The Number Might Surprise You - I Accidently Overloaded My Truck Towing a Yukon By This Much!

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Жыл бұрын

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@iann.8088 Жыл бұрын

You’ve got the cruise set to 78mph, can’t expect better MPGs going that fast.

@treysimmons2589 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I came down here to comment!! Hell my Avalon gets horrible gas mileage if I’ve got my cruise set to 78 MPH.. idk what he was expecting.

@ron8975 Жыл бұрын

@@treysimmons2589 He was expecting the drama fest to hide the fact that he really doesn't know anything other than what the brochure said. Air resistance increases by the square of the speed. So MPG will take a serious hit at that speed. Hwy MPG is calculated by the manufacturer by using tailpipe emissions during the 50mph test.... Or at least that's what they told me at Tech School.

@dennissmith7214 Жыл бұрын

@@ron8975 Yeah I remember reading somewhere that they still use the old 1980’s 55mph! 😳

@PrincessTS01 Жыл бұрын

slow down to 55 if you want better mpg's while towing

@alexs3187 Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessTS01 go 80 if you want to get there this year lol

@rocklow243 Жыл бұрын

I agree with a lot of commenters. When unloaded with no load on the engine 86/87 octane is the way to go. But when putting a extreme load/max towing. (This compounds the effect when the engine is turbocharged. )Its highly a good idea to run 91 octane.

@technicallyreal Жыл бұрын

The Ranger manual even says to use higher octane when towing

@trackpackgt877 2 ай бұрын

93 octane if u can! Luckily in my area we have 93 thats what i run in my EcoBoost F150

@georgealvarez8967 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode. I agree with all the "speed" comments, 60-65 loaded seems reasonable. Honestly the only thing I would have added would be tire pressure and transmission temp numbers. Thanks again.

@dalejones4322 Жыл бұрын

This really answered my questions about these midsized trucks. In a pinch, it would tow anything I would ever need to tow. I really don't need a full sized truck. Thank you for doing this video guys. Very informative

@davdruan Жыл бұрын

This midsize in particular, I wouldn't put that behind a tacoma lmao

@omardevonlittle3817 Жыл бұрын

@@davdruan right. The taco and frontier are great but not anywhere near this torque-y.

@JonBecker81 Жыл бұрын

The mid size trucks today are the full size trucks of the late 90’s.

@tuckerhiggins4336 Жыл бұрын

Well, you can tow anything once

@shitloveaduck Жыл бұрын

@@JonBecker81 ummm, no. They are much smaller still. They have similar or more power though. 1/2 tons in the 90s were capable of over 9,000 lbs towing.

@PedroGonzalez-fs1oo Жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 ranger and i tow my 22ft center console boat with it everywhere no issues at all. Ranger is a solid truck

@ia6980 2 ай бұрын

Except that its too small inside, even supercrew is too small for taller ppl, and seating in back is a torture

@christophersmith9162 Жыл бұрын

I tow with a 2021 Ranger XL STX 4x4 ....A 19 fiberglass Bass Boat... and a dual axle trailer with 2 SXS ....I use a Curtis Echo Brake Controller.... everything Works Great...no power or suspension issues...we are at Sea Level and average about 12.5 to 13 mpg towing and 23mpg over all combined for the past 35xxx miles...very pleased with our trucks performance thus far!

@freedomisntfree_44 Жыл бұрын

Prolly better mpg by pulling that 8.1 anyways😂

@stustler68 Жыл бұрын

Personally I use 91 octane all the time in my Ranger, better fuel economy and peace of mind when towing my trailer and I’m nowhere near that heavy of a load. You guys should consider buying the Ford performance tune and run it through all the tests you do with your trucks including repeating your towing and performance tests.

@JLC8504 Жыл бұрын

We have 93 octane here and that's all I run in it. I have the FPT as well.

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

Do an emergency braking test with that...should be a part of every video you do with towing. Who cares how fast you get to 60mph, or fuel economy, or anything else for that matter, if you cannot safely stop and control the vehicle and trailer during an emergency stopping situation it don't matter what the tow rating is, or anything else at that point.

@silentbravo Жыл бұрын

Exactly. That's why some of the "tests" on this channel are lame, the 0-60 speed tests with empty trucks and so on aren't that useful. What happens when you get into high winds with that? Braking performance?

@poobank Жыл бұрын

I use to own the 8.1L Yukon. Use to get around 11mpg. Would love to see a max tow with the 8.1. Also 91+ octane preferred for towing with ranger

@greywolfgarage5630 Жыл бұрын

Brendan your a great addition to the TFL team! Your a natural in front of the camera with great automotive passion and knowledge. It was a pleasure meeting you on Monday. Andre great job getting that overloaded beast home as always you have a unbelievable knowledge of towing! Keep up the great videos, Tony

@brendanao Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@CreampuffgameZ Жыл бұрын

If you read the manual. 91+ octane is reccomended for heavy use.

