Extensive Ford F-150 Build Brings the Outdoors to SEMA 2018

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A.R.E. 2018 SEMA Ford F-150

With loads of storage capacity and plenty of useful upgrades, this Ford F-150 is read to leave the grid.

As a Ford truck fan, if you can only mark one event on your calendar each year, it has to be SEMA. This massive showcase, which takes place annually in Las Vegas, is chock-full of incredible builds and the latest and greatest in aftermarket parts. And as always, we here at F-150 Online are there, bringing all of it to you live! Thus far, one of the most impressive things we’ve seen is this amazing Ford F-150 from A.R.E.

The iconic maker of truck toppers wanted to demonstrate that installing one on your pickup isn’t something that people only did back in the ’70s and ’80s. Thus, they built a modern day adventure ride outfitted with everything you need to spend weeks in the wild. And their brand new Z Revo bed cap is the catalyst for that, helping to make space for a James Baroud roof-top tent and A.R.E. Ascend roof basket.

A.R.E. 2018 SEMA Ford F-150

Throw in a TruckVault storage drawer system, and you’ve got room for more kit than you’ll ever need. But as utilitarian as this Ford F-150 build is, it’s also quite striking in appearance. The red paint and black custom graphics look fantastic, as do the Fuel Stroke wheels wrapped in Fuel Gripper tires. Other add-ons include Lund fender flares and A.R.E. Rival LED lighting.

A.R.E. 2018 SEMA Ford F-150

With a luxurious custom-trimmed interior, this wild Ford F-150 is truly the best of all worlds. And it’s just another example of the many amazing rides you’ll see at SEMA 2018. So stay tuned as we bring you the best of the best, all live from Las Vegas!

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Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.


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