Extreme Overland Excursion - Walkaround | Ft.Chris Cordes of Overland Journal

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • We caught up with photographer Chris Cordes at the Rooftop Tent Rally and he showed us around his TurboDiesel Ford Excursion outfitted for extended offroad travel.
    You can follow Chris' adventures on IG 4x4_touring
    Our Gear in Chris' Truck:
    Tire Storage Bag XL
    www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com...
    Overlanding Events Calendar:
    www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com...
    #turbodiesel #overland #expeditionvehicle
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  • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
    @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před 8 měsíci

    Our Gear in Chris' Truck:
    Tire Storage Bag XL
    www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/products/tire-storage-bag-xl
    Overlanding Events Calendar:
    www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/pages/events

  • @RebelViking912
    @RebelViking912 Před 4 lety +112

    That's one of the nicest, most practical, overland vehicles I've seen to date. Nice setup.

  • @artm.8254
    @artm.8254 Před 3 lety +46

    I didn't realize my excursion had all this potential. Thanks 👍

    • @kjmdrumz3
      @kjmdrumz3 Před 2 lety +4

      As long as you have $50k for the upgrades.

    • @lunamaria1048
      @lunamaria1048 Před rokem

      @@kjmdrumz3 Lol right?🤣

  • @Doom6.0
    @Doom6.0 Před 4 lety +87

    It’s called the KING OF SUV’s for a reason! 😎👍

  • @guywebster8018
    @guywebster8018 Před 3 lety +26

    I have a white excursion. I love that truck. If I can finally start making money again I want to totally restore it and turn it into an emergency shelter apocalypse mad max rig. With the way things are going economically, I may have to.

  • @yamnehroncero4238
    @yamnehroncero4238 Před 4 lety +26

    Ford... bring BACK the excursion! I think it's an awesome big SUV.

    • @donovanchilton5817
      @donovanchilton5817 Před 7 měsíci

      Why? They’d just ruin it. The 7.3 is ancient history and it’d have a million smog systems. Bleh.

    • @noahwwest
      @noahwwest Před 2 měsíci

      They came with a 6.0 also.

    • @andrewchavez1699
      @andrewchavez1699 Před 24 dny

      I love my 2000 excursion

  • @zr2dad5
    @zr2dad5 Před 3 lety +12

    great setup. the "mood lights"in the back are a nice touch.

  • @josephsmith4019
    @josephsmith4019 Před 4 lety +33

    i have an 03 Excursion and we started building it for overlanding. I love the video. It has been such an inspiration to me. Love the rig.

    • @nationalcitysycho
      @nationalcitysycho Před 4 lety

      YOU SHOULD SEE MINE...IT HAS A 2015 FRONTEND & DASHBOARD OFF OF A 2012. 37INCH TIRES WITH A 6 INCH LIFT MAYBE 7 1/2 IN THE FRONT RELACED FRONT SEATS WITH NEWER ONES WITH NEW FRONT DOOR PANELS . ITS A BEAUTIFUL BEAST...LOL

    • @dannyboy6819
      @dannyboy6819 Před 4 lety

      Nationalcitysycho d you should post a vid of it

    • @Superman-xr1oh
      @Superman-xr1oh Před 3 lety

      @@nationalcitysycho YOU DONT SAY?

  • @DroidzDesigns
    @DroidzDesigns Před 4 lety +11

    The rig is phenomenal! Excursions are definitely the way to go.

  • @wojramos
    @wojramos Před 4 lety +2

    Bro and the best part American made 👍👍

  • @joshuavanbuskirk4275
    @joshuavanbuskirk4275 Před 4 lety +1

    Real nice ! Thanks for the video!

  • @GabrielGarcia-kx1qz
    @GabrielGarcia-kx1qz Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve been waiting for this. Love this rig 👍🏼

  • @_TenaciousD_
    @_TenaciousD_ Před 3 lety +1

    By far my favorite overlanding rig, thanks for posting this!

  • @JeremyMPearce
    @JeremyMPearce Před 4 lety +3

    I LOVE THIS RIG! What a great setup! You did a great job putting it all together!

  • @HudsonZRoamer
    @HudsonZRoamer Před 4 lety +3

    Great build and very well thought out. The definition of "dialed".

  • @anthonysilva5015
    @anthonysilva5015 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful rig. I have an 03 and yours is an inspiration.

  • @VWnerds
    @VWnerds Před 4 lety +4

    Love it! Think these might be low key the best for overland

  • @OverlandTrax
    @OverlandTrax Před 4 lety +1

    Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @w0nt0nj0n
    @w0nt0nj0n Před 4 lety +4

    That's a badass excursion

  • @where2nextadventures95
    @where2nextadventures95 Před 4 lety +1

    Great guy and awesome rig 👍

  • @tbone4646
    @tbone4646 Před 3 lety +2

    Can't beat the 7.3 SUV body/engine combo.

