are not its strong suit for sure. But when I’m headed to Moab and Colorado like I just did, I sure love having the wrangler when I get there!! But this Ranger did great on the trails we did during its maiden voyage. Video hopefully coming soon. Thanks for watching!

Im sure you are right about Ford sorting some things out… I’m not saying I don’t like the truck. In fact I just finished the Raptor Assault school yesterday and cannot say enough about how impressed I am with this truck. It truly is a fun truck to have, and now I just want to go full Baja mode on the city streets. I am really impressed how capable this truck is and what it can do. Thanks for watching.

It only powers on with the truck running/ignition powered AND the Aux 1 switch on. You can toggle off and on as desired, or leave the switch on and the lights will come on and off with the truck. Hope that helps. thanks for watching.

Thats a first i have heard of the AC issue. 41 miles not too bad, was it on any sort of QC hold? When was your build date? delivery?

Ordered feb, built may. Sat there for who kniws what fuckin reason till last friday. So on the site it went from "in production" to "its at the dealer waiting for your stupid ass to pick up". Ford was completelly stonewalling me on answers. They acted like they had NO IDEA how their own system worked, and there was absolutelly no one in the chain if command anyone could call. It was just a nebulous system that simply "does what it does". Theres 2 people on the 6g forums that got raptors delivered with broken AC. They "fixed" it yesterday. Said there was no refrigerant in it, while similtaneously trying to tell an HVAC technician there was no leak. So when i said the only other possible answer is it never got filled from the factory. "Oh no, thats simply not possible". Oh ok bro, so its one or the other.

Good advice, thanks. I watched several videos of Real Truck cover installs and none mentioned removing end caps. Thats one of the reasons I decided to make the video, I couldn’t find one for the new truck. Glad to hear you like yours. Thanks for watching

Thanks, I agree, I can clearly see that the cover wont be waterproof, especially with the gaps in the tailgate. I just wanted something to keep the golf clubs and other stuff out of view. Have fund with your RR, I really like mine so far. Attending Raptor Assault School this weekend to see what this thing can do.

Hope it helped. Thanks for watching.

The link seems to struggle to add, I added it to the video description, but here it is again. Thanks for watching. www.ebay.com/itm/235224451511?fits=Submodel%3ARaptor%7CModel%3ARanger%7CMake%3AFord&itmmeta=01J31VSQ1MDTG910R7A2TBF61K&hash=item36c47849b7:g:eKUAAOSwN0FmYYfZ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0EJC6v%2BJYqcquXW2QmyJMri4dmJqksWFPC6qDG0z7go9Nddq1QpMh8j1x7VcYRbi7E1knecmjN6arrT99MtCC6HqYO7C5lWy0IhzM2YYnX7aaLVhafXF%2FNPPJ62TAMw1KWJteABic3YBLjUMKu74O6wniv%2Fas7VO4%2FSpVW4XIWgQ3If4ILdOepFLzpX%2BOnpfs%2Fepke2HqZblv%2FfSIx1mBElAJQmJpvDB1alPIK%2FNucsm9S%2F2533ADuMJcBDexl4ag%2BMOA1301mrUmxNxo8j66Tg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bw5ruYZA

@@mybucketlist5940 thanks man.

That video was almost three years ago. We have had a couple good water years since then. We definitely need more!

@@mybucketlist5940 Way back in 1993 when I was at that same view point, the end of the ramp looked like it was several meters above the water line.

They are actually covers. Thanks for watching. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MCC4M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Thank you my friend.

Not a terribly complicated install. Good luck with your new truck. I really like this truck so far.

@@mybucketlist5940 thank you pal! I’m going to follow your video, you did it right especially protecting the wires. I’m excited I got mine direct from Ford and got my alert that’s the truck is shipped to my dealer. So close! Glad you like it all the reviews are coming back positive.

No never, I’m a Jeep guy, have been for decades. It was just time for a new truck. Sold my 2015 to get this one. We are planning a trip to Colorado via Moab, you are welcome to come along.

@@mybucketlist5940 Love to but dunno if my Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 would handle that kid of action. Remember my Jeeps long gone

@@robertf3340 I remember, we aren’t doing any big rock crawling trails, just some pretty scenic dirt road trails. I am debating taking the new truck. If interested, email me and I’ll get your the details.

Wish I’d of known that before selling my F150 Tremor a month ago.

@@robertf3340 did you not like the Tremor? You’ve had a few vehicles as of late.. Still welcome to join, the Nissan would do great.

Interesting, what did you get instead? So far i really enjoy mine, even with the few quirks. As of this writing i have just over 500 miles, I want to get to the break in mileage and change the oil, then really put it thru its paces. I also have the Raptor Assault course scheduled, so I’m looking forward to see what these trucks can do without beating up my own. Thanks for watching.

Sounds like you got a great deal. Im 6 foot and have plenty of room, I even raise the seat for a better driving position., with plenty of room to spare. The truck is very nimble, Id be interested to hear what your thoughts are going from a F150 Raptor to the RR. So far I really like the truck, even with a few quirks. Thanks for watching.

I am super sorry I wasted your time. I’ll try and do better in the future.

