What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[23HRPXL]

Camping. First trip with the Ford aftermarket Trailer Brake Control. Vehicle pulled fantastic! Had a 2016 Ram previously, I didn't feel like this was worse at pulling. Only thing the Ram had longer and wider wheelbase so slightly more stable on the highway. Also, the Ram being full size and wider, the mirrors could see more. Only real disadvantages here.

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[kendive]

This is the what did you do WITH your Ranger thread not the what did you do behind its back thread……?????

Got to admit I spent an hour looking at 2 Door Broncos online today. Not practical at all, but reminds me of my 75 Bronco.

I would not be interested in a Bronco but they are freaking cool. If I stay with ford probably will go back to an F150 these Rangers are just lacking esp coming from an F150. I found some ones I like and price don't matter because I can get any ford plan pretty easy. I would just pay cash for the difference and this ranger is paid for. loans just get in the way. LOL

I did find a used F150 Tremor I like might jump on it...

 

[Grumpaw]

Camping. First trip with the Ford aftermarket Trailer Brake Control. Vehicle pulled fantastic! Had a 2016 Ram previously, I didn't feel like this was worse at pulling. Only thing the Ram had longer and wider wheelbase so slightly more stable on the highway. Also, the Ram being full size and wider, the mirrors could see more. Only real disadvantages here.

Nice set-up...
If you plan on towing/camping a lot, look at the ClearView Mirrors (web site ClearView).
They are Australian in design and "pull out" like mirrors on full size trucks with tow packages.
Several of us have them and aside from the initial price, their the best way to go. Can't say enough good things about them....easily one of the best "mods" if you tow a full size (8 foot wide) camper.
Their available for the different Rangers/packages....plug-n-play.

 

[subquark]

Nice set-up...
If you plan on towing/camping a lot, look at the ClearView Mirrors (web site ClearView).
They are Australian in design and "pull out" like mirrors on full size trucks with tow packages.
Several of us have them and aside from the initial price, their the best way to go. Can't say enough good things about them....easily one of the best "mods" if you tow a full size (8 foot wide) camper.
Their available for the different Rangers/packages....plug-n-play.

Don't listen to these guys, you'll go broke.

Nothing wrong with a stick and some duck tape.

Or show off your woodworking skills.

 

[Marvroom]

Decided to swap out the original grill for this one with the red in it. I think it looks better with the red. Had to wire on the Ford blue oval though, lol.

 

[bsr956]

Have you heard this one before? Went on a 3 hour tour...... was actually about 4 hours, 7 miles round trip but a good time.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Camping. First trip with the Ford aftermarket Trailer Brake Control. Vehicle pulled fantastic! Had a 2016 Ram previously, I didn't feel like this was worse at pulling. Only thing the Ram had longer and wider wheelbase so slightly more stable on the highway. Also, the Ram being full size and wider, the mirrors could see more. Only real disadvantages here.

Nice TBC location. ?

You should have bought the Marshall TBC - I hear it goes all the way up to 11.

 

[23HRPXL]

Nice TBC location. ?

You should have bought the Marshall TBC - I hear it goes all the way up to 11.

I had no say in the location, dealer put it there. Would have liked to sacrifice the 12V nearest to the driver, easier to see. But it works great.

 

[subquark]

I had no say in the location, dealer put it there. Would have liked to sacrifice the 12V nearest to the driver, easier to see. But it works great.

I've been going back and forth where to put that dial. I thought I wouldn't want it there, in the Ford TBC location. I think there's a small molded ridge in that spot, on the back side, and it makes for a location with no flex as far as twisting and mashing on it.

I've now been considering putting it there too.

But really nice setup! I love the size of your travel trailer. =)

Is yours a bunk model?

Kate and I like their CLASSIC 160QB layout for the two of us (plus Cheech, of course). =D

 

[imapseudonym]

Went out to Joshua Tree and did some of the trails out there. Hot but pretty

 

[23HRPXL]

I've been going back and forth where to put that dial. I thought I wouldn't want it there, in the Ford TBC location. I think there's a small molded ridge in that spot, on the back side, and it makes for a location with no flex as far as twisting and mashing on it.

I've now been considering putting it there too.

But really nice setup! I love the size of your travel trailer. =)

Is yours a bunk model?

Kate and I like their CLASSIC 160QB layout for the two of us (plus Cheech, of course). =D

I have a 16 ft. with the bunk where the closet and dinette is on your pic. The queen bed then becomes the dinette.

yea the dealer said Ford had specified the location for the TBC. It's fine, just a little hard to see, but it's all good.

 

[BladeRanger]

Parked next to this 1956 Ford F100.

 

[Grumpaw]

Parked next to this 1956 Ford F100.

Looks like even back in 1956 Ford deleted the hood struts !!!

 

[rang19ca]

I was able to get the invoice for the transmission work today for the TSB 24-2101. Sorry for the not so great pictures. All the clutch discs were bad.

 

[underwhelmed]

Gave the transmission a workout. Had to drive the Tail of the Dragon going and coming to get to my fishing spot and home. I hate that road.

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