The Number Might Surprise You - I Accidently Overloaded My Truck Towing a Yukon By This Much!
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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.
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!
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
This midsize in particular, I wouldn't put that behind a tacoma lmao
@@davdruan right. The taco and frontier are great but not anywhere near this torque-y.
The mid size trucks today are the full size trucks of the late 90’s.
Well, you can tow anything once
@@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.
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
Thanks Tony!
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.
We have 93 octane here and that's all I run in it. I have the FPT as well.
Great suggestion.
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
Except that its too small inside, even supercrew is too small for taller ppl, and seating in back is a torture
@@ia6980 that's your opinion
What's your boat weight. I got a 21 foot sea ray. Under 5k gear and trailer.
@@marcmorgan3026 my boat trailer full tank of gas and coolers full of ice weighs just over 5k lbs.
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
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.
Only Johannes Thingnes Bø can tow more 😁
if Norway is the same as the UK, there wont be a petrol version of the Ranger, as theyre all Diesel here
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.
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.
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.
Ford does actually recommend 91 octane or higher while towing in the Ranger
Prolly better mpg by pulling that 8.1 anyways😂
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.
Dude your so rational thank you for your information 🙏
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
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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 👍
I have a 17 Colorado dmax and towing my k5 crawler in Utah I get around 15 highway
Well its good to see the newer ranger living up to what people use the older models, and the abuse they went through
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
You’ve got the cruise set to 78mph, can’t expect better MPGs going that fast.
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.
@@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.
@@ron8975 Yeah I remember reading somewhere that they still use the old 1980’s 55mph! 😳
slow down to 55 if you want better mpg's while towing
@@PrincessTS01 go 80 if you want to get there this year lol
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.
I've seen someone with an old ranger install a gooseneck and tow multiple horses around. Only in PA
You can’t stop a Ranger 😂
Andre, it would be interesting to do a mileage loop comparing 87 with 91 octane since it is turbocharged.
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. :)
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!
I would get a Titan Sidekick fuel tank.
I have a 2019 Ranger, my one gripe is the small gas tank
When it was released I was hoping for at least 20 gallons. Nope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seen a guy in Jeffersonville IN, towing a old 70s Chevy C60 single axle with a dump bed. My jaw dropped. Lol
My 2 favorite presenters! Great job guys
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.
The ram HD is crying while watching this 🤣
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.
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!!
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.
I started using 93 octane and it really wakes up the Ecoboost motor.
We’re you keeping track of the MPG between the two? If so, could you share the numbers with us? Thanks
@@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.
@@bantizzle79 thanks for the reply. Yep, that little 4 banger gets up and GOES!
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.
@@302Mustang13 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.
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.
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.
I got over 26 MPG hwy lots of times on mine, Andrei...you should have put premium on when towing
I've gotten 30mpg with a tailwind on my 2wd Ranger before. Normal Highway is 25-26mpg.
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.
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.
@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.
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.
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
The height of the truck is the same as 2 wd the biggest difference is shocks and tires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am IMPRESSED with that Ranger to say the least.
91 Octane would have helped tremendously here.
Not necessarily, if the engine is built to run and perform on 87 then use 87, no need to pay extra
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 😊👍
Yeah a towed a ford expedition from Sacramento ca. To LA ca. About 400 miles with no issues
Power Ford Ranger❤
I skipped over the Ranger talk and went directly to the Yukon part. An older 2500 4WD Yukon is like the best rig ever.
With our ranger I alway lock out 9th and 10th and use premium fuel.
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?
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.
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?
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
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.
That instrument cluster looks exactly like 2014 Ford Escape 🤣👌
I would be interested in transmission temperature and what she has to say about this tow.
Ranger has the same 10-speed as the F-150. So she is probably fine.
@@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...
@@lietuvis96 how about you send me a link?
@@lietuvis96 anedcdotal.
1000 pounds over tow rating pretty impressive tough little truck. 😎
I'd like to see the same distance tow test as the return trip but getting the MPG of the yukon pulling the ranger
When I got my '19 F250 6.2 gas I compared it to my '07 F150 5.3 towing a 100 mile loop with a 16' enclosed trailer with my chevy spark car inside. The difference was 50 cents in fuel. The other difference was the F150 did feel the the wind moving the trailer around and the joints in the road. The F250 pulled it like there was nothing back there. Much more stabil. The bigger / heavier truck towing is definately worth it but the F150 was alot more comfortable on my back than when not towing.
I have the older version of that Yukon with the 7.4 in mine and mpg never changes. It gets 10-12 empty and 9-10 towing 5k enclosed trailer. It's a tank I just park at 65 in the right lane. 🤣
87 Octane isn't ideal for towing with the Ranger , should use 91.
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.
13.9 towing a car hauler at 78mph… That’s actually pretty good considering that Yukon would never get that empty with no trailer…
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.
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.
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.
@@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
@@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.
I wonder how much total cost would have been if a state trooper had impounded this tow set-up ?
And the cost of loosing that CDL.
They don't care, been passed by a lot worse setups and they never blink an eye.
Y’all should get a towing tune form 5 star and see what it does
A couple things that will skew your numbers on that test.....you are going downhill 2000+ feet going TO Nebraska, and likely WITH a tailwind. And going back up 2000+ ft against the wind. Not bad fuel mileage for that truck and that heavy a load!
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.
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.
