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Old 04-04-2012, 11:37 AM   #1
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I'm just curious. It looks like we're getting more ultralite owners on. I have a Jayco 154BH and tow it with a 1989 Ford Ranger 4x4 V6 automatic and my trailer says its about 3500# loaded. What's everyone else using?
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Old 04-04-2012, 02:50 PM   #2
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I don't have an ultra lite but I do have an 88 Ford Ranger V6 with 2wd and automatic. At times I have towed our 10' flat trailer with a Yamaha Rhino on it. The Rhino is around 1300#. In my opinion it just dosn't have enough power to tow much of anything.
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Old 04-04-2012, 03:09 PM   #3
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I tow my 3500 pound 17Z with a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 with the tow package.
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Old 04-04-2012, 06:34 PM   #4
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towing my 165BH with my 07' Envoy 4.2L
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Old 04-04-2012, 08:20 PM   #5
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We tow our 29' Jayfeather with a 2003 E250 w/tow package. It has been good for us to date.
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Old 04-05-2012, 05:16 AM   #6
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I hear all the time the smaller ultra lights/swifts being towed by minivans but im sure they are struggling with the wind resistance and also Im wondering how the ride/tow is with a FWD vech. anyone experience this?
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Old 04-05-2012, 06:24 AM   #7
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I towed a 2003 Antigua 195CK with a 2001 Ford Windstar and absolutely loved the combination, it was VERY stable and the Windstar had plenty of power out of the V6 to pull that camper anywhere we wanted.
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Old 04-05-2012, 11:18 PM   #8
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The Ford Ranger has a 2.9 liter V6. Most people that responded have larger engines than the Ranger. Newer rangers have an available 4.0 V6.
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Old 04-06-2012, 03:14 AM   #9
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The Ford Ranger has a 2.9 liter V6. Most people that responded have larger engines than the Ranger. Newer rangers have an available 4.0 V6.
Mine is the 2.9 also. I don't tow in OD and if possible, I tow on highways instead of Interstates in order to avoid 70mph towing. Wind resistance seems too bad and I get some sway. The setup seems pretty happy at 55-60mph on the highway though.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:49 AM   #10
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tow our 184 bh with a 2001 f150 6 cyl auto, and have had no problems at all.
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Old 04-06-2012, 08:12 PM   #11
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Just picked up a 2012 Swift 184bh also.

Tow it with a Chevrolet Equinox with no complaints at all. Pulled it approx 20mins back home.

First trip planned in may.. will have pics.
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Old 04-08-2012, 08:41 AM   #12
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We have a 19H select and tow with Jeep liberty no problem
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Old 04-08-2012, 10:54 AM   #13
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JimboC Even if the weight numbers add up to the good side for your tv, it's the drag( wind resistance) that kills the smaller engines. The big engines also suffer but not to the same degree. Larry
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JimboC Even if the weight numbers add up to the good side for your tv, it's the drag( wind resistance) that kills the smaller engines. The big engines also suffer but not to the same degree. Larry
And sucks gas! Did a 1.5hr trip last weekend and took out 1/3 of my tank.
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Our 5.4 03 Expedition pulls the X23B nicely. I'm getting 9-10mpg depending on speed. Here along the Gulf coast things are pretty flat so I haven't done any uphill pulling yet. We're planning a trip to Arkansas this summer and I may come home with a new perspecitve.
I've got the serious drools for a truck like McFarm's but have managed to keep it in check - so far.
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Old 04-11-2012, 05:17 PM   #18
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5.9 2000 Durango pulls our 1997 230 Jayco Eagle up and down the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks just fine.
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:58 PM   #19
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When I picked up my X19, I was using a Dodge 1500. It towed good, but it was starting to have problems. So the next day, I picked up a 12 Tundra 5.7L. I know its a little overkill, but I like to have a little more room on my weight numbers by the time I add all our stuff.
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:49 AM   #20
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I think I will just bite and bullet and get a F-250 Diesel. Yes its overkill, but I will not have to worry about a thing when I climb the grades out west. Better milage, plenty of power for the killer of drag, and a long term TV.
Thanks for all the guys chiming in here although it would have been nice to get a few more west coast guys, its pretty flat East of Colorado.
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