Australia's Most Capable Tow Vehicle? | Budget Ford Ranger Tow Vehicle Build | Ultimate Tourer

[@Cadz-On-Tour]

Adding to your “Steak for Dinner” comment should of been “finally used the Axe!”😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Missed opportunity 😉🤣

[@rossawood5075]

I have also found ths Bf Goodrich A/T's to wear quickly due IMO the aggressive chureviewnky tread, we have a number of utilities on our cattle property and are now running Hankook AT2 A/T tyres with much better mileage, wet weather handling and still good on the dirt. We are also getting good wear on a set of Yokohama Geolanders on sons 2020 BT 50. Appreciate your review!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for the info!

[@graemegrieve1953]

Thanks Simon… We love your practical and relevant content. Our van arrives soon (approx 3100kg loaded) and we will tow with Ranger Wildtrak also but have ordered the new V6 because of the 6400 GCM… but mainly as I love my cars 😊. A lot of our weight planning and calculation has been influenced by your content… thank you and safe travels.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's fantastic, Graeme. Enjoy your Ranger and upcoming travels 😀

[@Sabumnim666]

Hi Graeme I have the same views on the vehicle as you and will be getting the V6 wildtrak also after the current 2021 Wildtrak X lease expires in mid 2023 and I have the 10 speed 2.0 it is great. Now on to my question if you can answer it, The tie down bars on the new ranger do you have any information on the load caring capacity because on my present car I have a uneek 4X4 adventure rack and Bespoke roller shutter supports to hold the adventure rack at a rated capacity of 400kg static load. I have asked a few dealers and other people and the answer varies quite a bit, from 120kg to 350kg if you know for certain I would really like to know for my plans. Cheers David

[@graemegrieve1953]

@@Sabumnim666 Sorry David… at this stage I have no plans to utilize the tie down bars until I know how all my weights stack up. The ARB catalogue lists the “braced” accent canopy as being able to carry a 380kg distributed load which may provide some insight as opposed to a definitive figure… if I discover any further info I’ll let you know… regards! 

[@Sabumnim666]

@@graemegrieve1953 Thanks Graeme I will keep investigating hope you really enjoy your new Ranger when you get it.

[@paultabone2010]

🇦🇺🦘👍 That was a great episode thank you 🦘🦘😃

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you enjoyed it, Paul 👍

[@paulwashere.2121]

Hey guys, love the videos. The first thing I did when I got my Ranger was to install the twin transmission coolers, remove the small heat exchanger and replace the thermo valve. I had the transmission serviced at the same time. I am only towing a camper trailer but don't want any transmission issues. OK, gotta get back to the videos.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for the info! Enjoy the vids 👍

[@johniesjournies9949]

Great presentation. Very professional and well worth the view.....thanks

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers guys. Much appreciated 🙏

[@markbaumann508]

Great vid guys - keep on having fun !!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, Mark 👍😊

[@julie-annesmith6478]

Fantastic to watch

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear!

[@dad4x4adventures8]

I know you have upgraded now but great video - I have just bought a 2021 Wildtrak and still a bit nervous because you hear so many horror stories about the Ranger. in saying that I have come from a Toyota that you also hear stories about and never had any issues so 🤞my luck continues!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Like any vehicle there's good ones and bad ones. Hope yours is as good as ours was 👍

[@Sabumnim666]

Thanks Simon logical as ever.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers David 🙌

[@brokenlimitsnjm]

Great vid. We have a new ranger on order for a trip in a few years time. Nice to see a setup thats affordable.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate. Glad it helped 👍

[@stewierun9940]

Nicely done guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers mate 👍

[@guydraper]

Another great video guys ! Very helpful tips for those starting out, Thanks !

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks Guy. Good to hear 👍

[@michaelzarb6480]

Thanks Simon really enjoyed that given me a lot of ideas planning to get the van and ute weighed before we go away soon. My Mitsubishi Triton had KO2 fitted from new its now done just over 90000kms(approx.40000kms while towing van) will replace tyres before next trip to Darwin next June 2023.THANKS AGAIN.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

No worries at all 👍 Glad to hear it was helpful 😀

[@andrewcowling6976]

Hi Simon, we have been following you both for some time now because we discovered that you have the same setup as us…. A 20.5 Zone Base (ZB076)being towed by a 3.2 Ranger. Couldn’t agree more with you’re assessment… our Ranger FX4 is stock standard with bar and driving lights only… what a great car for the job, no need for all those accessories.. my only wish is for a snorkel for the reasons you stated. We do a lot of off roading and the Ranger is perfectly capable as it is, just drive with common sense. Keep up the travels and we will see you both out there one day… we are in the fire engine red Ranger with a van you will recognise. Andy and Kate.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers Guys, sounds good. See you out there! Safe travels 👍

[@waynemarion8837]

Hi Simon, another excellent video, thanks. I also have a long range fuel tank in my Ranger & reckon it's one of the best things I've added - no more fuel anxiety when we're in the outback! Cheers, Wayne

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks Wayne. It's a great peace of mind mod as you point put 👍

[@WhileWereYoung.]

