Help me build out my GFC Ranger

[keubs]

Howdy y'all. I've recently added a GFC (gofast camper or go fast camper for searchability) to my SCREW Ranger, and I'm curious what mods/parts/accessories y'all have added to your builds. I have a set of 275/70 general grabber atx tires that i'm planning to put on once I sort out the best way to remove the crash bar. But otherwise, I'm mining for ideas on ways to get this rig on the road for some serious adventures this spring/summer. I have a large canine dog, a small human baby, and a regular sized human wife that will be joining. Open to any/all ideas!

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[DukeCanBuildit]

Looks like some great adventures ahead Kevin.

Definitely consider some good in-bed lighting and possibly some exterior lights. You should also think about the Wolf Haus 12V bed power unit. It will come in handy if you start adding things like a 12V fridge/cooler.

Also consider investing in better totes than the average go-to options. DeWalt’s Tough System or Milwaukee’s Pack-out tool cases are water tight and lock to each other for stacking. Spendy? Yes but they can keep you well-organized and can handle a lot of abuse.

Also, full crash bar removal isn’t that tough, just a bit of a PITA. You might need to part-out some stuff to complete your build but I recommend you keep the dog, sell the baby, and trade in the wife for Girlfriend 2.0.

 

[lazynorse]

I’ve camped where super modded youtubers go in SE Oregon canyonlands with stock FX4 suspension and Firestone C Load Destination XT 255/75/17 (32”). Two Milwaukee Packout 2 drawer boxes stacked fit under my Snugtop canopy, milkcrates, plano boxes and an Iceco fridge and Jackery round it out for week+ adventures. We’re tent camping, btw.

I say this as you don’t need mods other than tires to get out. That said, I’m having Eibach Pro Stage 1 kit and Icon leaf springs installed this week, 3” front lift, 1”+ in the back.

 

[SpecMouse]

Check this fellow out for affordable track nuts ($3, instead of whatever ungodly amount GFC wants)

I bought more then I thought I would need, of both sizes, as I was gonna (and still am) always experimenting with attachments.

https://www.gzila.com/collections/go-fast-camper

Also, This is a great group to get ideas from other GFC runners.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1029855480538208

 

[keubs]

Check this fellow out for affordable track nuts ($3, instead of whatever ungodly amount GFC wants)

I bought more then I thought I would need, of both sizes, as I was gonna (and still am) always experimenting with attachments.

https://www.gzila.com/collections/go-fast-camper

Also, This is a great group to get ideas from other GFC runners.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1029855480538208

Hell yeah, this is amazing, thanks! Been hoping to avoid paying full GFC MSRP for just a few lil nuts

 

[Wes Siler]

Good looking truck.

Crash bars: they just bolt off.

Other than that, what are your goals?

 

[keubs]

Good looking truck.

Crash bars: they just bolt off.

Other than that, what are your goals?

Goal is simply to take the family on as many new adventures as possible. Wife pup and I did 2+ months in a honda element and saw some really amazing stuff. Goal is to outdo that adventure but see some even more remote spots the element couldn't get us. First major purchase I'm seeking out is a diesel heater so kiddo can sleep comfortably overnight.

 

[Wes Siler]

Goal is simply to take the family on as many new adventures as possible. Wife pup and I did 2+ months in a honda element and saw some really amazing stuff. Goal is to outdo that adventure but see some even more remote spots the element couldn't get us. First major purchase I'm seeking out is a diesel heater so kiddo can sleep comfortably overnight.

Diesel heaters are expensive, messy, take up tons of space, and aren't entirely safe. If you're not camping in seriously cold conditions regularly, I'd encourage you to just chase down good clothing and quality sleeping bags.

Do you already carry a battery in a box like Goal Zero or whatever? If so, adding this heated sleeping pad has been more luxurious than I could ever have thought: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdo...ed-a-heated-sleep-system-thats-actually-warm/

Couple two of those to cover entire GFC.

On sleeping bags, remember that quality brands quote three numbers. Comfort, limit, and extreme. The reason box store brands never feel warm is they only quote extreme. Grab bags with a comfort rating 10 degrees below what you anticipate camping in and you'll never sleep cold. REI Co-Op (their house brand) had a bunch of good, affordable options.

 

[keubs]

Definitely loving this heated pad concept for the wife and I. Unfortunately it's a little more tricky with little ones. There are some nifty sleeping bags for littles but there are differing opinions about their effectiveness in adequately keeping them warm in those brisk mountain summer nights.

> Crash bars: they just bolt off.
Do you know of any videos that show this process? I could only find people using a sawzall to accomplish this

 

[subquark]

Definitely loving this heated pad concept for the wife and I. Unfortunately it's a little more tricky with little ones. There are some nifty sleeping bags for littles but there are differing opinions about their effectiveness in adequately keeping them warm in those brisk mountain summer nights.

> Crash bars: they just bolt off.
Do you know of any videos that show this process? I could only find people using a sawzall to accomplish this

A vote from a companion to a forum member says heating pads are good!

HeatTrak (too hot for human use)

 

[Wes Siler]

Definitely loving this heated pad concept for the wife and I. Unfortunately it's a little more tricky with little ones. There are some nifty sleeping bags for littles but there are differing opinions about their effectiveness in adequately keeping them warm in those brisk mountain summer nights.

> Crash bars: they just bolt off.
Do you know of any videos that show this process? I could only find people using a sawzall to accomplish this

Dude, mountain summer nights should be no problem. The pads I linked above are not like the el cheapo alternatives, they're crazy, crazy warm. Will be way quicker to set up, easier to use, and safer than any diesel heater.

Tip on the GFC: make sure you're opening the vents at the narrow end of the wedge. The single wall design is similar to a mountaineering tent in that it allows you to close off ventilation entirely. You need ventilation, use the vents.

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