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Did you weigh the tongue weight? I think we need at least 350 pounds for a good ride while towing. That might be more than the recommended 10-12 percent depending on trailer weight.

Ranger bed is iron, taigate is AL.

Pulling my trailer home, the only way I new it shifted was by the engine sound (or looking at the rpm). Really smooth shifting under moderate load. Don't think I ever got up to 4000 rpm.

Go to a scale and weigh the steer and drive. The CG will be proportionally between the two as per the weights.

I usually say that my ranger drives almost like my 2011 Taurus. Same weight, almost same power, just a little larger. With 300 pounds in the back the ride is almost identical.

No electric windows. WOW I don't think I have seen roll down windows in over 10 years.

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Good point. As a matter of fact,I think I am actually seeing 2nd some now (3200 miles).

Right. Second is rare, especially unloaded. Towing it tends to use all gears.

Six inch drop. Almost exactly level.

I got my step bars from them, No problems, Fit perfectly, shipped promptly.

Good choice. If I were planning to tow several different trailers, it is one I would seriously consider.

It IS tight to get to the wires. But, as mentioned in other posts, you only have to do it once. I really like mt P3. Works great.

I almost always keep the instant mpg showing. Even on cruse control. I have learned a lot about getting good mileage from watching it. Texas to Georgia: 800 miles, 27.3 mpg. A lot of "old" US highways, speed limited to 65. Ranger XL, 2-wheel drive, SuperCab. Used "regular" gas.

Here is what I have. I would not trust my 7000 pound trailer to aluminum. It is a 6-inch drop with large ball. If I were planning to tow a variety of trailers that were lighter I might consider the adjustable aluminum. The items in the picture are dedicated to my cargo trailer.

My experience was very positive, like Floyd's was. Differences: I knew I had a load behind me when accelerating. Plenty of power, but noticeable difference. I have a lot of frontal area. Agree with the bare skin on the hard plastic observation. I had towing mirrors, but probably did not need...

Empty without trailer mine never goes into 2nd ( always 1-3 shift). With the trailer (in tow mode) it goes through all the gears. The shifts are VERY smooth.

Here is another picture of my Ranger with trailer taken from 2nd floor motel window. Averaged 15.7 mpg on the trip home (800-plus miles). Acceleration was slowed some. Brakes worked very well with the P3 controller.

Not to mention that in some states (GA for one) it is ILLEGAL to touch your phone while driving.

I installer the P3 and it worked perfectly during my 800-plus mile drive home.