  • @dalefourroux6402
    @dalefourroux6402 Před 3 lety +2

    I love excursions they're awesome you have a lot of room in them.

  • @akirshbom
    @akirshbom Před 4 lety +9

    Please post links to all the gear in that thing! Especially the deck storage unit. Great job! Thanks!

  • @Anthony-bt2vo
    @Anthony-bt2vo Před 4 lety +1

    How cool we are from Prescott we love it hear!! Nice rig man

  • @Dutch1951x
    @Dutch1951x Před 4 lety +1

    Sweet rig!

  • @overlandexpedition4656
    @overlandexpedition4656 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome setup! I'm currently finishing up my overland build on a Ford Expedition with the exact paint colors! If we ever cross paths, we'll have to park them side-by-side for a photo. LOL

  • @excursionoverland7315
    @excursionoverland7315 Před 4 lety +2

    Chris has done a fantastic job on a build the fits his needs & requirements. I totally enjoy and I'm inspired by the awesome photography he produces capering his adventures. Absolutely a great platform for Overland adventure travel and it encouraging see the diversity in the various builds we are seeing on the platform. Same reason I chose the Excursion for our vehicle. One feature Chris didn't mention was the power plant we both share in our vehicles., 7.3lL Powerstroke Diesel. Incredibly reliable, longevity and more than enough power for builds like ours. Properly geared and a mild tune, I can get 600+ mile range. We will be producing a bunch of adventure travel videos, install & tech videos ourselves and would love to have other Overland enthusiasts follow along and join the conversation.

  • @NoahBLance
    @NoahBLance Před 8 měsíci +1

    Absolutely love this!!!

  • @brisonpalmer6730
    @brisonpalmer6730 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome rig hope to see it in person someday.

  • @stewmanmilner7843
    @stewmanmilner7843 Před 4 lety +5

    You got to post all the stuff you added I can't keep up. I love my excursion. Use it for everything.

  • @kwesilemo938
    @kwesilemo938 Před 4 lety +1

    That's sick I love that

  • @thescottishhammer7570
    @thescottishhammer7570 Před 4 lety +4

    Absolutely beautiful rig. I've wanted a diesel Excursion for quite a while, but we do a lot of trails that aren't big rig friendly. Would be awesome for pulling my Jeeps to the trail heads though!!!!

  • @NarrowRoad4Jesus
    @NarrowRoad4Jesus Před 4 lety +1

    I’m a Tacoma Overlander, but your rig is bad ass!!

  • @AlejandroJimenez-tz2lo
    @AlejandroJimenez-tz2lo Před 4 lety +1

    Chingona la troca..... i love it

  • @mmcguire5687
    @mmcguire5687 Před 3 lety +3

    That is so awesome. I have a 2008 Chev Suburban that was previously used to haul a 30 ft toy hauler. It was grossly underpowered so I added a Magnuson supercharger. After seeing your rig at Overland Flagstaff, I bored out my engine, added headers, cam, and high stall torque converter. Also installed 411 gears, BDS 6” lift and skid plates, and roll on 20” XD wheels and 34” tires. Since I couldn’t afford Goose Gear, I made a platform in the rear with two drawers. I can sleep on top, or load up full of gear and sleep in my ruggedized Tepui Kukenam on the roof. People certainly take a second look at such a large platform set up in such a fashion, but I love my truck.

  • @yourmomsux81
    @yourmomsux81 Před 4 lety +2

    Here for ideas for my sequoia lol .
    Nice rig man

  • @michaelreed1241
    @michaelreed1241 Před 4 lety

    SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! Your setup is awesome man.

  • @wb3115
    @wb3115 Před rokem +1

    Wow ! Great rig!

  • @Goofy948
    @Goofy948 Před 3 lety +2

    WOW, Impressive..

  • @TheGaginator
    @TheGaginator Před 4 lety +1

    I love this truck!

  • @Marco-fi6gv
    @Marco-fi6gv Před 4 lety +1

    Damn, that thing is awesome. Excursion was a great choice. Overland, why not do it big? Big and rugged, It is well suited for just about anything you can think of. probably the only drawback would be its size on smaller trails. I accidentally stumbled onto your channel and I'm glad I did. I'm definitely going to follow along from this point on.

  • @legion1630
    @legion1630 Před 3 lety

    Nice rig..good luck

  • @trailrunnah8886
    @trailrunnah8886 Před 4 lety +3

    Made it halfway through the video before looking up Excursions on Marketplace, haha. This thing makes my 4Runner look like a toy.

