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I just did mine at 60k and sent the fluid sample into a lab for analysis. https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/lab-report-on-60k-mile-transmission-fluid.29528/#post-676527

I'll be staying out west. Just wandering all around. If I ever make it as far as VA I'll look you up.

Last summer I towed 6500 miles (https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/6464-miles-towing-7200lb-tt.25658/#post-588143) with my 7300lb TT. I'm at it again this year and will probably be closer to 8000 miles. I'll post an over view when its done. Leaving Salt Lake City headed east on I-80, a...

I prefer the look and individuality of the 5g significantly over the 6g. I don't know why ford thinks everything they make has to look the same. I would think diversity in design would potentially bring in more customers than branding the same look on everything. What about those that don't...

My daughter's Mustang with a 2.3 has 160K on it and still runs like new. I would call her maintenance regiment spotty at best.

I couldn't agree more with the concept of renting first, although I would say for two seasons. Here's why. 1- It gives you a chance to try different campers and floor plans. What you think you like on the lot might not be that practical when you take it out and actually camp in it. It will...

I used the tube for the Fitzstick transmission dip stick that I installed. Just poured it right in from the engine compartment. No pump required.

My son put Destination LE/3's on his SUV and has really loved them. From his experience, I put them on my SUV as well. I found nothing wrong with them during the short time that I had the SUV with them on it. I sold it before the tires had run their course. It was the 3rd set of tires that I...

Allow me to restate my #1 Lesson learned for those that seem troubled by it. Lessons learned from the experience: 1) Ford is douche bags for not including a drain plug and dipstick It would be nice if every manufacturer of every type vehicle with a transmission that utilizes fluids would...

If I may speak for the Laboratory on the topic of recommendation, they are not recommending a 33k mile change interval. When they analyze the fluid that you send into them, be it engine oil or ATF, they show you one column that has the analysis for your current oil sample, they will also have...

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I changed my transmission fluid, filter, pan and dipstick at 60k miles. I went with Valvoline ULV because it was on sale at Napa for $6.74 a quart (thanks for the tip @ctechbob). A PPE extra capacity (because I tow heavy) pan and a Fitz Stick dipstick (@Fitzmotor) . I waited until 60k miles...

Have you or service checked the fluid level in the transmission? The speed bump part of your story has me wondering if its just barely got enough in it to make it work. I think some early 5G were coming out of the factory low on fluid.

Two of my bikes are e-bikes that are about 50lbs each. I'm 57 and don't have any trouble getting them up there. Maybe another 20 years or 20lbs might make a difference. I've also got a padded tailgate cover specifically designed to protect the tailgate. In addition, regardless of what type...

I put mine in the bed of the truck when I'm towing (and when I'm not).

At 61k miles, I just replaced the stock plastic pan and filter with the PPE deep pan and Fitz stick. I took a sample of the old fluid (1st drain) and sent it to Blackstone Labs. I’ll share the results when I get it back. Visually it looked nasty. I gave it to a shop to do the original drop and...

Just for reference for you. I tow and I put the EIBACH PRO-TRUCK LIFT SYSTEM with 3-1/2" in the front and 1" in the rear, Grimm UCA's, and crash bar replacements. Started out with the 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The SL load rating not the "C" load rating. 2,756 lbs load and 48lb weight...

Do what I did and rent a few TTs near the same size and weight of what you want and tow them yourself before buying. See for yourself how the Ranger handles the TT you want with your particular driving skills. The three biggest problems towing with the Ranger are 1) No brake controller 2) no...

I bought the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau first thing when I got my Ranger new in 2019. It has been fantastic and has held up well for these 5 years. Barely leaks even in a car wash. Recommended it to a friend with a Ram 1500 who found a cheaper brand that turned out to be junk. Recommended...