towing

  1. Level kit and towing a boat

    whats up y’all? I’ve got a 22 tremor and I’m hoping to install a 2” level eventually. Preferably the fordrangerlifts one. But I’ve also got aspirations of owning and towing a bow rider. Specifically one that would be 19-22’ and topping out around 4-5k dry. Does anyone have any personal...
  2. REDARC Brake Controllers in Stock @ Stage 3

    Both REDARC units are in stock and available for immediate shipping. ***PM me for forum pricing!
  3. 2020 Ranger XLT FX4 Non-Towing pkg, is this what I need for towing?

    Hello all and happy new year. I have been browsing the forums extensively for what I would need to have the ability to tow the 7,500lbs our trucks are built for. I had a few questions that have popped up during my search and was hoping ya'll could help me out. This is my first truck and my first...
  4. High mileage trailer trash.

    Hello, ranger 5g. I figured starting a "build" thread would be a good place to organize some of my thoughts and maybe meet some like-minded truck people. My vehicular circumstances changed abruptly last year as my pride and joy Xj Cherokee started giving me mechanical trouble that I was no...
  5. Easy RedArc Tow control pro install

    ?EDIT. That should say Redarc Tow Pro Elite? I wonder how many people got absolutely robbed by the dealerships BEFORE the internet? My local Ford dealer quoted me $900+ to buy and have the Redarc controller installed. They said it was very complex and time consuming and there was the hole they...
  6. Rv recommendations

    Hey everyone My wife and I want to get an rv for the ranger to pull. I would like to hear y’all’s recommendations. Preferably something with a bunkhouse as we have 2 small kids. Also what’s everyone’s setup?
  7. Seeking advice: Transmission temperatures, towing, and the transmission fluid vent

    I wasn't sure if this belonged under towing or general since I've got a couple of questions here, so if this needs to be moved, please do so. Bit of a backstory: We got our 2019 XLT FX4 supercrew w/ factory tow hitch back in September with only 10k miles on it, mainly as a replacement for our...
  8. Ford Performance Tune towing issue / lawsuit

    The issue here is many of us have gotten the Ford Performance tune and just recently found out it’s not recommended to tow with. When I ordered my tune there was no statement on their website stating it’s not recommended. I got mine specifically to tow. Yesterday I spoke with Ford Performance...
  9. 2019 Ranger recent real world towing experience.

    Bought my 19 ranger April 30, 2020 In anticipation of current trip I added necessary additions for heavy towing use. Red arc oem trailer brake controller and firestone air bag helper springs. Installed ford performance M-9603-REB reprogramming 2 days before leaving at 12K miles. 29ft...
  10. 2020 Ranger XL SuperCab - Towing 6,000lbs

    Hi All, I am new to this forum so I apologise if towing discussions are akin to beating a dead horse. Anyway, I recently moved from LA to SLC and towed my wife's Mazda Cx5. I was confident my Ranger could pull it, but I was not expecting it to perform so we'll! My Ranger is a 2020 XL...
  11. Timbren Active Off-Road Bump towing?

    Does anyone have experience with the Timbren active off-road active bumps tops? I’m trying to tow with them. I installed the sumo spring that’s rated for 1500lbs, but it absolutely doesn’t work for me. I need something with off-road capability.
  12. Rear view camera while driving/towing?

    Does anyone know if it's possible either by entering the secret menu or another method to access the rear view camera while in drive? This would come in very handy as I quite often have strapped-up loads on the trailer bed and it would be good to keep an eye on it while driving.
  13. Towing in Europe without tow package

    Hey guys! I am currently trying to get a list together of everything I am going to need in order to tow in Europe ( Germany) with a non tow packaged Ranger. I just wanted yall's advice and suggestions before purchasing everything. Trailer hitch...
  14. Trailer tow package add-on question

    I recently picked up a ranger, I live in oahu,Hawaii so ther isn't exactly alot of options as far as dealer stock. But I did find the exact truck and color I wanted with the exception of 1 thing. The factory tow package. But from what I've read there isnt any difference between a truck with or...
  15. Tekonsha Brake Controller Install! Super "Easy"

    I transferred my brake controller from my Grand Cherokee over to the Ranger today. Super easy, although why couldn't Ford just put a freaking plug on the end of the wires for us. Im disappointed in this. Pulled the lower driver kick panel and saw the 3 wires coming through the firewall. The...
  16. Towing Questions

    Hows it going guys! I am in the process of buying a 2019 Ford Ranger XL 2WD with some options. I had some questions about towing with the ranger. I have a 2014 5.0 that I plan on towing to the track from time to time. From what the dealer has shown me I don't think my ranger comes with a towing...
  17. Any Scuttlebutt on Towing mph?

    Has anyone heard what the gas mileage on the new Ranger drops down to when towing? We are currently towing 5200#s with a 2010 Raptor and get 10 mph (which I understand isn't bad). I'm thinking the Ranger would get better fuel mileage but wondered if anyone has heard real life numbers yet. We...


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