What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[Chris M]

Well yesterday for me now, long day... Got the boat out of storage at my sisters, got the sleep message on the Ranger after getting the trailer hooked up, towed it home, made my wife back the boat in the drive (pic), filled it up with fuel for the first time in a month or so and went to dinner. Sometime in there changed fuel filters on boat, installed Pertronix electronic ignition, started it for the first time in 2022, got caught in a sudden rain storm, put the boat in the garage while getting soaked, dried off all my tools... and drinks.

Pretty boat. I like that.

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[cfhgarza]

Bought a pair of door trim and wrapped them in Avery Supreme matte gunmetal metallic. It matches really well with the other da

sh trim.

That completely changes the door look. Nice find on the matching wrap. I might have to copy

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

The Ranger dutifully followed our Alfa Motorhome to Flagstaff for some cooling off. Climb from Phoenix to Flagstaff is about 6500 Ft and the motorhome can overheat in these high temps, but road cool. I keep an eye on the temp gauge and keep the Cat Diesel at over 2200 rpm to in radiator coolang flow.

Tito rode well in the RV, but it was a poop fest for him..not unlike last year so a bit of cleanup, but this Tortoise knew where he was...amazing memory from last year. He was moving around upon check in and the owner came up and Tito greeting him by laying a log...Sheesh! Owner was cool about this and before I could get a paper towel out of the coach he was over to the doggie poop bags on posts...

Hi first walk resulted in a couple photo sessions and meeting new people. The owners are so cool about him and leash requirements too. Much cooler...

Kale posed a problem as it was not to his liking so tomorrow is a trip to Safeway and then dinner at Beaver Street Brewery... A quart of Railroad Red is in my future...

Best,
Phil

 

[MikeyB]

Moved my daughter out of her Residence hall @ Fairfield U, 4 years came and went.
Stuffed the Ranger with whatever I could, Wifey took the rest.
Long, brutally Hot day on the East Coast today.
Proud of the Graduate and the Ranger, job well done

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I gave True North a much needed bath (stripped down the roof rack so I could clean behind its ears). Treated it to some 303 Graphene Detail spray all over with some Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care on the tires. We then went for a slow cruise through downtown and took the long way back to the cottage along the lake.

 

[Doc]

I gave True North a much needed bath (stripped down the roof rack so I could clean behind its ears). Treated it to some 303 Graphene Detail spray all over with some Aero Cosmetics Rubber Care on the tires. We then went for a slow cruise through downtown and took the long way back to the cottage along the lake.

Nice

 

[NTXTremor]

We moved my father-in-law out of assisted living and into our home this past weekend which required about 6 round trips with my truck completely full of boxes and furniture. Renting a van or trailer would have made for fewer trips, but it was nice not having to stick to a specific schedule and not having extra costs.

I should have installed the two missing tie downs in the middle of the bed, but since the holes are full of spray in bed liner, I did not have time to do this. I managed fine without them. I also had to remove my Ford folding tonneau cover, and I have to say, it was nice having an uncovered bed. I mean, I like the security of the hard folding tonneau cover, but I am not completely sold on having one. At least it was fast and easy to remove and reinstall later.

 

[RedDakooter05]

Round trip to from chicago(5 hour round trip from my location).
Got decent mileage, til the return leg had 40+ mph winds gusts.

Peaked at 26.6

 

[subquark]

Round trip to from chicago(5 hour round trip from my location).
Got decent mileage, til the return leg had 40+ mph winds gusts.

Peaked at 26.6

That's great mileage! How close do you think that is to doing the actual calculations? I've seen a few threads talking about resetting the number used for the calculations and wonder if hat's something everyone does or if it's only limited to a few Rangers?

Mine's only got 200 miles on it and was filled with 87 octane by the dealer. I tend to always use the highest grade in all my cars (even my little 2005 Scion - it needs all the power it can get!).

I didn't know if I should change that number now or wait.

Thanks for the pic and I hope mine gets close to yours! =)

 

[RedDakooter05]

That's great mileage! How close do you think that is to doing the actual calculations? I've seen a few threads talking about resetting the number used for the calculations and wonder if hat's something everyone does or if it's only limited to a few Rangers?

Mine's only got 200 miles on it and was filled with 87 octane by the dealer. I tend to always use the highest grade in all my cars (even my little 2005 Scion - it needs all the power it can get!).

I didn't know if I should change that number now or wait.

Thanks for the pic and I hope mine gets close to yours! =)

I just run 87, I don't tow nor mash the pedal so it suits my needs.

I doubt the computer is all that accurate, I'll let you know once I fill up but I figure my real mileage is around 24mpg instead of the peaked 26.6. I'll update then.

 

[rang19ca]

Today makes 3 years since I drove the Ranger home for the first time. It now has 12,146 miles and I still turn around to see it in the parking lot as I walk away. So to celebrate, I went to Lowe's to pick up some wood for a new project. Yes I did actually look back at it while walking away.

 

[RedDakooter05]

That's great mileage! How close do you think that is to doing the actual calculations? I've seen a few threads talking about resetting the number used for the calculations and wonder if hat's something everyone does or if it's only limited to a few Rangers?

Mine's only got 200 miles on it and was filled with 87 octane by the dealer. I tend to always use the highest grade in all my cars (even my little 2005 Scion - it needs all the power it can get!).

I didn't know if I should change that number now or wait.

Thanks for the pic and I hope mine gets close to yours! =)

My truck read 23.3 mpg at the pump, Calications show actual MPG was around 21.9, so close enough.

 

[subquark]

Well, I needed to get a shorter 3/4 inch fine-thread bolt for an anti-rattle hitch clamp and, like every thing on this forum, I ended up spending way more than a buck or two.

I also picked up a fancy wheelbarrow with a no-flat tire. Super easy one-handed operation of the Bak Revolver tonneau (also way too $$$).

 

[TVRangerSTX]

Haha, wheelbarrow now an impluse buy...are they on a rack at checkout!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

Ranger made a trip down Hwy 89 to Buddy's Welding and RV Repair to their parts store. I was on an emergency run to buy a new black holding tank gate valve as the 17 year old one started leaking...YUK! Then on to WalMart off Route 66 for a few Margie necessities and back home...

Tomorrow morning I start the dreaded valve replacement after draining the black tank and flushing the tank with gray water and then fresh water.... Wish me luck! Fastener accessibility is problematic...

Best,
Phil

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