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I'll go with how Ford engineered the vehicle and leave it at that.

The A.S.S. uses multiple sensors to determine whether or not it’s applied, one of them being the battery’s state of charge. For example, my A.S.S stopped working as a result of a weak battery. Removing the plug from the BMS on the battery’s negative cable is another way of sending a signal...

This should be your standard procedure when taking your truck in for any service: "I authorize you to perform the following service_____________________ at this price________ which we have agreed upon. Should you believe that my vehicle requires anything additional beyond the scope of the...

I don't like holes in my truck so I built a custom mount which attaches to the frame below the rear bumper. Coax is run under the truck and through the rear of the cab. The antenna is a fold-over so I can still park the truck in the garage.

Excellent. Spent four weeks boondocking out at the RV rally in Quartzite, AZ in January. Charged with 200 watts of solar; batteries handled everything, including heat, propane frig, lights, water pump, etc. Pretty much stayed above 13.0 volts all the time.

OK, I understand now how to check the fluid level. If it needs, where do you add fluid? Through the dipstick hole or someplace else?

My 2019 Ranger has a feature the new truck does not — it’s paid for.

While this is true, the Ranger’s charging system is designed to charge the vehicle’s battery and nothing else. Adding the LiFePO4 batteries into the equitation presents a number of issues: 1. The LiFePO4 batteries have a much lower internal resistance than the lead-acid battery in the truck...

As stated above, although the potential exists for damaging the alternator I have never heard of it happening. The only way a wire limits a load is by its resistance to the current flow. Enough resistance (pushing more amps than the wire can handle) results in the wire burning up. One way...

35,000 miles on my 2019 XLT and only repair was battery replacement.

To answer your latest question, if the panels are always on they will charge the batteries while your trailering. However, if there is little sun, it’s raining, it’s cloudy, etc., they will provide little if any charge. So, it’s up to you. Just go with the solar and hope there’s enough sun...

I do but it needs to be updated. Something to work on.

Yes, I do. When I bought the truck in at the end of 2019 the electric brake controller wasn’t available yet from Ford. I couple months later it came in and the dealer installed it. I don’t know the make or brand. It’s whatever Ford installs.

Occasionally, but not always, I will get error messages on my 2019 Ranger XLT telling me that the stability control, hill assist, cruise control and other driver assists have cancelled. This happens only when towing my travel trailer with the 7-pin connector plugged in. Unplugging the trailer...

I saw and responded to your post in another area about a DC-DC charger for your trailer. Seeing this post here I want to make sure you know that the wire in your 7-wire trailer pigtail that charges your batteries will only deliver 3-5 amps. It is not heavy enough to handle the higher current...

I recommend the Victron, though there are others out there that work fine. The Victron has an app that lets you monitor and control the charger. It also has a “smart” voltage feature that monitors when the vehicle is on or off by the voltage on the line and switches off (disconnects the...

I started this post and promised to let folks know when I finished the installation. It’s done - Two 100 Ah Weize LiFePO4 batteries in the trailer are charged from the tow vehicle by a 30 amp Victron DC-DC charger. It’s wired with 6 ga from the battery. The WFCO AC to DC “smart” charger in...

On a radial tire a bulging sidewall is a sign of a thrown belt. It is a serious problem because it will not heal itself, may take out belts next to it and ultimately destroy the tire. Yes, you can drive on it, but I would replace it ASAP.

Our Rangers have AGM batteries which have a lower self-discharge rate than conventional, lead-acid batteries, which means they can hold their charge longer. They also have a smart charging system and a battery management system which are designed to keep the battery properly charged. As good as...

I have this exact unit and am in the process of installing it. It is suppossed to sense when the truck is off and open the circuit to the trailer batteries. It can be tricky to get to work. I've read other posts where folks have had trouble getting the auto sensing on/off to work and have...