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05edgeman Aug 1, 2005 08:14 PM

NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
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 !

cctxfish Aug 1, 2005 09:40 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
congrads! but a '24 trailer, a bit harsh for the Ranger don't ya think.[&:]

05edgeman Aug 2, 2005 07:03 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
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.

hockeyhitman69 Aug 2, 2005 11:29 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
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

cctxfish Aug 4, 2005 02:32 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
Did the Ranger come with a towing package? If not its a very good idea to add a transmission oil cooler. ;)

05edgeman Aug 4, 2005 09:22 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
Yes, my ranger did come with a trailer package. It also has a small transmission cooler

Aug 9, 2005 03:24 PM

RE: NEW MEMBER , BACK IN A RANGER!!!
 
Welcome to the site!! I hope you enjoy it as much as you enjoyed your Honda! :)

~Amanda


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