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I was towing my TT in some bad wind. Getting about 3mpg and getting slung all over the road during cross winds and semis passing. The tiny tank was constantly empty so I pull into the next (every) town to gas up. Maybe 10 miles out of town the Ranger starts throwing dog bones (open end wrench...

I heard a new noise a couple of days ago coming from the back of my Ranger. It only happened at extremely slow speed, like taking off from a dead stop and "accelerating" with no throttle, only idle speed. My first thought about the sound was the parking brake might be stuck slightly engaged...

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 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...

Just got back from a 6464 mile camping trip towing our TT. Thought I would share my experience. First, background. I have - '19 Ranger with Eibach 3-1/2" front and 1" rear lift. 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Clear view tow mirrors. No other mods. TT weighs about 7200 lbs fully loaded with...

I installed Clearview Towing mirrors and here's my thoughts. https://www.clearviewmirrorsusa.com/towing-mirrors/ford-ranger-north-america/ The Clearview's are extremely heavy compared to the stock mirrors. That concerns me a little bit. Between the extra weight, the extended lever arm...