I haven’t seen any issues with the infotainment so far. One thing I have noticed as I drive it more, the plastic piece above the shift button (where my index finger would rest to push the button to shift) has a bit of a sharp edge. Nothing terrible, but since I rest my hand on the shifter as I drive I seem to focus on the sharp edge. Have to look at doing something about it. I got the tow hook covers from Amazon, had to trim off about 1/4 inch on the fronts, no issues on the rears. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MCC4M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Tray: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPJ6T829?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Over all I do really like the truck, I guess time will tell long term. Thanks for watching

The Colorado, Tacoma, and Frontier have cooled seats. So there’s absolutely no excuse from Ford here besides being stingy/cheap. North American versions of the Ranger don’t get direct air vents for rear passengers. Just a completely useless cubbyhole.

@Vito_Caligiuri - and there is no excuse for the Colorado not to have a power adjustable front passenger seat with height adjustment, no power sliding rear window, or fold down rear armrest with cloth seats. Plus, cloth seats don't need cooling. The Ranger does have rear vents. They are under the front seats. Though I do agree, the Ranger should have rear vents where the cubby whole is. But the Colorado only offers the extra power ports and LED head lights with Convenience Pkg III on the lower trim levels. While the Ranger offers LED head lights at all trim levels. So, there are mostly trade-offs depending on the options/packages/trim levels selected between the Colorado and Ranger. While Toyota has priced themselves out of competition against a comparably optioned Colorado or Ranger. I spent hours going comparing the trucks before I chose the Rangerr. So I know what I am talking about. I thought the options for the Colorado were needlessly complex and, in a few instances, rather gimmicky, such as the driver seat map pocket on the back of the front seat.

@@mikegrantham7440 below the seats, but not direct air vents. It’s not that big of a deal since it does cool down very quickly. But the cubbyhole is laughable. All in all, there’s really not much to complain about with the RRaptor. The cooled seats should be an option tho. I just looked it up, and the $100k Bronco Raptor doesn’t come with cooled seats either. THAT is unacceptable

Just announced another one today on mustangs. 🤦‍♂️

No, they are covers I got off of Amazon. I put the link in a couple of other reply’s about them. I don’t have it with me at the moment, but I like them so far. Thanks for watching!

Eh i bought a 2023 bronco and the issues were never fixed…

I would agree with you 100 percent. This truck on the other hand has been out a couple years in different markets, and the engine has been used here in the US in the Bronco Raptor and the Explorer for a couple years. So I felt a bit more assured that this really wasn’t a first year model. Over all I really like the truck. Thanks for watching.

By then these will be a money pit

@@INNIMA why tf would they be a money pit? Lmao you don’t know wtf you’re talking about lol

I actually ordered the front splash guards after confirmation that the truck was shipping. Had them delivered to the dealer and they agreed to install when the truck arrived. If you order them, they say “Redback Series” for the Raptor. I only got the front to protect my truck body and paint. Didn’t order or plan to put rears on, don’t like the look and the rocks coming off the rear tires keep people from following too close 😂. I have watched several videos and looked at other RR and it looks like the tailgate gaps are standard. I’ll say it’s to allow for movement when jumping the truck. 😂. Thanks for watching.

Yea, that’s why I believe this truck was on hold for a month. Over all so far at 400 miles I really do like the truck though. But I have found a couple more issues since making the video 🤦‍♂️

I like the color, it fits in well with the rest of the vehicles in our fleet. We seem to stay in the emotionless grey hues. 😁 I hope you enjoy your new truck as much as I do so far. Thanks for watching.

They are close, but not an exact match. The are more red when held up to the orange seats. But outside the car, they look like a good match. Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MCC4M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Just off of Amazon, recommended by another person. Front covers will have to be trimmed about 1/4 inch easily with a razor or scissors. Thanks for watching. Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41MCC4M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The reason I looked closer a the tailgate gap was because others were reporting on it. I guess there is a kit to seal that up, but I don’t know why they dont from the factory. Id be interested if other model Rangers, Lariat, XLT, or foreign models also have it, or its just the Raptor to allow room to move when jumping it? 😆

You must be the same guy on the Ranger Forum that posted about your journey. I read your delivery date, and thought that you may have just proved that there is time travel. I was thinking the earlier builds may have the QC issues, but later builds, Ford would have them all correct at the factory prior to shipping. I guess not. Good luck and let us all know how it turns out.

@@mybucketlist5940 sure thing, glad you are satisfied with yours!

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@@DonnieChilders​​⁠I just finished a 1027 mile road trip (with trails) and I feel the same way! 😊

Yea, I don’t know why Ford opted to remove some of those things. I am willing to bet, in future model years, some of those things will return. Im just really hopping for the AC seats. Thanks for watching.

@mybucketlist5940 can't work out the AC seats... not a thing here in Australia... and it gets bloody hot here and have never needed it, but something to keep the seat belt buckle cool so we don't get branded every time we buckle up would be awesome..

@@ROC805 😳😂

@2011buddylee font really know about that... had my ute 2 weeks and drove it from one side of Australia and back towing a camper trailer in the summer heat and never had a problem, still going super strong.

It’s was $599 through the Ford dealer and is with National Auto Care. Same company offering an extended warranty that I didn’t get.

Good to hear. Did you have any other QC issues? I have been trying to keep an eye out for what people are reporting and then checking on mine. Just today I did find some “foam” between the cab and the bed, that others have reported. I think it was just forgotten about when the dealer prepped it, but a lot of people are reporting on it.

@@mybucketlist5940 I've observed many of the same things as you mentioned. I had a Honda Ridgeline before this and the attention to detail on that was a bit better. I still love the Ranger Raptor though.