Ranger_Rocks
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2020 Ford Trailer Towing Guide
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Well, that looks fun! We want to get a Coachmen Apex 208bhs, which is around the same specs. It's even a double axel TT. Glad you're having a good experience. Makes us feel better pulling the trigger without having to get a bigger truck. We still might in a couple of years once the kid grows more, but don't want to just yet.I opted to go with a shorter trailer. My trailer is 23' 11" from bumper to hitch. It is a Rockwood MiniLite 2205s. Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S | Forest River RV - Manufacturer of Travel Trailers - Fifth Wheels - Tent Campers - Motorhomes (forestriverinc.com)
The Ranger handles this trailer flawlessly. I have towed it from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park and averaged nearly 12 mpg. I believe using the premium fuel really makes a difference, as well as keeping speed around 60 mph.
HI Rick,Well, that looks fun! We want to get a Coachmen Apex 208bhs, which is around the same specs. It's even a double axel TT. Glad you're having a good experience. Makes us feel better pulling the trigger without having to get a bigger truck. We still might in a couple of years once the kid grows more, but don't want to just yet.
Ummm I'm pretty sire he just wants you.to bend over and of he is kind he might give you enough time to apply own lube!!!TPMS is the first thing to add....and the only thing I need know from the sales guy is how much is he going to come off that price
I haven't had any issues. I do have the Ford brake controller installed since it integrates with the emergency braking system and will apply the trailer brakes. You can feel the wind, but nothing I couldn't handle. I did find I needed to disable the Ford sway control, as it was fighting against the sway control hitch. So far, very happy with the trailer and truck combination.RangerLover - How does your rig handle in the wind? Looks like you have a WDH. Also, the braking performance....assuming you have a brake controller. I am looking at something similar in size and weight....many seasoned in towing tell me the unit is to big...but I am beginning to doubt the knowledge
do you have/use a brake controller module?Another thing to think about is the max tongue weight of the Ranger. It's 750lbs and if you use a weight distribution hitch with it, those can weigh around 100lbs. With that dry hitch weight you'd be at max without loading a thing into the trailer.
I tow a 23' x 8' 6000lb loaded trailer right at the max tongue weight and I've been happy with it so far up and down 6% grades at 5000' on 100 degree days.
Trailer weight is about 6,800 after I filled it.Did you take any of the experienced RV peoples advice? What were your figures? Gas mileage? Distance traveled? The devil is in the details.
Well, that looks fun! We want to get a Coachmen Apex 208bhs, which is around the same specs. It's even a double axel TT. Glad you're having a good experience. Makes us feel better pulling the trigger without having to get a bigger truck. We still might in a couple of years once the kid grows more, but don't want to just yet.
Wow, what's your secret? Out specs are similar, but our average is closer to 10mpg, and we stick closer to 60mph as the MPG goes to hell after that.Gas mileage on the highway was around 12mpg. Going around 65-70 MPH