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My name is Bob Randle. I grew up in the bush, in rural Northwestern Ontario. Hunting, fishing, nature and hard work have been a major part of my life. I live on 160 acres of woods and farmland, and help out with 105 acres of my Dad's.
I currently work for Kennecott Exploration, and have worked in the forest and lumber industry, mining, farming and various other industries.
I'm a realistic and practical person and I don't have time or money to waste on junk. I purchased this 2006 RANGER XP from St. Aubin's Saw Shop in Dryden, Ontario, and they delivered it right to me, in April when the snow left. For service I deal with North Country Cycle and Sports in Thunder Bay.
I clocked over 157 hours just in 2006, and keep an accurate log of every minute. I've never bought many new things, other than a couple rifles and guitars, but after 18 months of research I knew what I needed.
I can't tell you what a benefit this machine has been to me. Where I used to use the tractor, pick-up, 3-wheeler or — nothing at all — now I grab the RANGER key on my way out the door. It has helped me in farming, firewood, prospecting, fishing, hunting, camping, landscaping, snow removal, neighborhood watch and great recreation! It's a more suitable tool in so many situations — and I can bring my girlfriend with me, and her sister, too.
One of the reasons for this purchase was remote access. Long story short: I wanted to make a warm “on board” shelter so I didn't have to sleep on cold rocks at camp. I asked my friend Darrel Bernauer, experienced with rebuilding campers, to help make a unit we could use specifically for the RANGER to go ANYWHERE! He did. We have a unit that sleeps two large adults and 1 youth… Cushions, curtains, lighting and a fire extinguisher. [It’s made of] 2x2s and ¼-inch plywood, and one man can load it, no problem. (You saw it here first!)
I also needed a cab for plowing snow. To cut costs, I found $35 worth of 12-gauge acrylic at a fabric store and cut it to overlap nicely. Two giant rubber bands and some bungees hold it in place, and the doors overlap to keep the cold wind out.
I drive a rusty '88 Ford pick-up, a '54 Allis Chalmers… and a 2006 RANGER XP.
— Bob Randle
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