Bronco648
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- Location
- Chicago-land, Illinois
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- XL
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15"
To the OP: I just towed a trailer similar to the one you posted a picture of (on eBay) from Chicago to Louisville and back over the long weekend. My truck: 2004 SuperCab with 4.0, auto & 4.10s. Our trailer (1962 Broken Arrow TePee) weighs ~2500 lbs. I use a load distributing hitch (mostly because I have one not because I can't figure out how to get the tongue weight correct). The Ranger pulled it just fine but had a sweet spot right at about 70 mph (as indicated on the speedo - ~67 mph as indicated by the Scan Gauge), which was ~2400 rpm in O/D. Yes, I towed in O/D without issue, the tranny never hunted for the correct gear - that said, I-65 thru Indiana is pretty flat (YMMV). My Ranger also has a cap on the bed. However, wind resistance was/is an issue and I'm thinking about a 'wing' to help force the air over the trailer. Additionally, I'm seriously considering adding brakes to the trailer and a trailer brake controller to the truck. If you're aware of road/traffic conditions, you should be OK (WRT braking distance) but trailer brakes add some peace of mind. I saw anywhere from 12.3 to 14.3 mpg towing and 20+ mpg driving around without the trailer. HTH.
Here it is with my wife's old Escape (which also towed it just fine).
Here it is with my wife's old Escape (which also towed it just fine).
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