@CreampuffgameZ Жыл бұрын

I would be curious about the gas milage with 91

@michaelbradley770 Жыл бұрын

@@CreampuffgameZ it would be slightly better fords fuel system has a way of reading the octane rating and will make adjustments to use the benefits of higher octane fuel to get you better performance in my 2013 3.5l f150 when it was still stock and empty 91 would average almost 2 mpg higher with my best run at 23.2 that same trip on 87 the best I've had was just under 21. Another comparison I have while being tuned and towing my equipment trailer on 91 with around 8 to 9000 pounds of logs was 15.5 then same trailer with around 700 pounds of lumber on 87 was right around 13. After crunching the numbers running 87 with lower mpg is still a lower cost per mile but after installing my tuner the responsiveness and over all performance gain I get with 91 I dont mind having the higher cost fuel in it

@CreampuffgameZ Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbradley770 thats interesting facts. Its also true that with a higher octane its putting less stress on the calculations the computer has to do. I believe this also reduces your chanse for pinging or knock.... now is 91 octant worth the extra money???

@asadopholis Жыл бұрын

@@CreampuffgameZ I only use 91 on my Ranger and my fuel Econ is in the 20s on average.

@CreampuffgameZ Жыл бұрын

@@asadopholis do you think its worth the extra price?

@user-cs1ne8gx9u Жыл бұрын

87 is fine but with 91 the mileage would have probably been a good bit better especially under a constant load. Don't sweat the weight, in all reality being overweight is a real world test. Load balance, good tires with proper inflation, and trailer brakes working properly is where most people get into trouble towing. Great work guys.

@miked7293 Жыл бұрын

Ford does actually recommend 91 octane or higher while towing in the Ranger

@arnegerhardsen3755 Жыл бұрын

In Norway is the towing capacity for Ford Ranger 7700 pounds, and the Ranger can load ca. 2200 pounds and gros combined weight for this zice truck is ca.15000 pounds. Thanks for the show, I think you are the best guys at Tfl.

@stefanfalldorf6573 Жыл бұрын

Only Johannes Thingnes Bø can tow more 😁

@petelattimer6808 Жыл бұрын

if Norway is the same as the UK, there wont be a petrol version of the Ranger, as theyre all Diesel here

@JohnDB252 Жыл бұрын

Also, note that the Ranger in Norway, or Rest of the World (ROW) from North America (NA), is not a 1:1 of our NA version. Different engines, springs and such could justify the lower rating here. I was really looking at the Ranger Wildtrak while I was in Norway before the Ranger returned to NA, still wish we got a Wildtrak edition with that chase bar and sliding bed cover as a factory option.

@alexmills1329 Жыл бұрын

There are more options in Norway that allow it to tow more, in the US there’s not a lot of power options and we only get so much tow rating. It helps upsell for the f-150 and super duties as well. In Norway you don’t want a truck that big unless you really need it. US is totally different, and yes I’ve lived and drove in both places.

@ricko6514 Жыл бұрын

i think it would have been a better idea to have used the ranger as an actual recovery vehicle and for that dude to have driven the Yukon as far as he could without breaking down. more drama i guess lol. otherwise, any videos with Andre always make for a good one so keep it up boys!

@jeffcarter3054 Жыл бұрын

Should of used 91 Octane as per the owners manual. Fuel economy would of been slightly better and torque curve would of been a little lower once it adjusted to the 91 octane. The more you know! Still impressed by the results. "For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer. "

@frankmartin1325 Жыл бұрын

For even MPGs I run ethanol-free 89 octane! Same price as Premium but 15% better MPG than 87.

@nootstoroots8068 Жыл бұрын

@@frankmartin1325 I'm in Canada... and they fucken jizz ethanol into the 87 and 89, gotta get 91 V-power from shell or 94 ultra from Petro-Canada... such a rip off... plus 3 X carbon tax.... FML

@jetskier456 Жыл бұрын

Very true. These 2.3s love their 91 octane

@tyleradamy4196 Жыл бұрын

Ive towed on 87 and 91 in my ranger, and then both again with a tuner. The MPG increase does not offset the cost of the higher octane fuels. What did make a massive difference was locking out overdrive gears. Sticking to 65-70mph in 7th gear. You'll sit at like 2700RPM, but the truck does not need to use as much boost to pull the load. Towing with this thing in tow haul mode just leaving it in drive kills it. It will try to get up into 9th 10th gear, lugging along at 12-14PSI of boost down the highway. 7th gear, higher RPM, typically see around 5 PSI.

