What are you guys towing?

[RBTremor]

good question, as I towed a 5,000lbs trailer at 65 mph without issues on an interstate. I did try to keep it 60 or less for fuel economy but hit 68 mph while passing a a tiny little suv hauling

I have a WDH hitch not sure of the make but ratings put it at 7,000 pounds. (bought the hitch with the trailer as it was too small for the previous owners new trailer). Got lucky that his RAM 1500 and the Ranger had similar ride heights.

haven't had a chance to put it on a scale, but at least 550-600 pounds of tongue weight.

Thanks

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[rocket]

1995 Sea Ray 18 foot 180 Signature Series. The ss Soft Kitty

 

[Blmpkn]

65 c10 on a 93 2wd suburban frame shortened 20"

61 buick special

83 caprice wagon

 

[CactusRanger88]

Probably one of the last good weekends up here in Minnesota

 

[mark_anderson_us]

Made a video on how to get tongue weight using CAT scales (includes pricing). I think everyone should go to a CAT scale, even if they’re not towing. Surprising how many rigs are overloaded.

 

[BudB]

A 2020 Pro Team 190 TX Tracker. Only one fishing trip so far but the Ranger did great.

 

[RangerRob]

Either ski boats or this ..... always this side of 5000 lbs ... in this case closer to 2300 with trailer.

 

[aslusers]

2021 Escape 19. Mine is 3850 dry, up to 5000 loaded. These are semi custom, so dry weights can vary quite a bit. Pulled it home on a ball. Have an Equalizer WDH to set up soon.

Congratulations on this high quality trailer, especially fiberglass!

 

[aslusers]

What were the problems on the Interstate? I am looking at a similar trailer. MPG? Too much sway? Or not enough power? Thanks

Our trailer is similar. #3900 dry. We use WDH and have a Ford Trailer braking system. We always use interstate and do not have an issue driving on the interstate. We tend to go between 55 to 65 mph, pending on weather and road conditions. Our MPG range from 10 to 18, pending weather and road conditions as well.

By the way, our Ranger odometer shows 28,750 miles, and our travel trailer has over 18,000 miles. This Ranger spend most of its lifetime pulling our trailer and it is an amazing tow vehicle. Very happy with it.

 

[Floyd]

Overkill? Truck and trailer loaded for three month travel trip...
Of course a simple drawbar and a friction antisway device.

 

[JGF]

On the way home to Maine after 5 months on the road. About 3500lbs fully loaded. At 65 mph I get about 14-15 mpg. I use a Ford installed Redarc brake controller and a standard ball hitch without any sway control, no issues at all (knock on wood!).

 

[Floyd]

On the way home to Maine after 5 months on the road. About 3500lbs fully loaded. At 65 mph I get about 14-15 mpg. I use a Ford installed Redarc brake controller and a standard ball hitch without any sway control, no issues at all (knock on wood!).

That' a nice looking rig. It even matches!
It looks like it would compare closely in size and towability to the regular R-Pod which I had in mind in my earlier comments on another thread.

 

[Arly]

Here is my weekly tow.

 

[JGF]

That' a nice looking rig. It even matches!
It looks like it would compare closely in size and towability to the regular R-Pod which I had in mind in my earlier comments on another thread.

Yes, I think it's very similar to the R-Pod. 16' overall, camper itself is about 13', almost the same length as the R-Pod.

 

[Travis9935]

I suppose I can include my trailers... 2021 Ranger 34's Livernois tow tune (91 Oct)
6.5X12 Dual gate quad trailer with quads (3500lbs) 60-70 mpg 10-15 mpgs
Vacation to Northern MN
(Truck prob weighs 600 lbs over stock)

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