Is anyone using the new Ranger as a tow vehicle ? I am a bit disappointed that the factory tow package did not upgrade either the transmission cooler or radiator.I'm thinking of a trailer with GVW of around 5,000 lbs. Maybe even a small 5th wheel. Probably 4 passengers and very little other cargo in the truck.

Three passengers will easily take 600 pounds of payload. Add 700 pounds of tongue weight. Will your proposed Ranger handle that? A 5er at 5,000 pounds will add 1,000 pounds of payload. Rangers are good trucks but that’s too much IMO.

The Ranger is considered a midsized truck. It is in the same class as a Toyota tacoma. I would not want to try what you are thinking. You would not have any fudge room.

The fuel millage difference between an F150 and a Ranger is negligible. More room in an F150 too.

Why are you looking at a Ranger? Really hardly any smaller than an F150 and you can spec an F150 with much better payload and towing options.

Do you already have the Ranger? Payload and rear axle ratings will be exceeded well under tow rating. It should be fine for about 4000 pound dry TT. I cannot think of any 5th wheel that would support a 200 pound receiver in the bed and even modest 15% pin weight.Power from the Ecoboost should be fine.

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MFL
Nomad II
Apr 27, 2022
While the new Ranger is larger, more powerful, than the earlier models, I have to agree with others, the 150 being a much better choice. For price dif, gas mileage dif, comparing true tow capability, such as a TT, small FW, the Ranger has little to offer.

They are nice looking though! :)

Jerry
APT
Explorer
Apr 27, 2022
Do you already have the Ranger? Payload and rear axle ratings will be exceeded well under tow rating. It should be fine for about 4000 pound dry TT. I cannot think of any 5th wheel that would support a 200 pound receiver in the bed and even modest 15% pin weight.

Power from the Ecoboost should be fine.
valhalla360
Navigator
Apr 27, 2022
Why are you looking at a Ranger? Really hardly any smaller than an F150 and you can spec an F150 with much better payload and towing options.
jdc1
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2022
The fuel millage difference between an F150 and a Ranger is negligible. More room in an F150 too.
bgum
Explorer
Apr 27, 2022
The Ranger is considered a midsized truck. It is in the same class as a Toyota tacoma. I would not want to try what you are thinking. You would not have any fudge room.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2022
Three passengers will easily take 600 pounds of payload. Add 700 pounds of tongue weight. Will your proposed Ranger handle that? A 5er at 5,000 pounds will add 1,000 pounds of payload. Rangers are good trucks but that’s too much IMO.

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