  • @skeebles8469
    @skeebles8469 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome rig. With the gas prices being what they are today, I hope we see more full sized suv overland builds

  • @LESHAUNWILL
    @LESHAUNWILL Před 3 lety +2

    OMG I LOVE THIS! I have an Excursion and I am looking to do some of this stuff. Thank you for this. I’m also a photographer we chatted on IG a while back before I got my vehicle. So glad I decided on the Excursion.

  • @kreamysoaps
    @kreamysoaps Před 2 měsíci

    Love the new bumpers! 🎉

  • @darrylm3627
    @darrylm3627 Před rokem

    Good Stuff,Great Tips😃👍🏿

  • @littlefarmer32
    @littlefarmer32 Před 4 lety +1

    Good times offroad. My wife and I drove to Southern California, in my 2012 SVT, FORD Raptor, the factory seats are so comfortable. No complaints at all

    • @Copper.Cowboy
      @Copper.Cowboy Před 4 lety +1

      I have an 01 excursion and I have no issues with the seats.

  • @robertcook792
    @robertcook792 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve got to get me an Excursion 7,3. Nice setup. You should look into a coil spring front suspension conversion and Dana s110 rear axle. Then it would be the most ultimate overlander.

  • @JoshuaPerez80
    @JoshuaPerez80 Před 4 lety +3

    this makes me miss my Excursion

  • @qrs3658
    @qrs3658 Před 3 lety

    Awesome Vehicle. Made in the USA. Proud to be an American!!!!

  • @anwarammar9736
    @anwarammar9736 Před 3 lety

    nice setup

  • @Qmedjoe
    @Qmedjoe Před 3 lety

    It’s got to be north of $150k, that’s such an amazing rig!

  • @YUcare
    @YUcare Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @DeezNuts-sx9jd
    @DeezNuts-sx9jd Před 4 lety

    Greatest SUV ever made

  • @lovemypits02
    @lovemypits02 Před 3 lety

    That's nice

  • @laxwarrior737
    @laxwarrior737 Před 4 lety +1

    would be nice if the bike rack could mount to the swingout for the tire or that aluminum case

  • @robertward553
    @robertward553 Před rokem +1

    Excursion is a hell of a rig. Sure wish they still made them.

  • @adammcelligott
    @adammcelligott Před 2 lety

    Great video! You said changing the gears allowed you to get good fuel economy. How many mpg do you get and what do you contribute most of that to?

  • @rickbrown03
    @rickbrown03 Před 4 lety +1

    At 6:30 is a Jackery Explorer 500 power station.

  • @triblemusic
    @triblemusic Před 4 lety +2

    Are you not worried about your rocker panels?
    Amp steps look great.
    Is it fictional?
    I have a 2004 f250.
    I love your setup.
    Great job

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 Před 3 lety

    Would love to do this to my 2003.

  • @melrichardson2392
    @melrichardson2392 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely beautiful my friend I would love one fantastic , thought out perfectly fantastic even for a daily driver for work and then weekend get away.

  • @jeromeburrasca6710
    @jeromeburrasca6710 Před 3 lety

    Nice rig! I have a lifted Flex Fuel Suburban sitting on 35s. I try to keep it as light as possible so I don’t get stuck in the mud or sand, how does yours handle it?

  • @greenstatecreations9753
    @greenstatecreations9753 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice last name 🤙

  • @markshoenus2591
    @markshoenus2591 Před 4 lety

    Very nice, wonder how many miles per gallon this rig gets with all of the added gear? I'm guessing around 10.

  • @jiahuali6625
    @jiahuali6625 Před 4 lety +2

    Just wondering whats the make and model of the Hitch Extension.

  • @ericpettyfishing
    @ericpettyfishing Před 4 lety +1

    Bad ass.

  • @RyanSteele92
    @RyanSteele92 Před 8 měsíci

    Dream rig

  • @wowcrazy70
    @wowcrazy70 Před 3 lety +1

    Torn between the diesel n the gas engine is definitely lean towards the most reliable

  • @phlfly10
    @phlfly10 Před 4 lety

    i'm jealous tho this guy, as look his instegram some nice pictures, but it doesn't look that art fantastic pricy. I wish to born rich well any way nice truck for sure and really good set up. you got to make lots pictures to afford this mods

  • @estebanserrano1303
    @estebanserrano1303 Před 4 lety

    Hey Chris, great looking rig. Do you do your own wrenching? Are these easy to work on yourself? Thinking of looking at a 2003 V10 with 230K miles, any tips for what to look for that can be a red flag? Thanks in advance for your input.

