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  1. What are you guys towing?

    yes mostly due to uneven road surface and I've only experienced it at lower speeds, it does get your attention. I have the FX4 package which has been universally dissed on here. Maybe some day I'll upgrade the shocks, right now figuring out how I'm going to mount my new 1up bike rack ($700)...
  2. What are you guys towing?

    I feel like I'm driving a low rider sometimes when towing, shaken not stirred. WDH doesn't seem to help much. The joys of towing.
  3. Happy 420 !!!

    Nicotine is far more addictive than cannabis , it's 10 yrs legal in CO and there have been relatively few problems with legalization, i smoke it mostly before bedtime or during the night for pain mgmt . Sales have been dropping off some in CO - the market is saturated, fewer out of staters come...
  4. Happy 420 !!!

    Weed is dirt cheap nowadays in Denver area dispensaries, 500mg vape cartridge as low as $4 . Here are some of today's performers at Denver Civic Center, I don't recognize any of them: What to expect: Headliners include Gucci Mane, OhGeesy, Afroman, Tommy Genesis and Lexy Panterra. But I...
  5. What are you guys towing?

    That Ranger's name is Jonah and the trailer is the Whale.
  6. How big is too big?

    r I ruled out the Grand Design because of the weight - they are a solidly built rig, well insulated. In retrospect I don't think the extra weight would make that large of difference in the towing and the mpg, the wind resistance from the height seems to be the biggest factor. When I say a 5th...
  7. How big is too big?

    I tow a Forest River NOBO 19.5 has similar specs to yours - weight and height. I'm not sure what "tows like a champ means" , everyone probably has a different perspective , I'm ok with the way my Ranger tows but I have been in vehicles that tow their trailers better - certainly a 5th wheel...
  8. loose homelink button on visor

    r u using the other 2 buttons ? I have 3 and if one breaks I'll reprogram another. All cars I've have in the past have the buttons on the bottom of the mirror - not a huge fan of on the visor owing to having to put the visor up to operate.
  9. Just a simple question of "WHY?!"

    One tow over the line sweet Jesus, one tow over the line.........broken down on the roadside, sweet Mary one tow over the line.
  10. We're getting rid of our Ranger & Wrangler soon....

    Did it look as good as this 2 door Bronco ? I had to laugh at all those claims Ford was making in the ad, I had a friend who owned a Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer, two tone white and pale blue, he ended up rolling it and it was totaled...
  11. What are you guys towing?

    The E2's require tension to be on them in order for the anti-sway to work. they rely on the friction of the spring bars on the L brackets. You didn't put any lube on there did you? Make sure that you are transferring at least 1/2 of the weight back onto the front of the truck with the bars...
  12. What are you guys towing?

    thanks - good info . wouldn't be considering a V8 engine vehicle except need to replace wife's Hyundai Sante Fe 2.0T , I've been driving 4 cylinder turbos since the 80s so know their attributes well. But also acknowledge those old school larger displacement push rod V8s still excel at some...
  13. What are you guys towing?

    The NOBO is made by Forest River who does claim that the tongue weight includes propane tanks (empty I believe ) and the battery. Model of E2 hitch was recommended by E2 , they felt their 8k lbs rated unit would be too stiff. On the NOBO forums a few folks had a tongue weight scale and...
  14. What are you guys towing?

    Trailer is down slightly at the front, WDH is rated at 600 lbs tongue, 6,000 trailer weight, I've not loaded it much - min fresh water and then mostly clothes and some food. . The porpoising only occurs at lower speeds but it gets one's attention. The Ranger tows ok, but I do know from friends...
  15. What are you guys towing?

    Grumpaw - pic of my trailer, UVW is 4162 , I think tongue weight is 450 , after 4 trips towing with the Ranger I'm not thrilled with how it tows and eats gas, but I've never towed anything over 2,500 lbs in the past. One thing that happens is the up and down motion transmitted to the Ranger...
  16. Kudos to Discount Tire

    The poster would be wise to follow up with you, I sent a complaint to AZ HQ yrs back after I received a decent price for a set of Michelin Primacy for my Saab 9-5, I think it was around $500 , then went I went to buy and schedule I received a higher price. AZ HQ responded by giving me a huge...
  17. 43000 SUV`s to be recalled

    Interesting "fixes" automakers come up with these days, install a tube to drain off the leaking fuel, won't be surprised if the EPA intervenes and requires the leaking fuel to be returned to the gas tank. vehicle fire reports get quick attention from the NHTSA .
  18. Did Ford change my oil

    link to an article regards motor oil and additives, near the bottom is a chart that shows content, zinc in found in diesel rotella isn't a whole lot higher than some gas engine oils. Zinc is an effective anti-wear additive...
  19. Did Ford change my oil

    if you don't have an oil burner shouldn't be an issue, I used it for yrs in my Saab 9-5 but it called for 5w-40 , whereas Ranger is 5w-30 recommended.
  20. Ford performance oil separator issue

    Like that orange color reminds of the tango bottled screwdrivers I used to drink in high school. Wonder if tango is still made.


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