Ford Ranger I-4 2.3 liter towing

[MC1]

Hey there Floyd. There are millions of folks out there that luv their pick ups. I can understand your point of view.

[MarkyVasquez]

I thought you were joking. I never thought a Prius could tow anything. I know they have an orbital gear transmission but didn't know you could tow with it! Was it towing a 13' egg?

[Francesca Knowles]

Originally Posted by MarkyVasquez

I thought you were joking. I never thought a Prius could tow anything. I know they have an orbital gear transmission but didn't know you could tow with it! Was it towing a 13' egg?

I'll be convinced when I see a video of one actually moving a standup trailer- and at highway speeds...

[MarkyVasquez]

I did a google search and found these. Just scroll down.

http://priuschat.com/threads/prius-t...railer.127797/

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...g/27016620.cfm

[Borrego Dave]

Marky, I've had four Rangers, two 4cyls and two 4L V6s, stick and auto. Although I have used all of them towing utility trailers (no brakes any any of them)with varying loads they all did fine but those trips were never all that far like you would do with a TT. I have a SD17 and tow with an '02 Ranger 4l auto. It's rating from the manual is 5850#. Handles the 17 fine but I do know it's behind me. The 13 footer should do fine but do add brakes.

[MarkyVasquez]

Thanks Borrego Dave for the info on the Ranger. I am going to install an oil cooler and a brake controller on the Ranger.

[Borrego Dave]

You may already have a factory cooler.

[MC1]

Originally Posted by MarkyVasquez

I thought you were joking. I never thought a Prius could tow anything. I know they have an orbital gear transmission but didn't know you could tow with it! Was it towing a 13' egg?

My view is that I see a lot of positives in the Prius that are desirable when looking for a TV. A low center of gravity, Aerodynamics in the tow vehcle/and trailer work well with vehicle with small engines. Modern unibodys perform well. Modern quality suspension systems are a good thing. Old school leaf springs with solid axles are noting special in this day and age.

To name a few.

[Harvey9]

I've had three Rangers over the past 20 years, they are a great little truck. My last was a 6 cylinder automatic and it towed my 13' Trillium ok, at best. I live in Nova Scotia and it's hilly, it suffered on the hills. I think you'll be disappointed with a 4 banger but I could be wrong. Before you buy, hook it up and go for a test run. Good luck.

Harvey

[Bob Miller]

Wiring a brake controller is no big deal, 1 wire to the controller, 1 wire from the controller to the 7 pin trailer plug. Run it at the same time as you do the charging line, I use #10 or #12 stranded, but check the controller instructions first.

[MarkyVasquez]

Thanks Harvey9 and I'll check it out Bob. It sounds like simple wiring.
I'm sure I'll have to slow down on the hills, but I don't have a problem with that. I grew up with the 55 mph speed limit. I wish I had access to a 13' trailer so I could try it out, but I would have to install the brake controller and the seven pin plug first. There are lots of members towing a 13' with a 4 cylinder. I'm still looking for a Casita Patriot with a bathroom, that is reasonably priced.

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by MarkyVasquez

Thanks Harvey9 and I'll check it out Bob. It sounds like simple wiring.
.......... I'm still looking for a Casita Patriot with a bathroom, that is reasonably priced.

Aren't we All???? LOL

[MarkyVasquez]

My problem is that I live in south Texas which is Casita territory. 90% of the Casitas are 17' with some 16' and very few 13'. Scamp on the other hand sells more 13', but are located in the other side if the country.

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