@neoskater420 Жыл бұрын

Higher octane is better for engine knock/ pre detonation especially good in forced induction vehicles. I run 91 in my 2017 nissan frontier why because I have bigger injectors for flex fuel that came stock if I use low quality fuel or 85 the power is low plus engine knock if I use e85 only since it's cold it's doesn't fell right so 91 runs the best or e85 with a 91 mix runs really good but MPG goes way down from the E85 burning so fast. Higher octane is known to be better mpg as well as smoother power for the engine but don't let the other know that so we can have our higher octane they can use whatever they want

@fixedwing1 Жыл бұрын

Great to see TFL push to and exceed limits but chuckle when you put this stuff up on "TFL Bids".

@jonathanlaguna3418 Жыл бұрын

Phone woke me up for a new video at 3:30 a.m. I'm all in.

@renetrevino9829 Жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to see how the new GMC and Chevy midsize trucks do in this same test. Most people are not aware of the true capabilities of these smaller trucks. Cool test guys 👍

@dickfish6045 Жыл бұрын

I have a 17 Colorado dmax and towing my k5 crawler in Utah I get around 15 highway

@davidpatty2258 Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome test. What a load. Probably could improve the mileage if you use 91 octane and lock out 8, 9, 10th gear.

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Towing anything significant and I wouldn't go beyond the first OD (8th). That and I recommend premium when towing with a turbo engine. Even 9th gear is too much strain.

@chriskimble6016 29 күн бұрын

I missed my 2002 ranger 3.0😢. I overloaded it all the time. That truck had heart ❤️

@davidcolgan3268 Жыл бұрын

Impressed with your mileage. I got 10.2 mpg last weekend with my ‘21 Ram 1500 Hemi pulling a 6 x 12 utility trailer 160 miles. Probably no more than 2500 lbs.

@Ben24636 Жыл бұрын

Dude your so rational thank you for your information 🙏

@craigwiess1656 Жыл бұрын

My 97 E350 6.8, 3.73 gets 9mpg towing a 6x12 enclosed with 12 passengers. Best it gets is 12mpg empty. Towed a small skid steer on a larger trailer ,trailer 2450lbs skid steer about the same

@ericneal1872 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for interesting videos TFL. I loved seeing what the ranger is capable of.

@raquelsolis2275 Жыл бұрын

I run a lawn care business and we run rangers and f250s, but we only use the rangers for lawn care trailers(with mowers) and the f250s for the landscaping trailers with heavier equipment

@petetv86 Жыл бұрын

The ram HD is crying while watching this 🤣

@whatchalookin429 Жыл бұрын

My 2 favorite presenters! Great job guys

@jamesmcintire3800 Жыл бұрын

I want to see a video of maximum towing with the Ranger vs. Andres new Colorado when he gets it. Should be interesting. I can honestly say that I love my 2020 Ranger! It’s done everything I’ve ever needed to do with it extremely well. And it’s comfortable and much easier to maneuver than my previous F150.

@123456qwful Жыл бұрын

Well its good to see the newer ranger living up to what people use the older models, and the abuse they went through

@markbekkers8364 Жыл бұрын

Love that Yukon. Good to know on the little truck that could.

@jeremysgarage498 Жыл бұрын

Seen a guy in Jeffersonville IN, towing a old 70s Chevy C60 single axle with a dump bed. My jaw dropped. Lol

@KalleSWBeck Жыл бұрын

The Yukon still has the auto ride shocks as well!

@jeffg8142 Жыл бұрын

FYI full frame vehicles have slots in thr frame for towing. If you go to a towing supplier ask for "T" slot fixtures for towing. Notice on the 8100 GMC frame has several oblong holes. Some older cars also have these

@rsdaarud Жыл бұрын

Andre, it would be interesting to do a mileage loop comparing 87 with 91 octane since it is turbocharged.

@HiteOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I've seen someone with an old ranger install a gooseneck and tow multiple horses around. Only in PA

@jockosboy17 Жыл бұрын

You can’t stop a Ranger 😂

@USMiner Жыл бұрын

Honestly kinda impressive. I get about 7mpg towing my 7000lb toy hauler with my F150 ecoboost at 75mph. Granted I have aftermarket tires, added a bumper/winch, and a lift. But still pretty good in comparison.

@cbdane Жыл бұрын

Did you forget the little trailer legs when unloading? The ranger was off the screen but it looked like it almost got picked up off the ground. :)

@earlbrown4991 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this test I went with a ranger after having my f250, but it was so hard to really find a true torture test for the truck. I can say everything I was used to towing this truck is fine with I just wished I had a video like this to help Witt the decision.

