R-pod Owners Forum : Ford Rangers http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Ford Rangers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 20:19:09 +0000 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:05:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4683 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Ford Rangers : That makes a lot more sense having... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45752#45752 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 4683
Posted: 08 May 2014 at 4:05pm

     That makes a lot more sense having a V6. I think you will be fine perhaps you may wish you had more HP but that may depend upon your gearing. ]]> Thu, 08 May 2014 16:05:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45752#45752 Ford Rangers : The ranger we have is a 2006 207-horsepower,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45750#45750 Author: vyfarrell
Subject: 4683
Posted: 08 May 2014 at 3:55pm

The ranger we have is  a 2006 207-horsepower, 4.0-liter V6 engine, automatic. 
The maximum towing capacity is rated at 5580 pounds.  Dropping that down to, 5000 pounds,the numbers looks like this:

 5000
-2630  (unloaded rpod 179 weight)
-1155- (cargo carrying capacity of 179)

=1215 under the 5000 limit

Will test it out and see how it goes, and if necessary get something else to pull the trailer. Don't want to be worrying about brakes failing / engines going out... not my idea of a good time!  :)  I do appreciate all of the feedback.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2014 15:55:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45750#45750 Ford Rangers : I was really going to stay... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45663#45663 Author: hogone
Subject: 4683
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 6:43am

I was really going to stay out of this one but can't help myself!!  Hard to believe a 4 cylinder Ranger has a towing capacity of 5500.  That's almost as much as my F150 V8(4.6).  Just my 2 cents if this is the case, I think it would be extremely under powered.  Nothing against rangers here, because as everyone knows, FORD rocks!!!!  hogone]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 06:43:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45663#45663 Ford Rangers : Ford Motor Company uses two criteria... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45661#45661 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4683
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 12:23am

Ford Motor Company uses two criteria to rate their truck's towing capacity.  First they rate it conventionally by weight, then it's rated by "trailer frontal area".  Meaning the frontal area of the trailer less the frontal area of the truck.  The total frontal area of an r-pod is about 65 square feet, I don't know the frontal area of a Ranger.  The 2006 Ranger is rated to tow 50 sq. ft., with a 3.0 or 4.0 V6.  If you decide to tow with a Ranger, keep a close eye on the front brake pad wear and rotor condition, Rangers are notorious for front brake wear under severe conditions.]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 00:23:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45661#45661 Ford Rangers : Originally posted by vyfarrellits... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45658#45658 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 9:48pm

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.

TT
]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 21:48:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45658#45658 Ford Rangers : Our 2010 Liberty had a towing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45656#45656 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 9:25pm

   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.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 21:25:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45656#45656 Ford Rangers : It is an automatic.. maximum load... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45649#45649 Author: vyfarrell
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 5:53pm

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.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 17:53:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45649#45649 Ford Rangers : My ranger was a few years older... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45646#45646 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 4:51pm

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.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 16:51:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45646#45646 Ford Rangers : My brother said, "maybe around... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45645#45645 Author: wingnut2312
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 4:30pm

My brother said, "maybe around the block" when I asked if he would tow ours with a Ranger.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 16:30:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45645#45645 Ford Rangers : I found 5300 for auto, 2800 manual.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45643#45643 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 3:17pm

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.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 15:17:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45643#45643 Ford Rangers : Check that it's not the MAX... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45642#45642 Author: wingnut2312
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 3:15pm

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.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 15:15:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45642#45642 Ford Rangers : its a 4 cylinder... towing capacity... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45639#45639 Author: vyfarrell
Subject: 4683
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 2:33pm

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.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 14:33:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45639#45639 Ford Rangers : What's the towing capacity?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45565#45565 Author: Boomertype
Subject: 4683
Posted: 05 May 2014 at 1:47pm

What's the towing capacity?  You said V6 - 4 cyl, which is it a 6 cyl or 4 cyl?

]]> Mon, 05 May 2014 13:47:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45565#45565 Ford Rangers : Is anyone using a Ford Ranger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45544#45544 Author: vyfarrell
Subject: 4683
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. ]]> Sun, 04 May 2014 21:10:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4683&PID=45544#45544