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NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!! - 8/1/2005 6:14:19 PM

05edgeman

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First post here,and I just got my new 2005 ranger s/c edge. My last vehicle was a honda c r v which I did enjoy but.... I needed a tow vehicle for my 24' travel camping trailer. I owned a 2003 ranger fx4 and I'm glad to be back !

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RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!! - 8/1/2005 7:40:53 PM

cctxfish

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congrads! but a '24 trailer, a bit harsh for the Ranger don't ya think.

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RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!! - 8/2/2005 5:03:23 PM

05edgeman

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Maybe??? MY TRAILER WEIGHT IS 3800LBS DRY, ADD 400-500LBS for items . Ranger is rated 5500+ . I'm sure a f150 would do a much better job of towing. I used my ranger last weeked to go camping ,about 120 miles round trip, just for a test run. The rangers 4.0 does work hard . I tried to maintain 55-60mph . On hills the engine highest rpm was around 3200 rpm.

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RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!! - 8/2/2005 9:29:10 PM

hockeyhitman69

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that is going to kill your transmission its not meant to pull a 24 foot trailer and it will never last pulling 5500 pounds around

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RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!! - 8/4/2005 12:32:22 PM

cctxfish

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Did the Ranger come with a towing package? If not its a very good idea to add a transmission oil cooler.