@Danzilly Жыл бұрын

I put a tow bar on my 4 cylinder s10 back in the day pulled my buddys f150 home 400 miles 3rd gear on every hill but we made it home safely. Some times you have to do sketchy stuff for friends sometimes. Ranger! Danger! For the win!

@Danzilly Жыл бұрын

@The Streelight Express It was back in the day when I was a teenager and didn't know any better.

@stevevice9863 Жыл бұрын

Andre and Branden together easily add up to over 500 lbs...did you include that in the GVW?

@donhappel9566 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering the same thing. Not small bois

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

They were in the vehicle when they weighed.

@Ekishounen Жыл бұрын

Liked this real world test. Great job towing over gvwr and measuring actual mileage. The Ranger's computer spits out estimates partly based on previous tank fills so I see a lot of inaccurate mpg, too. Max fuel economy seems to be 50 to 55 mph when the engine is running low rpm in the highest gear. Still, for occasional towing, the mid size trucks are in a sweet spot with lower cost to own. I can pay for extra gasoline when towing and not pay as much when not towing. A hybrid mid size is an attractive possibility.

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

The computer isn't too far off. My dad has one of these current Rangers and he averages anywhere from 22-26 mpg on a typical tank. Just straight highway at 75 maybe 80 mph I think he drives he usually gets 25 or so depending on the conditions. I say up to 26 on some tanks because just cruising around taking it easy he's seen beyond 26 on some tanks overall. Not bad for a 4wd truck with 270 HP and most torque in class standard.

@live4mac Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that yall did this test because I'm seriously considering the next gen ranger to use as a tow rig for my ~6500lb car trailer. It looks like the truck did a good job handling way more than that but those fuel economy and range numbers are giving me concern. I currently tow with a 5.7L Grand Cherokee, average 10-12mpg, and have a range of 200 mi on a 21g tank. I already feel like the range is a bit limited on my GC so I was hoping to improve that with my next vehicle. It looks like the new colorado has a 21.4g tank and should pull great with that 2.7L turbo. I hope to see yall do another test like this with the new colorado because that may be the ticket!

@ericham4945 Жыл бұрын

I would get a Titan Sidekick fuel tank.

@Tobal5334 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Ranger, my one gripe is the small gas tank

@ericham4945 Жыл бұрын

When it was released I was hoping for at least 20 gallons. Nope.

@tracecify Жыл бұрын

Don't set cruise control at 78mph like they did, and you'll get better mileage. How much better? We still don't know because they didn't show us.

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

How you tow can make a huge difference. I had a previous gen 4cyl manual Ranger and towed a 2 snowmobile trailer and a sled in the bed. Very cold and windy on a 5-hour trip I tested the difference. In fifth gear at 80 mph (3,000 rpm) it would get 11 mpg. Slowed down to 70 mph and used fourth gear (3,300 rpm I believe) and got about 19-20 mpg. Nobody should tow in top overdrive or go beyond legal speeds.

@TheCamper83 Жыл бұрын

I see that others have mentioned that the octane rating of the gas matters when towing. I had two different Ecoboost vehicles and they do respond well (more torque), to higher octane while towing. Helps with mpgs or you can tow faster, but not both!

@rockdoge69 Жыл бұрын

91 Octane would have helped tremendously here.

@ConnorJoyce-cq4do Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, if the engine is built to run and perform on 87 then use 87, no need to pay extra

@h.rivera4726 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Andre 👏Fords mpg numbers are only for an empty vehicle and are done in a controlled closed course at 60mph. Still believe the ranger did better than the lightning on the distance traveled and was able to finish the tow in ONE DAY 👏 👏👍👍That's a win on its own!!

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

I believe all mpg numbers are generated that way. Either way not true. I've never had a issue with any Ford meeting fuel economy numbers and that includes my Ecoboost. It actually exceeds the mpg ratings on the sticker.

@jadersaid50 Жыл бұрын

my brother Ford Ranger here in Brazil is very expensive. but it is the best pickup truck for the road and branch. One day I'll have one to go and take the word of God. Hugs from Amazonas Brazil

@tonyc7435 Жыл бұрын

I am IMPRESSED with that Ranger to say the least.

@bruceklassen8261 Жыл бұрын

I tow a pontoon boat with the Jeep Gladiator, in a hilly area, not like Colorado, it handles it just great, and have pulled a 29’ “EMPTY” car hauler, which was at its limit, but heck yeah, the mid size truck can do it.

