Robanno
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- First Name
- Rob
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- Brentwood ca
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- 2020 ford ranger
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Bought truck in March 2020,
20 Ranger Lariat Supercrew with all the options
Fx4, sport, 4x4 etc., specifically too tow our 20' dual axle trailer. About 4400lbs loaded.
Spent last couple months detailing out truck
Bed cover, swing out boxes, bed carpet, nerf bars, dealer approved and installed Tbc (Redarc) plus many others.
Did a test tow of about 20 miles to make sure everything good.
Nice, no problem with power, alittle soft in the back but not bad, tounge at about 500 with hitch and load leveling bars.
Everything seemed to be fine except blind spot warning seemed to only work when a passing car was in the regular position to activate warning. Set the trailer length at 24 ft. Maybe because trailer is 8' wide and sensor was not able to pick up passing vehicle. Not really worried about it, my other tow vehicle does not have it and it worked out fine.
Will have to do some additional padding on rear seats to level things out for pooch. Has that hump in center and if I was laying back there it would be uncomfortable. Gotta make the dog comfortable.
Leaving for the Grand Tetons Tues ( from Sacramento) for two weeks.
A few questions before we leave
-tow haul mode on, trailer length set
-first oil change at 950 miles and rear dif oil changed, for my peace of mind.
So should be using 93 gas when towing
-What tire pressure should I use. Has stock Hankook tires on 17" rims. Dealer set at 35 psi
-have sway control bar with wdh and used it when pulling with my other vehicle. Do i need to used it with this vehicle since it has sway control already
-any other suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
Rob
20 Ranger Lariat Supercrew with all the options
Fx4, sport, 4x4 etc., specifically too tow our 20' dual axle trailer. About 4400lbs loaded.
Spent last couple months detailing out truck
Bed cover, swing out boxes, bed carpet, nerf bars, dealer approved and installed Tbc (Redarc) plus many others.
Did a test tow of about 20 miles to make sure everything good.
Nice, no problem with power, alittle soft in the back but not bad, tounge at about 500 with hitch and load leveling bars.
Everything seemed to be fine except blind spot warning seemed to only work when a passing car was in the regular position to activate warning. Set the trailer length at 24 ft. Maybe because trailer is 8' wide and sensor was not able to pick up passing vehicle. Not really worried about it, my other tow vehicle does not have it and it worked out fine.
Will have to do some additional padding on rear seats to level things out for pooch. Has that hump in center and if I was laying back there it would be uncomfortable. Gotta make the dog comfortable.
Leaving for the Grand Tetons Tues ( from Sacramento) for two weeks.
A few questions before we leave
-tow haul mode on, trailer length set
-first oil change at 950 miles and rear dif oil changed, for my peace of mind.
So should be using 93 gas when towing
-What tire pressure should I use. Has stock Hankook tires on 17" rims. Dealer set at 35 psi
-have sway control bar with wdh and used it when pulling with my other vehicle. Do i need to used it with this vehicle since it has sway control already
-any other suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
Rob
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