Rock squirrel
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For what it's worth, I finally found the upper limit for my rig after nearly 19k miles of trying. Just got back from June Lake area and I towed about 4500 pounds of travel trailer with 5 people up 395 near mammoth at nearly 8,000 ft at highway speed up the grade (5-6%?). AC on and about 90 degrees outside. First time I ever saw the temp needle budge upwards - even though I’ve towed over Grapevine, Tehachapi, Mojave, Death Valley, sequoia, etc.
Of course it happened as I was telling the wife how amazing it is that I can tow like that and not phase the truck, so I think I jinxed it!
However, I simply dropped the RPMs a bit and the temp came right back down. I’ve been very impressed with how well the ranger tows. I mostly run 91 octane, but am also near due for an oil change. Picture of my setup from last month on the way to Eureka.
Of course it happened as I was telling the wife how amazing it is that I can tow like that and not phase the truck, so I think I jinxed it!
However, I simply dropped the RPMs a bit and the temp came right back down. I’ve been very impressed with how well the ranger tows. I mostly run 91 octane, but am also near due for an oil change. Picture of my setup from last month on the way to Eureka.
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