@richardrussell5128 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a new Lariet Ranger new in 2019. Put a Fox suspension with 2 inch leveling ...still wouldn't trade for any new midsize truck have to own and drive to appreciate

@richardrussell5128 Жыл бұрын

@garretlewis4103 Жыл бұрын

In my experience the vehicle MPG numbers are always calculated a little higher than when you calculate them manually. I have heard you guys on TFL say it many times. You either get eco or boost, not both.

@joshuaupton3710 Жыл бұрын

Wow…that’s 20lbs over my GCWR for my ‘13 F150 with 5.0!! I would’ve never tried that myself!

@mmiller1188 Жыл бұрын

Capable little trucks! Been toying around with getting one for towing my jeep for a few years. I'm used to my f350 which doesn't care, at all, about weight distribution or what trailer is behind you.

@BLADEROD Жыл бұрын

Great Video, as usual Quite impressed by the power of the tiny engine, question is , How does affect the reliability of the truck in the near future, only time will tell. Keep it up , Regards for you all.

@bantizzle79 Жыл бұрын

I started using 93 octane and it really wakes up the Ecoboost motor.

@bigjeff1291 Жыл бұрын

We’re you keeping track of the MPG between the two? If so, could you share the numbers with us? Thanks

@bantizzle79 Жыл бұрын

@@bigjeff1291 it's hard to tell if there is any change in mpg. I cant keep my right foot off the gas pedal! Huge difference in seat of the pants feel going from 87 to 93 octane. Engine also seems to idle quieter as well.

@bigjeff1291 Жыл бұрын

@@bantizzle79 thanks for the reply. Yep, that little 4 banger gets up and GOES!

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

I notice no difference in power and mpgs between 93 and 88 E15. I find AMSoil or Lucas upper cylinder lubricant a better alternative with E15. Good fuel mix and hopefully keeping the combustion chamber cleaner.

@bigjeff1291 Жыл бұрын

@@WarrenG302V8 Thanks Kenneth. Personally, I’ve not got an answer mpg wise either (that’s why I asked you). After I burned through the initial tankful I filled up with one tank of regular and from then on I’ve been using 93. Thanks for your reply.

@kirk0respite Жыл бұрын

Love my ranger

@eriklee1264 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting tow test. Luckily, you could move the weight of the Yukon over the trailer axles and not put more hitch weight on the Ranger. An 8000 lb travel trailer would have drastically changed the driving dynamics as well as the fuel economy.

@ddnmd Жыл бұрын

It's a turbo charged 2.3. Premium fuel is recommended when towing or performance driving. I had a 19 and it runs way better on 91octane.

@RandalColling Жыл бұрын

I skipped over the Ranger talk and went directly to the Yukon part. An older 2500 4WD Yukon is like the best rig ever.

@danakraushaar3606 Жыл бұрын

In the late 80s we were buying cars and bringing them to a friends auction. Picked up a tired beat up ranger and a nice nearly 80s chev 4 door dually with a 454. The 454 developed bad rod knock a couple hours into the trip. Low on funds we towed it 6hrs to the auction with that little ranger. I’ve had a few older rangers and bought a new turbo diesel one in 2017. They are underrated for sure.

@keaganlockwood9294 Жыл бұрын

Bois, ain’t no damn way a 3/4 ton 4wd suburban with an 8.1 weighs 5500 pounds and you know it😂😂😂

@DangaRanga Жыл бұрын

you could tell they knew it wasn't 5,500lbs by their faces lmao just one of those big block heads weighs around 120lbs lol they were just sowing reasonable doubt for the video

@melwestlake8539 5 ай бұрын

What's nice about the overweight situation is giving confidence when towing within the published parameters of max weight with a brake controller. Safety is the first priority and the Ranger handling 1000 pounds overweight like it's really nothing means it has extra when towing no more than 7500 pounds. I have been impressed with what this little truck can do. I am likely going to try to get a 2019-2023 Ranger and sell my '04 F-250 6.0 liter. We just don't work it enough and it's not the best daily, not the best for a diesel engine. I love it but can't afford both.

@codysmith9813 Жыл бұрын

I towed a 1970 charger with the New Nissan pro-x 2wd from near Chicago to east TN. It was a lot of weight along with a different trip from western Oklahoma to east TN. With a new 4 runner towing a 1959 dodge 4 door.

@91CavGT5 Жыл бұрын

In a pinch, I towed a 32’ FEMA RV with a 2010 Nissan Frontier, plus I had my sister and her husband in the truck too so it was overloaded(she’s a big girl!). I towed this RV for 250 miles. While there was more than enough power to do the speed limit of 75 mph, I felt more comfortable staying at 65 mph so that’s where I kept it for the entire trip. MPG average for the entire trip was 10 mpg. Due to the small fuel tank, I stopped every 100 miles to give my nerves a break, give the truck a chance to cool down a bit(it never got hot), and give my sister a Twinkie break. The Nissan handled the load like a champ!! It did a lot better than I expected.

