Our first posting on this site. We are Kiwis still at home,but planning the big adventure for later this year. We are able to get a Ford ranger XL 3.0lt turbo intercooled diesel 4x2 at a great price (sons wagon) and are wondering if this will be a suitable wagon to tow a caravan around the 18-21 foot range ? We are also thinking of upgrading the chip and exhaust system as well ,and maybe fit a bigger intercoole. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Steve
buffy61 said
08:14 PM Jan 8, 2013
Hi Redwood Another fellow Kiwi here!! Already living in this awesome country. Hoping to do the same as you. Have also been looking at the Ford Ranger XL Diesel. Nice looking car....specs indicate it would tow 20ft but I have some reservations that is is not a 4 x 4. Also be interested to hear feedback. Cya out there sometime. Buffy
jetj said
08:35 PM Jan 8, 2013
Hi Steve,
Welcome to the forum.
ken thomas said
11:11 PM Jan 8, 2013
Hello buffy and steve and welcome I have the new ranger 3.2 lt 5 speed auto diesel and it is awesome for towing my 22' van The previous model 3lt from what I understand is also a great towing vehicle and able to pull 3t Try them and see for yourself Ken
signwilson said
12:33 AM Jan 9, 2013
The ford ranger is the same as mazda BT50 and I have heard from some mates in the trade that they have a bad habit of cracking the chassis I do not know if the newer models have been improved
deb-gary said
12:45 AM Jan 9, 2013
hi had a ranger 4x2 diesel and believe me in australia you need a 4x4 if going round the country,for example stopping somewhere it is dry and getting an evening storm and you can be stuck, upgraded to 4x4 isuzu d max fuel economy much better towing better etc.i also think the 4x2 is only rated to tow 2.5 but i stand corrected, good luck but ahve a good look around.(not saying buy an isuzu but definitely a 4x4)
deb-gary said
12:47 AM Jan 9, 2013
just checked current model rated at 3.3 and earlier at 2.5
Dougwe said
01:34 AM Jan 9, 2013
Welcome from me too Steve, enjoy here and out in the playground (When you get in it).
neilnruth said
01:39 AM Jan 9, 2013
Hi Redwood Nomads 256. Hope your plans come together. Just don't come yet - let the fires burn out first. Welcome to the forum in the meantime.
justcruisin01 said
02:05 AM Jan 9, 2013
Welcome redwood, we also have a couple of Kiwi's on the site that are over here touring. We have spent a fair amount of time with them on the road & here at home as well.
Keep an eye out for them, their user name is;;;; Kiwi-as & Rainbow kiwi. They are great people.
JC.
Redwood Nomads 256 said
03:16 AM Jan 9, 2013
Thank you so much everyone for the welcomes and the feedback..looks like we still have plenty of home work to do regarding the tow wagon..we are not (at this stage) planning any off road excursions..so would mainly be on sealed surfaces..not to say we wont get into sticky situations..look forward to hearing more of your thoughts and recomendations.
thanks Steve and Glenis
robkim said
04:53 AM Jan 9, 2013
I have the new ranger 3.2 lt 6 speed auto diesel. im pulling 3t...yes u need a 4x4
neilnruth said
06:18 AM Jan 9, 2013
Where are Kiwi-as and Rainbow Kiwi by the way?? I've missed them. Hope they are safe and not melted in this heat.
Dougwe said
05:31 PM Jan 9, 2013
The last I heard from them they were over in the Grampians with 2 friends from NZ, Neil and Ruth. I think for memory (and that's not good at the best of times) they where heading to South Aus after that.
Nicholstones said
12:46 AM Jan 10, 2013
While you might not be planning to tow off the blacktop, you should definitely have the ability to go exploring in the vehicle without the van on the back or you will miss out on many great experiences.
deadlyprincess said
01:28 AM Jan 10, 2013
I had the PK 4x4 XLT 3L turbo deisel and whilst very happy with it, was disapoionted with it towing our 18ft 2000kg single axil van. We averaged 18 to 20 L/100km from it at 90km/hr. Almost seemed as we were at edge of power. Had suggestions to chip and exhaust it but decided to go for a 2008 landcruiser instead. Am on final leg of trip home from melbourne towing our new van 22ft 2650kg duel axil and getting silmilar L/100km as was in the Ford, with lot less stress and strain.
Our first posting on this site. We are Kiwis still at home,but planning the big adventure for later this year. We are able to get a Ford ranger XL 3.0lt turbo intercooled diesel 4x2 at a great price (sons wagon) and are wondering if this will be a suitable wagon to tow a caravan around the 18-21 foot range ? We are also thinking of upgrading the chip and exhaust system as well ,and maybe fit a bigger intercoole. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Steve
Another fellow Kiwi here!! Already living in this awesome country. Hoping to do the same as you. Have also been looking at the Ford Ranger XL Diesel.
Nice looking car....specs indicate it would tow 20ft but I have some reservations that is is not a 4 x 4. Also be interested to hear feedback.
Cya out there sometime.
Buffy
Hi Steve,
Welcome to the forum.
I have the new ranger 3.2 lt 5 speed auto diesel and it is awesome for towing my 22' van
The previous model 3lt from what I understand is also a great towing vehicle and able to pull 3t
Try them and see for yourself
Ken
The ford ranger is the same as mazda BT50 and I have heard from some mates in the trade that they have a bad habit of cracking the chassis I do not know if the newer models have been improved
Welcome redwood, we also have a couple of Kiwi's on the site that are over here touring. We have spent a fair amount of time with them on the road & here at home as well.
Keep an eye out for them, their user name is;;;; Kiwi-as & Rainbow kiwi. They are great people.
JC.
thanks
Steve and Glenis