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Come alongs are great tools when used appropriately.

I would be willing to try it cautiously. I wouldn’t force the truck, but sometimes they break free, and sometimes the tension lets you cut additional roots and then you can get it. I only have 2WD trucks and have done it with no adverse effects. Just don’t be stupid about it.

Nope. I drive‘m ‘till they die. Still got my ‘98 Chevy 2500, and still got my new car. It’s a 2016 Corolla. I expect a lot more years out of both of them. The Ranger is practically brand new at ‘21 and 36,000 miles.

I agree, but just one example of a 5th wheel you could tow. There are others, but not too many in the US market. Most tow the Escape with an F150, although I also know of at least one Taco.

Some folks tow this with a Ranger5g, but not many. I have no doubt it would work well. https://escapetrailer.com/21ft-5-trailer/

It’s a very nice dipstick. It’s much easier to check levels. It is factory quality in every way. It is vastly superior to the other aftermarket dip stick options available. I you expect quality, this is the one.

I worked as a counselor for 20 years, and that was my belief as well. It’s not what you are retiring from, but what you are retiring too.

Retired at 48. It’s been great. I still freelance when I want to. Mostly travel. In Iceland now. I could have worked longer and made a lot of money, but having the time is more important to me.

I have the ScanGuage II and somewhere on the forum posted the PID for it. For me it works great. Currently in Iceland, so I won’t search for it now.

Just saw your post. Yes you have to raise it high to get the bars on. You can use a hook or lever type tool and slide the bars on without picking it up as high.

Do you mean the height to get the bars on, or the towing height? At 750lbs of tongue weight, there will be some sag, lowering of the back end, even if you measured the front and got your weight distribution set up properly. I also question where you got your 750lbs weight. You really have...

Yep, I’m definitely checking mine now. I too, live on gravel.

I feel the same way about Subaru. They should give me a decent vehicle. sorry you got a bum rap on that.

My ‘98 C2500 has been a very reliable and long lasting truck. Only my Toyota Corolla has held up better. I can only hope my Ranger joins their ranks.

Yep, truck has to be on or recently so - like within 10 - 15 minutes. It does pull in signal better than a phone, but is not 5g.

Nice info. Since I have the standard PPE, not deep, I’m going to roll with it. I wondered how hot was too hot. I had 225 once and let it cool a bit. Fortunately, the Fitzstick has ULV written on it.

I had gasket issues, but also many more issues. No Subaru support and just junk. Finally drove it to town on 3 cylinders with messed up brakes at 139K miles and got $750 and was happy to see it go. I spent a ton of time and money to keep it on the road.

Unlike some, I don’t have a disdain for Taco’s. Our 2016 Corolla has 146,000 miles on it with nothing but maintenance. A Taco simply won’t tow or carry enough. There was only ONE midsize truck that met my minimums, and it was about $8K less than any full size. I also already own a ‘98 3/4 ton...

Can’t help on plugging stock pan. I saw unprotected plastic and at 30K miles I did the standard PPE pan and get a 10 degree temp reduction towing. Works for me.

Test drove a truck. Right then knew on day one when I got my Ranger 4x2 I new blue Sumos and 4600’s would go on the rear. Got truck, drove it home, changed bump stops and shocks same day. I tow a lot. At 36K miles getting ready to put the 4600’s on the front.