SABER Ranger Club Thread

[DavidR]

Just got back from a 9-day trip around the UP of Michigan. I only took 4 pictures over the whole trip. haha

Side note: it felt amazing just leaving my phone in the truck or the camper and going away for the day on adventures, not worrying about the best shot or how to document it all, just living in the moment. Plus I didn't have service most of the time anyways. haha

Anyways, this was one of the four pictures I took. Not necessarily Ranger forward (literally haha), but still a cool shot nevertheless I'd say.

Lunch pitstop in Marquette at the old ore dock on our travels.

Nice! We're heading off to UP in a few weeks to visit out daughter there, going to try to time it for good fall colors. It will be nice to get away from the smoke out here

I like the trailer - looks light and not much taller than the truck, I assume it doesn't kill your highway fuel economy too badly..

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[Deleted member 1634]

Nice! We're heading off to UP in a few weeks to visit out daughter there, going to try to time it for good fall colors. It will be nice to get away from the smoke out here

I like the trailer - looks light and not much taller than the truck, I assume it doesn't kill your highway fuel economy too badly..

Fall in the UP is amazing! Late September/early October is peak time there. We try and make it over that way about then as often as we can.

As far as mileage, with the roofline of the camper sitting at or below the truck/topper roofline, the camper weight sitting around 1400-1800lbs (depending on length and type of trip), and the camper being essentially the same width as the truck, the mileage is still great. Usually get around 20-21mpg at highway speeds (60mph) towing it. I love telling people that because it's more than most trucks get clean not towing anything! haha

 

[DavidR]

Fall in the UP is amazing! Late September/early October is peak time there. We try and make it over that way about then as often as we can.

As far as mileage, with the roofline of the camper sitting at or below the truck/topper roofline, the camper weight sitting around 1400-1800lbs (depending on length and type of trip), and the camper being essentially the same width as the truck, the mileage is still great. Usually get around 20-21mpg at highway speeds (60mph) towing it. I love telling people that because it's more than most trucks get clean not towing anything! haha

That's about the timing we're planning.

Your highway fuel economy is similar to what we get with our pop-up camper on (we get around 21-22 going 60 MPH). The pop-up probably has more wind resistance, but it's also a little lighter and we don't have the extra friction of trailer wheels, so I guess those things just about balance out. Either way, it's pretty decent MPG for hauling these things around. Our '93 Ranger with the 4L V6 was doing well to get 15-16 with the camper on

 

[GregM]

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[P. A. Schilke]

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Hi Greg,

Now you did it....at least two dancing turkeys heading your way!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[GregM]

Hi Greg,

Now you did it....at least two dancing turkeys heading your way!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Thanks Phil have appreciated your insight and positive feedback.

 

[Andy]

Just us and the ? out in the alpine tundra this weekend.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

Some fall color cruising yesterday through the Superior National Forest. Trying to find all those leaves that match the truck. haha

 

[GregM]

Hi Greg,

Now you did it....at least two dancing turkeys heading your way!

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I feel slighted still waiting for my dancing turkeys but I won't mention any names.

 

[Anne]

Joining the ranks of the Elitist

I just saw a Saber in person for the first time. Pictures don't do it justice. What a super choice of color!!?

 

[Adventure Ranger]

My 2020 Lariat Sport 4x4. Lots of customizing by yours truly.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

I feel slighted still waiting for my dancing turkeys but I won't mention any names.

Here you go...

 

[AzScorpion]

Here you go...

Now he can die a happy man. lol

Here's a couple extra for ya Greg even though it doesn't mean as much from me. ?

 

[GregM]

You guys, stop it. Making this old man
Now I am a completed human being

 

[GregM]

I just saw a Saber in person for the first time. Pictures don't do it justice. What a super choice of color!!?

Thank you Anne it is a remarkable color and its a Looker

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