Why We SOLD our Next Gen Raptor and What's Next?

Рет қаралды 19,237

4 ай бұрын

We sadly had to sell our 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor and in this video I explain why and also show you what we have changed to along with the start of the build and our plans going forward!
Please drop any questions in the comments section below, I answer them. Then be on the look out for our next build video to see what the end product looks like.

Пікірлер: 45

@SwitchOffSouthAfrica 4 ай бұрын

For what you do and where you go makes absolute sense as to why you sold the Raptor 🔥. That Wildtrak V6 is absolute beauty and you’ll love it 👌🏾

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

💯 we gave the raptor a go but the Wildtrak is going to work out better for sure 👍🏻

@wesselbotha3928 4 ай бұрын

Isuzu 3l average at 9.7km/l fully kitted for overlanding (not towing though)

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thats not bad at all! If Ford put the same Wildtrak v6 in the raptor that would work really well!

@thembanimgenu190 4 ай бұрын

Lovely you went for Ford still. I seem to love this generation of Ranger😊

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼 I really enjoy the Ford and I think they have done really well with this new one. Will be good to do a review in a years time and see how it’s all worked out.

@samuel70911 4 ай бұрын

The wildtrak Looks great. Cannot wait for the walk around review.

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Will do a Part 2 update once we have added more and then a full review when we are finished and used it on a trip

@MinantoJohnson 17 сағат бұрын

Where did you get your towbar? Or at least the removable part? I also tow a BL and find the standard tow hitch a bit low due to the standard Ford drop plate. Thank you in advance! Love the channel!

@JancoLeRoux 3 ай бұрын

I know this spot! Just outside Hillcrest, close to Shongweni. Made me notice your video, I've been up there with our previous Amarok 4x2 and now 2011 Rav4....lekker man! Great looking Ranger!🔥

@EpicAfrica 3 ай бұрын

That's the spot! Thanks man!

@ritss1583 2 ай бұрын

Share the location bud, looks awesome

@aadildhooma6689 4 ай бұрын

Awesome buddy. All the best Enjoy

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@maxlodewyk_na 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful Wildtrak mate.

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@zhiweiweng3596 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Which one do you recommend, XLT's BI TURBO 4*4 or Wildtrak's BI TURBO 4*4?

@EpicAfrica Ай бұрын

If I was getting the 2L Bi Turbo then I would stick with the XLT, its a bit cheaper. The only reason I got the Wildtrak is because it was the only version with the V6

@4WheelingSA 4 ай бұрын

That fuel consumption is high yes. Cool video

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Thanks bud! Yea its a shame it was that high because the Raptor was really good!

@fabiomoroldo2687 4 ай бұрын

hi , how does new wildtrak suspension compare with first diesel raptor suspension on and off-road?

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

It’s very similar on the road but off road the old and new raptor is better, you just can’t beat the rear coil and the fox suspension is so good!

@lungelobuthelezi5712 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review. I am also going to change my raptor and go for the Wildtrak X. As much As I love my Raptor the fuel economy is on the top side

@EpicAfrica 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, the Raptor was amazing but economy won in the end!

@danievanwyk5993 20 күн бұрын

I want to put a conopy (90kg) on my Raptor & drawers (92kg) - my only concern is for the back to sag to much? As I can see on your video your back did not sag that much.

@samuel70911 20 күн бұрын

Payload of the raptor is around 650KG. It’s definitely going to sag the more weight you put.

@EpicAfrica 14 күн бұрын

I fitted 100-300kg coils at the rear and that worked very well with all the weight I carry on a long trip, including a 1T trailer so if you just doing canopy and drawers and dont plan to tow then look at maybe just a 100-200kg from turain taimer. www.terraintamer.com/4wd-products/suspension/smart-coils

@owenwiggins9416 2 ай бұрын

I am keen to get a Ranger V6 myself, so keen to hear more. Would you be able to share how Ford view the changes and how it affects warranty? Just thinking of additional fuel filter and catch can. How have you found the fuel consumption?

@EpicAfrica 2 ай бұрын

I’m happy with the consumption so far, it’s around the same as my old 3.2 at 13l/100km around town and 16.5l/100 towing. The raptor was like 5L more towing. So for warranty all the ARB stuff is fine and so is the canopy. They all Ford approved. The bumpers I’m fitting (HAMER) won’t be but the only ones that are is again the ARB but I really don’t like them. Bumpers can come off if you really have a major problem. I always keep the factory ones and it isn’t a cut so they can go back on.

@craigdarocha7619 4 ай бұрын

Did you end up losing a lot depreciation wise? The raptor seems to hold value well, keen to hear your feedback

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Ford ended up giving me back what I paid for the car and I got to take everything off so I really didn't lose much, if anything. They are holding their value very well..

@craigdarocha7619 4 ай бұрын

@@EpicAfrica thanks for this. I am looking at a ranger too. Either the XLT or Wildtrack.

@DJTrumpMAGA 4 ай бұрын

@@EpicAfricaSince when Ford started a charity business ?

@EpicAfrica 4 ай бұрын

Charity? Who said anything about that?

@craigdarocha7619 4 ай бұрын

@@DJTrumpMAGA not sure I follow your comment?

@willemdekant2522 Ай бұрын

Hi Jason, wildtrak V6 is the best choice. Got one myself and in the process of refitting for overlanding + towing. Same Black Tremor wheels with +40 offset instead of standard Ford +55 wheels. Waiting for "latest" OME rear suspension kit with parabolic leaf springs with AIR BAG helpers. Q on your rockslider choice. Why not the wildog version....because it didn't fit? Groeten Willem

@EpicAfrica 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I tried to fit the wildog slider because I had them on my last ranger but they didnt fit correctly and when I asked them and said there must be a problem I was told "thats how they fit" so I decided not to just accept it and sent them back. The Gobi X fit 100% and look great so im happy.

@willemdekant2522 11 күн бұрын

@@EpicAfrica Thanks for your reply Jason. Was it the wildog slider from your 23 raptor that you wanted to use on the new wildtrak? Or a brand new one for the next gen WILDTRAK that didn't fit properly? Just want to make 100% sure before I order one myself😅