Just loving Ranger as tow vehicle

[Frost]

Wife and I just got back from a 2 month, 4K mile trip. Towed our 19' Airstream the whole way, probably 4,500lbs or so actual travel weight, never did the scale thing. I did purchase a hitch weight scale and it reads 600 lbs as average. A bit higher than I expected but well within the 750 lbs that Ford gives as safe. Posting because I owe the forum members for so much help and guidance.
2021 xlt Lariat supercab, with added blue sumo's and Bilsteins and wdh. Truck towed so well, never once felt it was underpowered. Lots of hills in the Virginia/West Virginia area that slowed others down but always felt I could blow by anyone when needed. My worst mpg's were in the mountains and were 12-13 , best were in the flats of the Carolina's and Florida and saw 15-16 mpg. I typically get 25 mpg when not towing, am old and rarely have to be anywhere so take my time.

My wife misses our F150 as it had more back seat space to throw what amounts to junk. Super cab doesn't really hold much back there, but not sure if it matters, she'd fill it up anyway. Think I need to find a way to organize a better bed storage system to keep her happy. Not going back to F150 though, happy with the Ranger.
A great truck!

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[Realtruck]

Great write up!

The sumo springs really helped me as well. I was getting some sway back there even with the distribution system but the sumo springs evened it out for me as well and make it much more enjoyable to tow.

 

[Cabose-1]

Wait till you add tha RAS (road active suspension) to your truck and pair it with a geny torsion hitch. They sell on that accepts the head of the wdh. Smoothest ride ever, of all time. Worth every penny.

 

[harringtondav]

I agree. Our Ranger tows our 4000# boat/trailer nicely. Other than the fuel gauge, I don't know its back there.

 

[Mtnhorserider]

Which Bilsteins are you running? Thanks.

 

[Grandaccess]

Wife and I just got back from a 2 month, 4K mile trip. Towed our 19' Airstream the whole way, probably 4,500lbs or so actual travel weight, never did the scale thing. I did purchase a hitch weight scale and it reads 600 lbs as average. A bit higher than I expected but well within the 750 lbs that Ford gives as safe. Posting because I owe the forum members for so much help and guidance.
2021 xlt Lariat supercab, with added blue sumo's and Bilsteins and wdh. Truck towed so well, never once felt it was underpowered. Lots of hills in the Virginia/West Virginia area that slowed others down but always felt I could blow by anyone when needed. My worst mpg's were in the mountains and were 12-13 , best were in the flats of the Carolina's and Florida and saw 15-16 mpg. I typically get 25 mpg when not towing, am old and rarely have to be anywhere so take my time.

My wife misses our F150 as it had more back seat space to throw what amounts to junk. Super cab doesn't really hold much back there, but not sure if it matters, she'd fill it up anyway. Think I need to find a way to organize a better bed storage system to keep her happy. Not going back to F150 though, happy with the Ranger.
A great truck!

I am sure after 4K miles you took at least one photo of the truck and trailer you could have included in the post...
You know the rules

 

[Frost]

Which Bilsteins are you running? Thanks.

I think they're 4600's, yellow ones. Just in the re

I am sure after 4K miles you took at least one photo of the truck and trailer you could have included in the post...
You know the rules

 

[Frost]

I think they're 4600's, yellow ones. Just in the re

 

[Frost]

Sorry, not a picture taker. Photo with truck and trailer is a bit old. Truck in driveway is today. About to take the cap off and put tonneau back on. One of those inflatable caps I only use for travels. I almost like it, weighs 35 lbs and I can take it on and off easily, fits in a large bag when deflated.

 

[jflogerzi]

love my 2wd ranger towing. 10-15 years ago someone would laugh at you trying to tow with a midsize truck

 

[Realtruck]

love my 2wd ranger towing. 10-15 years ago someone would laugh at you trying to tow with a midsize truck

That is an awesome set up!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

love my 2wd ranger towing. 10-15 years ago someone would laugh at you trying to tow with a midsize truck

Lighten up Jeff. You’re two tents.

 

[jflogerzi]

Lighten up Jeff. You’re two tents.

jelous much

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

jelous much

Totally and completely.

When I saw the campsite photo, I didn’t realize You had both. I just figured It was a campsite you shared with friends who also had an RTT. That’s really a great setup.

 

[jflogerzi]

Totally and completely.

When I saw the campsite photo, I didn’t realize You had both. I just figured It was a campsite you shared with friends who also had an RTT. That’s really a great setup.

Yup both are mine

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