New Ranger for towing

[theoldwizard1]

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.

[bgum]

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]

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.