'21 Ford Ranger Lariat WHY NOT?

[phsycle]

Yeah, I’ve done that (built multiple F150’s online). Then a 3/4 ton squirrel pops out and I go chasing it for a while. I keep thinking F250 w 6.2 would cost the same and be just as fuel efficient when towing. Then I remember I don’t tow much and I’m back to square one.

 

[Buddha.]

Prior to my current F150 Supercrew (5'5" box) I we had a 2014 Cherokee and a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. So, I'm guessing close to the same size as an Outback? You get used to the bigger vehicle.

I went from a Subaru Forester to a crew cab 2500 Chevy. I’ve got a contractor topper on the back I can barely see out of and that affects the maneuvering more than anything.

 

[Regcabguy]

I really wanted a new Ranger

The downsides to me (and thus what took it out of the running)

1. Crew cab is small for rear facing car seats. I am 6'-3" with a growing family, I need room... and they are kinda sketchy tight with a car seat in the back for me.

2. No 6' bed with a crew cab.



Welcome to 1998?

Just plug in but I think they would go about 60 miles on charge. The survivors have something of a cult following with people upgrading the batteries with newer tech batteries.

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I like them but being 6'4" it's easier to enter the old boxy Ranger than the new one. Real nice once I'm in there. The manufacturers keep increasing the rake on the windshields for mpg yielding a lower door entry. I my next life I'll return 5'10".

 

[phsycle]

I went from a Subaru Forester to a crew cab 2500 Chevy. I’ve got a contractor topper on the back I can barely see out of and that affects the maneuvering more than anything.

With big screens and rear cameras (among many others on some trucks), I can’t remember the last time I used the rear view or turned around to back up.

 

[phsycle]

I like them but being 6'4" it's easier to enter the old boxy Ranger than the new one. Real nice once I'm in there. The manufacturers keep increasing the rake on the windshields for mpg yielding a lower door entry. I my next life I'll return 5'10".

My friend at 6’3” always had to duck down to see the traffic light in his 4Runner. After years of that, he moved to a full-size and is much happier.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I like them but being 6'4" it's easier to enter the old boxy Ranger than the new one. Real nice once I'm in there. The manufacturers keep increasing the rake on the windshields for mpg yielding a lower door entry. I my next life I'll return 5'10".

I Really liked the gladiator for this reason. Windshield was more vertical and the dash sat more like my old Ranger. But only a 5' bed option struck again.

 

[Todd780]

Yeah, I’ve done that (built multiple F150’s online). Then a 3/4 ton squirrel pops out and I go chasing it for a while. I keep thinking F250 w 6.2 would cost the same and be just as fuel efficient when towing. Then I remember I don’t tow much and I’m back to square one.

Haha! That's exactly what I do too. Except for some reason my finger keeps slipping while I'm building F-250's and it keeps hitting that Tremor option.....

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Haha! That's exactly what I do too. Except for some reason my finger keeps slipping while I'm building F-250's and it keeps hitting that Godzilla option.....

Fixed it for me...

 

[Buddha.]

Are the Rangers aluminum bodied? I bought my truck used and I swear rust started popping through the fender a week after I paid it off. My next truck will be aluminum.

 

[nickw]

Yeah, I’ve done that (built multiple F150’s online). Then a 3/4 ton squirrel pops out and I go chasing it for a while. I keep thinking F250 w 6.2 would cost the same and be just as fuel efficient when towing. Then I remember I don’t tow much and I’m back to square one.

LOL - I have the exact same problem, slippery slope...F150 extended, pretty soon its a F150 crew w/2.7, then HDPP + 3.5, then for some reason I end up at a Tremor 3 hours later only to drive my truck the next day and realize I still like it....

I don't know what the answer is....but whenever I see an old guy (they are typically older dudes) with trucks that are older, a bit beat up, maybe not the best tool for the job, skinny tires and that "It's what I got and I'll make it work" attitude I always think they know something I don't and realize my 1st world problems are just that....

Then I start researching Vans.....

 

[nickw]

Aerodynamics could def play into it as ours is not very aerodynamic.
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Weight is 3,900 lbs dry. We usually head out with our 33 gal water tank and two propane tanks full. Plus food and all the other junk you would normally bring for 4/5 people.

Pick up box is usually 1/2 full or firewood, plus the pictured cooler and a couple other misc items.

Last time we went out there were 3 kids (well two I guess are technically adults...lol) plus a medium sized dog. So, the space in the SuperCrew was appreciated.

But totally agree. For trips with just our 13 year old and dog, Ranger could possibly work??? Just wouldn't want to buy one to find out it doesn't.

And yes, for the 90% of the time I am not towing or hauling anything and just commuting, a Ranger be ideal.

I keep building F150's with the HDPP package too, haha.

The extra payload would be nice. And when you add the payload package it automatically adds max tow.

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I think a HDPP truck is probably right call in your case, a Ranger would just be too small volume wise. It's just me and the sig other, usually bikes and/or moto in Bed with gear spread between trailer and rear bench and it's tight at times.

For some reason we never had issues with 6' bed Std. cab trucks back in the 80's and 90's...not sure how I did it!

 

[nickw]

Are the Rangers aluminum bodied? I bought my truck used and I swear rust started popping through the fender a week after I paid it off. My next truck will be aluminum.

It's a combination, hood, fender, tailgate are Alum I think, I thought the bed was until my buddies magnet on his camelback attached itself to the bed and left a 10" scratch the day after I bought it....

 

[Todd780]

I think a HDPP truck is probably right call in your case, a Ranger would just be too small volume wise. It's just me and the sig other, usually bikes and/or moto in Bed with gear spread between trailer and rear bench and it's tight at times.

For some reason we never had issues with 6' bed Std. cab trucks back in the 80's and 90's...not sure how I did it!

But, then I see stuff like this:


Def a lot longer and bigger than what I'm towing. And, if the two older kids just drive themselves in their own car, then the back seat space becomes a non issue.... lol

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

It's a combination, hood, fender, tailgate are Alum I think, I thought the bed was until my buddies magnet on his camelback attached itself to the bed and left a 10" scratch the day after I bought it....

Yup, just hood front fenders and tailgate. The rest is steel.

 

[Buddha.]

But, then I see stuff like this:
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Def a lot longer and bigger than what I'm towing. And, if the two older kids just drive themselves in their own car, then the back seat space becomes a non issue.... lol

Is that one of those goofy non North American type trailers? They have a less tongue weight with those axles more towards the middle. Seems like it’s be more prone to sway though.