Towing a 19' Airstream

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Want to say hi to a fellow Ranger and Geo Pro owner.

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Hi Steve,

A very nice combo, and a very cute trailer... Kudos!

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No need for sway bar / leveling system, I’ve towed my Airstream flying Cloud 19 all summer with 600lbs camper system in the bed and had no issue. Just make sure your truck / trailer are very level. For those who are wondering the Ranger is an awesome tow vehicle!
 

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No need for sway bar / leveling system, I’ve towed my Airstream flying Cloud 19 all summer with 600lbs camper system in the bed and had no issue. Just make sure your truck / trailer are very level. For those who are wondering the Ranger is an awesome tow vehicle!

At this time did you have a stock ranger? No leveling kit, no spacers, no cutting of the crash bars? any rubbing issues with the 265/70/18?
 


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Yes correct, I did nothing at that time.
Was there any rubbing issues at all after driving a bit on them? I have completely stock, but may consider the fox performance system so I may want to go up to 265/70/18, but really new to this modding of trucks stuff.
 

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Was there any rubbing issues at all after driving a bit on them? I have completely stock, but may consider the fox performance system so I may want to go up to 265/70/18, but really new to this modding of trucks stuff.
No rubbing, worked well! I had added the Fox 2.0 and air-ride, but wasn’t a fan of the ride after I made that up-grade. I’ve since trade-in that truck for another new Ranger,
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currently its stock, but I’m looking at Falcon suspension with haul/tow settings, that way I won’t need airbags for towing.
 

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No rubbing, worked well! I had added the Fox 2.0 and air-ride, but wasn’t a fan of the ride after I made that up-grade. I’ve since trade-in that truck for another new Ranger,
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currently its stock, but I’m looking at Falcon suspension with haul/tow settings, that way I won’t need airbags for towing.
New truck looks good my man! What didn't you like about the fox 2.0? Was it odd for towing or just all around drivability?
 

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New truck looks good my man! What didn't you like about the fox 2.0? Was it odd for towing or just all around drivability?
I think the Fox 2.0 was fine, it’s the bounce from the Airbags that I didn’t like.
The one thing i did notice from the bigger tires is vibraction at highway speeds, but it could be from the KO2 tread design?!
 

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I think the Fox 2.0 was fine, it’s the bounce from the Airbags that I didn’t like.
The one thing i did notice from the bigger tires is vibraction at highway speeds, but it could be from the KO2 tread design?!
Oh that is very good info to know before I buy new tires and the suspension system. Thank you for the knowledge and help my friend. Enjoy your day and the new ranger :)
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