What are you guys towing?

[Bsenecal]

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)

Very sharp looking truck.
Brian

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[gfitzge2]

83 caprice wagon

A real American Land Yacht.

That rear over hang looks outrageous compared to todays vehicles.

At first glance it looks too big and heavy for the Ranger to haul, but at around 4000 pounds and what looks to be an aluminum trailer it is probably is OK. Very curious as to how the Ranger handled it.

 

[Floyd]

A real American Land Yacht.

That rear over hang looks outrageous compared to todays vehicles.

At first glance it looks too big and heavy for the Ranger to haul, but at around 4000 pounds and that what looks to be an aluminum trailer it is probably is OK. Very curious as to how the Ranger handled it.

I towed an open car trailer with my 2001 Ranger over the entire 18 years that I owned the truck without incident. My 2019 is ostensibly even more capable.

Two salient points....
1] Open trailers are FAR easier to tow than closed box trailers... empty or loaded.

2] Regardless of which light truck is being used for the task....trailer brakes are a MUST for towing a car trailer with a car on board,
(with few exceptions!↓

)

 

[gfitzge2]

I towed an open car trailer with my 2001 Ranger overr the entire 18 years that I owned the truck without incident. My 2019 is ostensibly even more capable.

Two salient points....
1] Open trailers are FAR easier to tow than closed box trailers... empty or loaded.
2] Trailer brakes are a MUST for towing a car trailer with a car on board, This is absolutely true regardless of which light truck is being used for the task.
(with few exceptions! )

Agreed.

SuBARu? The polar opposite of the Caprice

 

[Floyd]

Agreed.

SuBARu? The polar opposite of the Caprice

YEP! SuBARu 360, (925 pounds) 360CC, 2CYL,2stroke, 10inch wheels.
(That's a Ford Escape parked next to it)
Like a premie VW Bug with birth defects.

 

[gfitzge2]

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)

That picture with all the color contrast really brings out the beauty of that Velocity Blue.

Great looking truck all loaded up for an adventure.

 

[Big Blue]

Is that a starter/generator combo to the right? Looks bigger than the motor. Reminds me of my folks garden tractor.

 

[Floyd]

Is that a starter/generator combo to the right? Looks bigger than the motor. Reminds me of my folks garden tractor.

Nope, Its an ordinary generator, looking larger by contrast with the tiny engine in the tiny car.
22 CID ,70MPH and 4 passenger...

 

[Blmpkn]

A real American Land Yacht.

That rear over hang looks outrageous compared to todays vehicles.

At first glance it looks too big and heavy for the Ranger to haul, but at around 4000 pounds and what looks to be an aluminum trailer it is probably is OK. Very curious as to how the Ranger handled it.

I'm hoping that rear overhang helps the thing do wheelies... it's getting the trusty LS swap, twin turbos AND Detroit blower, Ford 9" rear, trans brake.. etc. It's been quite the project but 2022 is the year I drive the damn thing again lol.

The trailer was galvanized IIRC, said it weighed about 2500lbs itself. The ranger had no issue whatsoever hauling the thing.. the super low 1st gear helps a ton.. along with having 9 more gears lol. Truck had no trouble stopping, and had no issue holding 60mph up hills large enough to have the 2nd lane for slower traffic. Got about 13 mpg hauling it.

The new ranger is definitely the perfect "weekend warrior" type tow rig.

 

[raytwntrvlr]

This is a view of my new Ranger sitting in front of the Winnebago we will tow with it. The white with black accents looks great with the Winnie. Trailer weighs 3500 lbs and I love that it has two axles with 16 inch wheels.

 

[Iowa Guy]

This is a view of my new Ranger sitting in front of the Winnebago we will tow with it. The white with black accents looks great with the Winnie. Trailer weighs 3500 lbs and I love that it has two axles with 16 inch wheels.

i have been looking at those, how does it tow? What kind of mileage are you getting towing?

 

[dmeyer302]

This is the Mrs’ “new” grocery getter and toddler delivery vehicle. I do the rebuilding.

 

[raytwntrvlr]

i have been looking at those, how does it tow? What kind of mileage are you getting towing?

We are still only 150 miles on the odo. Need 1000 to start towing. Got the Blue Ox hitch set up yesterday. Hope to get my trailer brake controller installed soon. I will comment later on mileage, etc.

 

[Bravohook]

Haven't got to Tow it yet with the Ranger but I'm sure it'll do fine. I tow it to the slip and out at the end of the season.

 

[raytwntrvlr]

i have been looking at those, how does it tow? What kind of mileage are you getting towing?

So I got the required miles and took our new setup for a shakedown cruise. I was very impressed with every aspect of the trial run.
We went out in the early morning before any windy conditions popped up. I wanted to get a feel for things in a neutral environment. I have many years and miles of towing larger trailers behind larger trucks. I know that wind and traffic will change the experience.
After 20 miles or so, I entered the onramp to a local interstate and ran it up to the 60 or so. That's likely where most of our, no hurry, driving will be at. The rig accelerated up to speed easily.
I got the feel that this truck is a great match for my trailer. Very happy with this combo.

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