@henryford2736 Жыл бұрын

Basically drove uninsured....Andre has balls.... 🏈🏈🤣🤣🤣

@norman6771 Жыл бұрын

I have a 98 Ford ranger I tow with it every day landscape trailer honestly you see a lot of old Ford ranger still on the road I have 2020 vehicles and this is still my favorite small compact and tough.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

I have an 87 Ford Ranger long bed 4x2 with the 2.9L V6 and 5 speed....I get low to mid 20's for fuel economy on the highway with it...best of all no turbo to blow up and no electronic nannies. Pulled a 4300lb full size truck bed trailer full of gravel a couple times across town last year with it...did great, but took the side roads because of the weight...of course the weekend I have projects to work on my 2008 Explorer ends up in the shop as usual. So the Ranger was my only option....if the trailer had brakes it would have been fine, but without brakes on the trailer I knew to avoid the highway back home LOL. Lots of old Rangers still on the road here in Idaho, people work these little Rangers more than people with HD trucks ever will work their truck. I see far more Rangers, S-10s, and Dakotas being used as work trucks than HD trucks.

@norman6771 Жыл бұрын

@@wildbill23c yeah, I do all my sketchy stuff on the weekends to lol hi

@davep4610 Жыл бұрын

Helpful video. But remember that you're over GCWR by 1,000 without the two people. So roughly 1,500 pounds overweight including people. I must say that I was surprised when you said you would go a little slower with the load, and you only dropped down to 70 mph. With that load on the Ranger I would have stuck to 55 or 60 mph for safety and, as a side note, mileage.

@IGmeanwell Жыл бұрын

Why no Weight Distribution hitch? My F150 Powerboost recommends one over 5000lbs and I have to imagine the Ranger is the same. Especially on a multistate trip with notorious cross winds on that stretch of Highway. Also if it were me, 91 oct when towing, no faster than 65 (maximize mpgs and less sway). I’m glad it was solid but it just didn’t seem like a well planned trip.

@nootstoroots8068 Жыл бұрын

Also especially because of the FX4 suspensions additional travel, I'm pretty sure the WDH helps combat the difficulties of towing with softer off-road suspension

@devengudinas1649 Жыл бұрын

The height of the truck is the same as 2 wd the biggest difference is shocks and tires.

@that.schamp Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough the Ranger's owner guide does not included a recommendation for one. Surprised me, as just about every other truck (including my Tacoma) recommends one. Still, I would highly recommend a weight distribution and sway control hitch. The sway control will eliminate that "push" you get from trucks, and the weight distribution will improve ride quality and handling even when it isn't strictly necessary.

@joejoyner5222 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about both. My F150 when pulling a car trailer (well within GCWR and tongue weight) tends to bounce (pogo) without a WDH. It's just a nicer ride. I also cringed on the sketchy strap hooks to tow hooks. A couple good bumps to compress the suspension and they would fall off.

@daveharness70 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, same thought. I decided not to pull my friend's 4Runner from Indiana to Utah and back because I didn't want to pull the trailer without WDH. I figured I'd be pulling around 7,000 lbs, which is well within my 22 F150 Tremor capacity of 10.9k....but was concerned about insurance/DOT/etc. without the WDH. Plus, the one time I did tow a vehicle with my 04 F150 from Alabama to Indiana the ride was terrible.....very jerky/bumpy.

@williamserver4332 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@jmpersic 7 ай бұрын

It's amazing how much engine and transmission tech has come since the 1980s. I wouldn't be putting in 87 Octane on a trip like that though.

@aarsenalfan Жыл бұрын

That instrument cluster looks exactly like 2014 Ford Escape 🤣👌

@gregferris9378 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Ranger and the owners manual calls for high test fuel. 91 - 93 octane. More power and better fuel mileage. The manual calls for max speed while towing is 62 MPH.

@441stainesphil5 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant viewing

@zachlafond2652 Жыл бұрын

I use to pull around a 16ft fishing boat with a ford escort. The boat wasn't that heavy, but that little car struggled with a 1.8L 4cyl with probably 99hp.

@HypoLuxa13 Жыл бұрын

I did the same with an old Volvo station wagon. 2.3L w/114 HP, 4 speed manual w/electronic overdrive (a button on the shifter to engage overdrive!). I could take off from dead stop in 3rd gear if I wanted to! It did fine towing 16 foot jon boat w/fishing gear and 9.9 Evinrude.

