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    Posted: 04 May 2014 at 9:10pm
Is anyone using a Ford Ranger to tow their pod? I have a 2006, 4x4, V6 4 cylinder. We put a 2014 R-Pod. Looking at a 2014 179, dealer will throw in 60 watt solar panel, WHD and braking system. 
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What's the towing capacity?  You said V6 - 4 cyl, which is it a 6 cyl or 4 cyl?
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its a 4 cylinder... towing capacity if 5580.. talked to the ford dealer yesterday and he said it would be fine.. just suggested not going to the max capacity just to keep on the safe side.  in any case I welcome any feedback.

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Check that it's not the MAX towing cap, vs the suggested. Without real knowledge, those two can get muddled up quick. Check your wheel base also. Rangers should be wide enough. Also, you may or may not have a towing package. That will determine the cost of the brake controller install.
I had a two door Wrangler Sport. The dealership told me it would be no problem to tow a 182G. After more research, I found him to be a stupidan that could have got my family killed. I proceeded to let him know what I thought of him...
Do some online research or contact Ford. My brother's an engineer on the Triton. I'll ask him what he thinks.
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I found 5300 for auto, 2800 manual.  For that wheel base and drivetrain I would expect that to be rated for 3500 as most other vehicles.  So I would agree that you are ok, I just wouldn't exceed 3500 fully loaded.
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My brother said, "maybe around the block" when I asked if he would tow ours with a Ranger.
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My ranger was a few years older (2000) 4X4 with  v6.  iT My have pulled my 177 but it would have had its pants full.  I don't know if they are stronger in later years.
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It is an automatic.. maximum  load trailer weight for an automatic per the manual is 5580.  We took it to the Ford dealer yesterday and had them look over the Rpod 179 information - he said it would work... just suggested not trying to get to the maximum.  I guess we will know for sure when we try it out :)   I appreciate the feedback.
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   Our 2010 Liberty had a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. it had a 3.7 V6 210 hp. It struggled to tow our r-pod 171. I think with a four cylinder and a heavier r-pod you are going to have a very difficult time. I think these ratings from manufactures are misleading. Your Ranger may be able to tow the r-pod with out breaking something mechanical but it will be very slow going.
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Originally posted by vyfarrell

its a 4 cylinder... towing capacity if 5580.. talked to the ford dealer yesterday and he said it would be fine.. just suggested not going to the max capacity just to keep on the safe side.  in any case I welcome any feedback.


Pardon my skepticism but I think something isn't right.  Maybe you have a 4L 6 cylinder truck?  I don't think you are going to be happy towing 5580 pounds with a 4 cylinder truck and I pretty willing to bet you have something wrong.  The number of cylinders, I hope. 

In any case you should be aware that the towing capacity is diminished by any load on the truck itself.

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