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  1. Would I be okay towing this RV?

    Groo here Why????????????????????????????????? The weight of the trailer [brake problem] and front shape [wind drag] effects pull and stopping performance ... Towing flat does not mean min tongue weight. I have yet to see a trailer that when flat [hitch adjusted correctly ] did not put a...
  2. Would I be okay towing this RV?

    Groo here After all the tail waging stories of late, I am thinking that a wdh or sway control Will mess with the sway setting on the truck and cause more problems than it saves. Those with tail waging , try to tow with out all the extra hardward. Just allow the trailer to run flat not nose up...
  3. Easiest to install Trailer Brake Controller?

    Groo here There are a number of stand alone inline controlers , some that work off your phone . Wireless Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller
  4. Report your MPG

    Groo here 2020 STX 4x4 4dr off road and tow package bed cover.[Stock] 87 gas Now running tow/haul rural and D on freeway. Almost 27 --- 26 rural. Use drive in town so start /stop works at stop light,.
  5. For those concerned about lugging

    Groo here I also found the engine staying in to high a gear at lower speeds. I have started to use sport where the speeds are under 50 mph and up shift to drive above that. The problem with being in S all the time is you lose the top 2 gears and "I think" the trans lockup allowing slip/lower...
  6. Goose neck trailer

    Groo here Anyone know if the Ranger 4x4 can take a Goose like the Escape fiber glass camper .? Trailer grosses at 5500lb.....
  7. Differences in Octane

    Groo here The energy in fuel is measured in BTU's of heat generated.[ AKA Btu's per lb.] Reg or Prem has the same amount of BTU'S just the speed of burn is different.. E fuels have a similar BTUs per lb,,, BUT weigh less per gal [volume measure] Fuel does 3 things for the engine ,, first it...
  8. Octane Question

    Groo here Close But......... Pulled gas for 10 years [under stand fuel differences] , pilot for more [understand altitude effects on engines] SCUBA instructor [taught gas pressures effect].... The reduction in O2 is due to reduction in pressure.. The % of O2 is the same, the amount is...
  9. ISO Recommendations: Jerry Cans and Gasoline / Petrol Storage

    Groo here True , Pereo [BUT] in your truck ,going around or cross country is more likely VS car. And in Prep [aka SHTF] there will be less worry about regulations or max weight. Example, Alaska aircraft [Bush Plane"If you can close the door on it, and drag it into the air , alls good"]
  10. Power for stuff.

    Groo here What is the output of the alternator ? How much power for lights, trailer etc. Also ,anyone know the output at idle?????
  11. ISO Recommendations: Jerry Cans and Gasoline / Petrol Storage

    Groo here Unless you are building a special "off road" truck . I would use a good quality "plastic" gas can.[there are many] and only carry them [loaded ] when needed. The weight of steel cans and the mounts ,takes even more payload that the ranger does not have. For my truck,, I am looking at a...
  12. FX-4 & Tremor & Front Locker

    Groo here I had a Bronco II with a limited slip front and a locking rear.[Special order from ford by me] Never got it stuck,or worried about things.[even deep snow] Now have a Ranger FX4 and with the "Modes" and locker it does the same thing. Ps ,the only thing lifting gets you is room for...
  13. Why do people like roof top tents so much?

    Groo here Keeps you away from bugs and such ,and away from HOT ground.....
  14. TSB 20-2277 2019-2020 Ranger - Shudder/Vibration When Accelerating From A Stop

    Groo here This is my original greeting as in "Car 54 where you?" It is also old english. Don't worry about it ..I dont.........
  15. What was your first Ford daily driver?

    Groo here 1965 Mustang fast back GT 4 speed 289 hypo. Highschool
  16. TSB 20-2277 2019-2020 Ranger - Shudder/Vibration When Accelerating From A Stop

    Groo here I think the shutter is trans shift problem or the torque lockup trying to go in or out. If you drive it hard no problem but mine shows up when cold and or first starting out. Very low engine speeds or very light touch on the gas pedal . Ps 2020 Super crew FX4 TR package stock with...
  17. Tune? 45 hp 60+torque!

    Groo here As a pilot , I have had to deal with large pressure changes ... In a normal engine ,, as the pressure goes down , you go higher, the output [hp] goes down. This is NOT true of a boosted engine... As long as the wast gate is adjusted correctly,, the engine will see sea level...
  18. Weather tec

    Groo hjere Has anyone seen the new Weathertec bead liner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. Help my 'MPG Mission'

    Groo here Are you driving in sport???????? Drive the tach,,,,,, try to keep it close to 2000rpm... once you get to 55ish and on cruse ,, be in Drive or you don't use the top 2 gears AND the trans does not lock up. [torque converter slip] My stock 2020 FX4 with trailer package goes clear down...
  20. Replaced 12V outlet with USB

    Groo here Get plugins for the 12v port to usb. Can get at most phone shops... Ps charges only...





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