@mjeanneau Жыл бұрын

I got over 26 MPG hwy lots of times on mine, Andrei...you should have put premium on when towing

@nathaniel6286 Жыл бұрын

I've gotten 30mpg with a tailwind on my 2wd Ranger before. Normal Highway is 25-26mpg.

@ghoffmann821 Жыл бұрын

Bingo. When 87 is a step up, your standards aren't quite right. I don't care what elevation you're at. I run 89 in my '21 with a fair amount of weight in it, roughly 700' above sea level, and I average over 23mpg.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

I get around 24-25mpg on the highway with my 87 4x2 2.9L V6 5 speed Ranger...and I don't have to worry about blowing up a turbo LOL.

@TheAirJordan1994 4 ай бұрын

@ghoffmann821 have you considered the increased cost of higher octane fuel? Higher mpg don't mean much if you paid more for them. Unless you only care about pure distance on one tank.

@jockosboy17 Жыл бұрын

13.9 towing a car hauler at 78mph… That’s actually pretty good considering that Yukon would never get that empty with no trailer…

@kameronlarsen7 Жыл бұрын

Ecoboosts are eco or boost not both. You load them they drink. I love my 2018 3.5 eco boost. I've realized I'd rather have that extra power towing up a mountain and get there confidently and get 8 to 9 instead of 10 to 11 in the V8 trucks I've had. I live in utah you need something with a turbo or you feel it going over some of our high passes.

@RidersRange Жыл бұрын

For much of the empty trailer time you were going essentially down hill with a slight quartering tail wind. On the way back with the full load you were going mostly up hill with a slight quartering head wind.

@herb7877 Жыл бұрын

My bet is you're not only over weight on the GCWR but are also on the load cap & hitch weight as well. My F350 SRW gas P/U weighs in ~7200#. So i figured the Yukon musta weighed that or more. In 2004 I sold my 2001 Ranger V-6 for a 04' F150 5.4l V-8. MPG's around town was a little better in the Ranger but towing my 4500 # boat it was worse. The F150 not only got better or the same mpg's but was a superior tow vehicle. More power, better handling, & lots more room & comfort. I towed the max rated 7500# with the Ranger once. Low profile trailer with household goods. Went ~400 miles mostly flat with a few hills sprinkled in. Drove at 60 mph. Anything higher & the transmission wanted to kick down to a lower gear. MPG's on one leg were 10 & another at 9.5. Same load & trip with the F150 was 13.5.

@anthropicandroid4494 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to have some smell-o-vision on that 4 banger at the end of this trip =] Impressive mileage!

@uberDoward Жыл бұрын

It's not the pulling that gets concerning when towing overloaded - it's the stopping. How did the Ranger's brakes do?

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

That's the part nobody thinks about.

@that.schamp Жыл бұрын

The trailer brakes are more important. I think that's a 10,400# trailer, and a fancy one at that. Assuming the trailer has brakes on both axles, I doubt they had any issues. Whether you have a crossover or a 1-ton, if you are going to tow near max, be sure to get brakes on every trailer axle.... It was a cheap option on my trailer from the factory, and is usually not crazy expensive to add on if you didn't get it from the factory. When I am fully loaded and have the controller at max, it's pretty clear that my trailer brakes do more work than my Taco. That said.. If the trailer brakes failed, they could have had some issues.... That isn't so much the brakes, as the traction available to a relatively lightweight truck. Big brakes let you stop repeatedly. Traction is what lets you stop quickly.

@eweamadu4473 8 ай бұрын

Out here in the Asia Pacific area our rangers pull alot of weight, they are tough besides we also got the 2.0L diesel engines but the 10r80 transmission are all the same 😊👍

@jameshowey9958 Жыл бұрын

Why did you go thru the stake pockets with that rear chain? Those tie down rings are a lot better option and what they where designed for. Also using the hooks on the front so the suspension bounces is not a great idea and let’s not even talk about that hook on the end of the strap. I thought Mr. Truck taught you better Andre?

@Davido50 Жыл бұрын

Hope you guys do right by that very sweet Ranger FX4 an do a proper oil change immediately after the trip along w/early TRANNY FLUID change in the 10R80. I would! 👍🏻 Enjoy. LOVE my '22 Ranger XLT Tremor! 💯

@LionX27 Жыл бұрын

Please do this with the new frontier!

@tonyc7435 Жыл бұрын

agreed! I have a new Frontier and am curious to see how well it tows

@stang178 Жыл бұрын

1000 pounds over tow rating pretty impressive tough little truck. 😎

@chadgodfrey4364 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you made it back safe, but this was dangerous.D O T in my area would have pulled you over why overloaded . How do I know I got the ticket for being just 500 lbs overweight. 2500 and a boat.