Brilliant viewing
so to compare that to my 2006 f150 . I have towed that almost EXACT setup . 50 pounds lighter than yours with my slightly smaller steel trailer and truck on the back . I had the 4.6 got about 14 or 15 mpg . HOWEVER , you could go those faster speeds . I was basically stuck at 60 . 65 on flat roads . so that truck at least has the power to back it up , even tho it gets worse gas Mileage
Should of crossed the chains and straps, keeps it from side to side movement as well
I had to tow an 89 town car with my 94 Nissan 5spd 4cyl truck. Thankfully it was only 30 miles of flat Texas roads.
Now tow the ranger with the Yukon and see what the mpg is, then drive them both with out a trailer and see what the best combo is if you have to get two trucks from point a to b!
The new Rangers are over built, mine was a beast but I needed to tow a 8000lb travel trailer and bought a 1/2 ton.
keep in mind back in the day the old chevy 350 v8s, probally most common work truck on the planet, only use to have like 150-180hp, and maybe 200ftlbs of tq, this little 4 banger has 270hp and 310ftlb tq, yes its, a little smaller, but its 4 door with back seat, n average chevy was single cab with a bench and standard box, no 4x4 no off road parts just run of the mill, basic work truck, and they use to even use them as tow trucks.
Next try it with 91 octane
My little 2020 Ranger is studly and I've gotten up to 25 MPG (not towing!), 23 mixed in the Eastern Sierra.
I'd like to have some smell-o-vision on that 4 banger at the end of this trip =]
Impressive mileage!
Personally, I wouldn't have even considered towing that vehicle if I had owned a ranger. That's just me I'm sure
My 2020 gets 21.2 mpg in unloaded commuting. Rural highway mixed with some stoplights.
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. 😆
Too bad you don’t still have the Lightning. You could’ve easily towed that Yukon and it would’ve been interesting to see how many charging stops and how much additional time it would have taken. 🤔
lol,,3 days
@@craigroosa9321 😂 Probably. But they weren’t getting much better range per “tank” than the Lightning got towing max capacity. So it would have come down to charging.. which is about 45 minutes versus 5-10 minutes for a tank of gas. So 3-4 fill-ups.. that easily adds 2-3 hours on the return trip. Plus the availability of chargers.. more than likely you’d have to drop your trailer every time you charged, which would be a real PITA. Definitely not something that I’d want to do! Still, it would have been interesting to see.
I have a 2021 ranger and I thought in the owners manual it said for best towing/performance 91 octane is preferred. Would using the higher octane have any large effect on the fuel economy?
I have a similar model, it depends how u drive, and speed u normal drive, if u doing speed limt of 50 then u see it reach closer to that 24 to 26 mpg that ford advertis, but any speed greater then 65 their little change excpet getting better power output and more responsiveness in the truck
Something is for sure here. That ranger will never make it to the 300K miles like that Yukon... and counting!!
Never seen 24mpg on the ranger? I can easily show 26 to 27mpg avg over 100s of miles. Would probably be 24 or 25 if pre warming in the morning
Built Ford tough!
Now try it with a mavrick lol😅
Seems like no matter what brand of truck or what gas engine you have you always get 9 or 10 mpg towing.
Bigger trucks will get better mpg. At least I get 11-12 towing towing 10k with an f250 6.2l gas. But maybe that's because i tow at 65?
Very impressive on a truck with a 4cylinder engine.
Fuel what's fuel? Where i'm going I don't need no stinking fuel lol
Need to lock out the top gears in the ranger to get the best mpg.
Should be towing in 6th or 7th, mpg would improve greatly
I do not think Mr truck would approve of how you strapped down the truck. Mr. Truck would have wasted a good hour over doing it. That guy works like he's getting paid by the government.😅😂🤣
WOW 8500 Lbs! I am going to buy a new ranger, colorado ,or silverado diesel !
In Germany the Ranger is realy popular the last years. But after a Sprinter it looks like a way to huge Vehicle for German Citys
Topping off is a bad idea, it can push fuel into the evap can and cause you issues, also with a 10 to 1. Oppression ratio you should be running 91 octane fuel, 87 is going to make your timing adjustment hit the limits, very close to preignition
The Ranger with 168 miles of worst case scenario Range. I'm used to an F150 with the big tank with tons more range BUT I never went over capacity in winter.
I could imagine a ford focus RS pulling 3 other Focuses… poor 2.3 must be tired. Lol
I'll take that yukon over the ranger any day. Especially the 2500 with the 8.1. That's a cool rig I'd like to have.
Why not use the hummer ev?
🤣 in the winter too
The ultimate goal is to complete the task.
They'd need a rescue mission for the bummer ev too haha
Because it would've taken several weeks of charging.
For people that work with cars all the time I'm surprised that you thought a Yukon would be 5500 lb. You say you picked up the Yukon in Grand Island Nebraska they got a truck stop and scale i80 exit 312. As a truck driver I see lots of overloaded pickups never make it to their destination because they break down or something else.
Full size 2007 F150 width = 78.9" Midsize 2022 Ford Ranger width = 77.8". Not a surprise that it tows like full size.
I'm trying to wrap my brain around the fact that a compact truck that has a smaller engine than my mom's RAV4, but has 50% more towing capacity over my 4Runner which has a 4L V6.
14 towing is killer!
Lol, my front axle on my tractor trailer is 12,000 by itself.
You DO understand that the axle is rated to support 12,000# NOT that the axle itself weighs 12,000#