1st Full size trailer with my 2023 Ranger Lariat

[RangerOwner86]

Hi all!

Last month I was able to finally get a travel trailer after 5 years of trying to get one. This one has a max weight of only 4,000 lbs. I am not using any WDH or Sway bar as it is not needed. Fully loaded with 44 gallons of fresh water and all my stuff and it tows very well, the truck not missing a beat. I put it into tow mode and just let it do its thing. In the bed of my truck I have the spare tire for the trailer as it didn't come with a bumper or with it mounted to the hitch, two 20lb propane tanks, my small BBQ, griddle, folding table, and some firewood. I have not weighed it yet as it is a bit of the way for me to get to a scale.

My 1st trip with it was a 1,200 KM's round trip to Saskatoon from Spruce Grove. Going to Saskatoon I drove 90 KM/H the entire way as I was fighting a wind the entire way and the truck stayed in 8th gear, never going into 9th. Coming back it would get into 9th gear and I did 100 KM/H. My worst tank I got 25.1L/100KM\9.4 MPG as I had rain for around half and my best tank was 20.3L/100KM\11.6 MPG! The entire trip I used approx 272.917 Litres of fuel, travelled 1200 KM's, averaged 23.168L/100KM\10.23 MPG. On my most recent trip this past weekend to Edson from Spruce Grove I did 100 KM/H and got 21.3L/100KM\11 MPG. Going up one of the bigger hills, I decided to see what this truck would do and put my foot into it a bit as I was coming up on a Ram 1500 pulling a trailer doing 90 KM/H and going up the hill I was able to actually gain speed and it had no problem at all keeping 110 KM/H.

I am very happy with how this truck has handled my trailer, I just wish that they would of included a larger fuel tank as even my old Dodge Journey had a bigger fuel tank. With it being only 68 Litres, I was actually able to up to 71 Litres into it, you can only get 300 KM's on a tank. My dad gave me a set of universal tow mirrors and I just leave them on as I use the trailer almost every weekend. With them on I can still use the power fold function of the mirrors.

The two pictures in the rain are when I picked it up and the other picture is loaded and ready for my trip to Saskatoon.

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[Grumpaw]

Looks like you have the rig dialed in right, Your mileage is right at average for pulling a box shaped travel trailer. Dosen't matter so much about the weight as it's more dependent on the flat shape of the frontal area....I used to get 10-12 mpg when towing our 7000 lb trailer.
Only thing I would recommend is that when towing you lock out the 9 and 10th gear....run in tow mode in 8th gear....and drop into 7th when negotiating a grade......rig will be more responsive when hitting the "go" pedal and trans won't "hunt" so much.

 

[Tremot Trent]

Fully loaded up with generator, etc weight 4725(weighed at local grain elevator scale) Get about 1 mpg less with 22 Tremor

 

[ScarzRanger21(2.0)]

I have a trailer that’s about the same size. Even though the truck pulls it with no issues, I would still recommend getting a weight distribution hitch. It really smooths out the ride and takes the bounce out of the rear end when you go over bumps.

I was skeptical how much they really helped but they do. It lifts the rear end back to stock height, puts weight on the front end so you have better steering control, and gives the rear axle some room to breathe instead of riding on/near the bump-stops. They can be pricey, but I got lucky and our trailer came with one when we bought it.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Hi all!

Last month I was able to finally get a travel trailer after 5 years of trying to get one. This one has a max weight of only 4,000 lbs. I am not using any WDH or Sway bar as it is not needed. Fully loaded with 44 gallons of fresh water and all my stuff and it tows very well, the truck not missing a beat. I put it into tow mode and just let it do its thing. In the bed of my truck I have the spare tire for the trailer as it didn't come with a bumper or with it mounted to the hitch, two 20lb propane tanks, my small BBQ, griddle, folding table, and some firewood. I have not weighed it yet as it is a bit of the way for me to get to a scale.

My 1st trip with it was a 1,200 KM's round trip to Saskatoon from Spruce Grove. Going to Saskatoon I drove 90 KM/H the entire way as I was fighting a wind the entire way and the truck stayed in 8th gear, never going into 9th. Coming back it would get into 9th gear and I did 100 KM/H. My worst tank I got 25.1L/100KM\9.4 MPG as I had rain for around half and my best tank was 20.3L/100KM\11.6 MPG! The entire trip I used approx 272.917 Litres of fuel, travelled 1200 KM's, averaged 23.168L/100KM\10.23 MPG. On my most recent trip this past weekend to Edson from Spruce Grove I did 100 KM/H and got 21.3L/100KM\11 MPG. Going up one of the bigger hills, I decided to see what this truck would do and put my foot into it a bit as I was coming up on a Ram 1500 pulling a trailer doing 90 KM/H and going up the hill I was able to actually gain speed and it had no problem at all keeping 110 KM/H.

I am very happy with how this truck has handled my trailer, I just wish that they would of included a larger fuel tank as even my old Dodge Journey had a bigger fuel tank. With it being only 68 Litres, I was actually able to up to 71 Litres into it, you can only get 300 KM's on a tank. My dad gave me a set of universal tow mirrors and I just leave them on as I use the trailer almost every weekend. With them on I can still use the power fold function of the mirrors.

The two pictures in the rain are when I picked it up and the other picture is loaded and ready for my trip to Saskatoon.

Nice rig! Your post made me think of this song

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