@gunmetalblue6965 Жыл бұрын

I have the same generation ranger. Ford recommends going to 91 or higher octane when towing. I wish they told us if they went with 87 or 91/93 for gas towing to see if it made a difference

@WarrenG302V8 Жыл бұрын

The main reason and most important reason for using premium for towing is protecting the engine, especially if maxing out capacity. I pump premium every time I tow with my Ecoboost. I honestly don't care what mpgs are when towing. If I was towing long distance it would only matter so I can find the optimal rpm and gear so I can increase range and put less strain on the engine and transmission. Saving a couple dollars on a fill-up isn't important.

@TheUmbrellaCorporation Жыл бұрын

87 Octane isn't ideal for towing with the Ranger , should use 91.

@ctechbob Жыл бұрын

As for mileage, this was pretty much worst case in every way. Overloaded, 87 octane, heavier 4wd truck, and high(ish) speeds. Towing my 26DJSE with my 2020 2wd between 65-70 on the highway on 93 octane, I usually average 11-12mpg, better if I'm in traffic or driving slower (of course). You can't fight physics. Also, props for doing the trip with the (I assume) factory FX4 shocks. They might be nice and cushy offroad, but they are garbage for towing. Underdamped in almost every way with heavier loads in/on the truck. I would love to see them put 7500 behind the truck and run it up the Ike. The last time they ran one it was only 5000# if I recall. Would like to see if it could keep the 8 min time fully loaded.

@efranklin85 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of using my 2014 compass ,6 speed auto (NOT CVT), to tow my 3,100lbs boat. Not ideal, but it does it. 😆

@spacemonkey1053 Жыл бұрын

My little 2020 Ranger is studly and I've gotten up to 25 MPG (not towing!), 23 mixed in the Eastern Sierra.

@lietuvis96 Жыл бұрын

I would be interested in transmission temperature and what she has to say about this tow.

@Dobbs6651 Жыл бұрын

Ranger has the same 10-speed as the F-150. So she is probably fine.

@lietuvis96 Жыл бұрын

@@Dobbs6651 Look up F250 7.3 gozzila 3 year update. Man with 47 thousand miles i believe started to have issues. It is more about longevity than it can do or not. If the prius can tow it, doesnt mean it would tow for long. Look up...

@Dobbs6651 Жыл бұрын

@@lietuvis96 how about you send me a link?

@Tobal5334 Жыл бұрын

@@lietuvis96 anedcdotal.

@VARITHMS Жыл бұрын

With our ranger I alway lock out 9th and 10th and use premium fuel.

@LokiWolf77 Жыл бұрын

Come on Andre!! You have owned EcoBoosts. EVERY EcoBoost owners manual says you should use Premium for best performance and under high load like Towing. Especially towing max!!!

@theirthereandtheyre2947 Жыл бұрын

You see pickups being pushed beyond their recommended usage frequently in Texas. I saw a double cab long bed Tacoma pulling a gooseneck trailer with a bobcat mini bulldozer on it.

@Tobal5334 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day we never knew they had a rating. you put it on the trailer and if it could move it, you said we're good.

@agentcarder Жыл бұрын

@@Tobal5334 and that might have worked problem is DOT and lawsuits these days. That might have worked back in the day but is dumb today. Plus I personally feel quality was better back then allowing you to go over and not have shit break

@deanaltman6841 Жыл бұрын

@@Tobal5334 100%. Payload capacity? Huh? Tow rating? What’s that? Tongue weight? Never heard of it. We used a pickup like it was a Perterbilt. I admit though, we were going much slower on gravel roads and in fields hauling full bale racks, gravity boxes full of corn, machinery, and what not.

@thomasfields2082 Жыл бұрын

My xl 2 wd gets 25.5 at the pump with a family of 4 and camping/beach gear at the pump here in Florida.

@Tobal5334 Жыл бұрын

I've seen 24 in my Fx4, but it was dring 65 flat road no wind.... I put a level kit and 33's on it... now in perfect conditions I might eek out 22.... mostly get 20 on the highway

@wiscokid9890 Жыл бұрын

Personally, I wouldn't have even considered towing that vehicle if I had owned a ranger. That's just me I'm sure

@johnb7430 Жыл бұрын

Andre, had the DOT ENFORCEMENT guys pulled you over and scaled you... how big would the fine have been? As a CDL you should know, right?

@marshallthews2333 Жыл бұрын

Temperature significantly affects the mpg on my Ranger. Drove the same highway trip twice. Got 24.5 when it was in the 70s, 18.5 when it was 20. Approx same weight being hauled, no trailer.