Flat Towing New Ford Ranger Behind Class C
Anyone flat towing a newer Ford Ranger? Was thinking about getting rid of the Honda CRV we have now and downsizing my F-150. Looks like the weight of the new Ranger I want is about 4400 lbs. Our MH...
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Whatever the difference between empty and towing the crv is, assume the Ranger will be not quite half again as much.
IE if you can pull a grade at 80 mph flat pedal, bobtail and 65mph with the crv, then figure 55-60 with a heavier vehicle. Or if you get 9mpg bobtail and 8 towing, the bigger vehicle will drop another .5mpg.
It’s not a lot, as the Toad is drafting the moho. Just depends how much extra power you feel like you have now, will have a little less.
This not from towing with a class C, but with a truck camper.
IE if you can pull a grade at 80 mph flat pedal, bobtail and 65mph with the crv, then figure 55-60 with a heavier vehicle. Or if you get 9mpg bobtail and 8 towing, the bigger vehicle will drop another .5mpg.
It’s not a lot, as the Toad is drafting the moho. Just depends how much extra power you feel like you have now, will have a little less.
This not from towing with a class C, but with a truck camper.