  • @torresabel44
    @torresabel44 Před 2 lety

    Cool Rig

  • @tman8939
    @tman8939 Před 3 lety

    where did you get the heater for the interior? i need that for my truck..

  • @keyman5700
    @keyman5700 Před 3 lety

    Were do I find those seats in the process of building a 2001 excursion 4x4 overland thanks

  • @lunamaria1048
    @lunamaria1048 Před rokem +1

    I have been considering the full sized SUV segment for an overlander, but not sure what I want. I enjoy videos like this to gain perspective! *sighs* Decisions decisions lol
    I currently use my beloved 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road, for my off road adventures! I have a 2021 Range Rover as a daily and wouldn't recommend Land Rover as an overlander, unless you are just into weekend adventures closer to home. Range Rovers are my favorite road SUVs, but unfortunately I wouldn't trust it for remote touring lol.

    • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
      @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před rokem

      Haha, there are a lot of options. Best of luck if you decide to change up platforms.

  • @jacoblamarche3030
    @jacoblamarche3030 Před 4 lety

    What ram air intake did you find for the 7.3??

  • @nutragardens6632
    @nutragardens6632 Před 4 lety +2

    beautiful . I just hate the steering weal on this things

  • @photog1529
    @photog1529 Před 3 lety

    Looking for a similar rear bumper arrangement for my 1995 4WD Suburban (why the hell did GM mount the spare inside the vehicle?). Went to the buckstop website but saw no mention of rear bumpers.

  • @stacky512a
    @stacky512a Před 4 lety

    i like the tire table. where to look for that?

  • @gregpearson7013
    @gregpearson7013 Před 3 lety

    Where can I find the heater you talk about? I’m in Alaska, I could use it. Lol

  • @alb2571
    @alb2571 Před rokem +1

    I wish you'd list all the goodies that are into it so make my wish bucket

    • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
      @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před rokem +1

      Sorry about that! Most of the walk around videos include a lot gear so it's tough to catch everything that's mentioned!

  • @AJG77
    @AJG77 Před 4 lety

    What type of seats are they??

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 Před 3 lety

    I've got a 05 Ford Escape Hybrid. FWD. Would it make a good car camper??

  • @Dutch1951x
    @Dutch1951x Před 4 lety

    What brand snorkel is that??

  • @BatiBat0o
    @BatiBat0o Před 3 lety

    Where did you buy the seats??

  • @moefadil8762
    @moefadil8762 Před 4 lety

    What seats are those?

  • @mattburke5356
    @mattburke5356 Před 2 lety

    So 37s do fit under a 4 inch lift ... Sweet

  • @bthompson1767
    @bthompson1767 Před 3 lety

    What snorkel make is that

  • @tylerdavis288
    @tylerdavis288 Před 3 lety

    What engine is in it?

  • @shawncowan1075
    @shawncowan1075 Před 3 lety

    What would it take to build a rig like this? Could you get it done for 25k?

  • @bongzonthebeat
    @bongzonthebeat Před 2 lety

    Im about to buy an 00 excursion 7.3 and absolutely love the idea to overland and camp in one. What brand and model diesel air heater did you get? I wanna get same setup so i can ditch 3rd row and camp in the back hahaha

  • @jonoblinger9918
    @jonoblinger9918 Před 4 lety +1

    Covid at the end?

  • @hunterbenoit9668
    @hunterbenoit9668 Před 4 lety +1

    How much

  • @j.a.6866
    @j.a.6866 Před 4 lety +1

    What’s the little black antenna-looking thing on the storage box in the rear?

  • @scottrowell5827
    @scottrowell5827 Před rokem

    What seats did you use? I’ve got a 2001 limited same color I bought new. I’m at 575k miles and starting the remodel project

    • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
      @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před rokem

      These are from Scheelman, but we're not sure what model. You'll have to ask Chris. He's @4x4touring on Instagram.

  • @harefamily1
    @harefamily1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    looking at getting a 2004 eddie bauer v10 model right now in excellent condiition with only 110000 miles,, I want to build a overlander

  • @rottdogg8926
    @rottdogg8926 Před 3 lety +1

    Where did he find that snorkel? I've been looking for one for my Excursion for over 2 years now.

  • @christopheralix8554
    @christopheralix8554 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You still like the OME stuff? Looking to pull the trigger on that kit if it suits well

    • @BlueRidgeOverlandGear
      @BlueRidgeOverlandGear  Před 10 měsíci

      You'll have to check with Chris. We just filmed the walkaround. If memory serves he's moved onto a new rig.

  • @DnD_Adventures6966
    @DnD_Adventures6966 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Any guesses on how much that would cost to outfit your excursion? Nice rig!