Great video guys! We have the same tow rig just a smaller van, although as our little family is growing thinking now if we upgrade the van we will probly have to upgrade the ranger too 🥴 love your content, very informative! We had no real idea about weights ect before we left for our trip! Cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's awesome 👌 Thanks so much guys. Safe travels 👍

[@taliahunt3213]

Hahaha the cows really make this video! Great content as usual. We have a next gen wildtrak on order and I’ve been so keen to hear your experience on this model. Will definitely keep an eye out for some of those crates too!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers Talia. That's great to hear 😀

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Great rig run down and it just works!! Thats brilliant country your at home in:D Cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks guys. 😊

[@petercremasco1442]

Every thing you have said in this video I agree with ,simple is best. I have just changed from a hilux to a ranger (lux stolen) ranger goes well but still miss the old girl😉 my fuel consumption is similar.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks Peter 👍 Enjoy the Ranger. It takes a little bit of getting used to

[@waynemarion8837]

Hi Simon, have you had any collisions or near misses with kangaroos etc while travelling, and do you have any thoughts on bullbars for touring? Regards, Wayne

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Hi Wayne. It's a tough one. We've only ever had one close call where I'm glad we had it. These been a handful of other times driving at night where I was glad we had it for peace of mind.

[@mickward8466]

Is the gearbox standard? Did you put a cooler on it?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yes, completely standard.

[@mickward8466]

Great to know.

[@martyhughes6946]

Hi Simon, Great video as it is so relevent for us! We have Ford Ranger 2021 XLT. We have a new van coming soon. Just curious to know your vans Tare weight and the loaded weight. Love your work! If your ever near Swan Hill there are a lot of free camps on the Murray I could tell you about! All the very best!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks Marty, sounds good. Check out our towing weights video for all out weights info. It's title is How Much Can You Really Tow 👍

[@brianjantke4819]

Hey Simon, great video on your Ranger Wildtrak. We have a 2015 Mazda BT50 with 70K on the clock. We have it set up much the same as you. We fitted a trans cooler for the 6 speed auto on the 3.2. Works brilliant when towing our Kakadu Wanderer Extreme 19.6 off road. Just wondering if you had one. Don’t think you mentioned it. Safe travels and we await more videos from you. We have been following you since the get go. Off all the ones we follow you guys are by far the best. Cheers Brian & Bronwyn.👏

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much guys. That's so great to hear. We don't have a trans cooler. I can see their merit but so far so good. We had the transmission serviced not long ago and all looked good. No signs of getting hot.

[@johnrudd8625]

Hi Simon we have been watching your videos instead of tv getting idea and tips Things we might. need. in the background of this video is a old acco truck do you know who owns it I would like to contact them Also we’re did you get your hats from also how. Many solo panel do ou need. Love. Watching your. Travels anddd how the kids are e growing. Thanks heaps

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks John. We'll find out if the owner is happy to disclose. Our hats are both Akubras. Jeep an eye out for our off grid video coming soon 😊

[@brunosrun8202]

Thanks Simon another great Episode, I have a similar setup to you with the same tyres, completed 25000kms much of it towing and the rear tyres are due for replacement soon, how many kms do you get from your K02's on the rear, thanks.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's hard to say as we rotate them through. 25,000 sounds about right depending on how much dirt you've done.

[@brunosrun8202]

@@TheLifestylePioneers thanks, we have been up the Cape and across Savannah way to Lawn Hill so done some dirt

[@intersepter100]

Did you put a transmission cooler on m8? Cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Factory cooler and drive it sympathetically 👍

[@intersepter100]

@@TheLifestylePioneers Built Ford Tough lol

[@rossawood5075]

​@@TheLifestylePioneersThe factory cooler on the 6 speed auto is pretty ordinary, front mounted cooler/s well worth fitting IMO.😊

[@PetSue]

Well done, so how much to buy from you seen a new car is on order :)

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Not tok sure yet. We'll assess the market when we come to sell. Could be a long wait for the 76 yet.

[@markhughes3491]

Hi Simon, greatly appreciate your description of your vehicle, especially about weights. We are getting a new Wildtrack. Two questions: If you did upgrade the rear springs, what load rating would you choose with your current set up? Have you come across anyone with a Smart bar? If so, any comment about them would be appreciated? Cheers, Mark

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the feedback. I'd have to chat to someone about spring rates but my gut feeling would be around the 300kg mark. You don't see too many Smart bars around. I don't have any experience with them. They're pretty ugly though 😆

[@markhughes3491]

Thank Simon!

[@davekerr8133]

Good ute mate.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers Dave 👍

[@ianbailey4114]

What is your normal cruise speed ?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

90-100km/h depending on conditions 👍

[@NavCheckAdventures]

I just upgraded my suspension to an extra 500kgs in the rear and 100 in the front

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds great 👍

[@NavCheckAdventures]

I had mine done through TJM for about $2900

[@scottcox8559]

Australia's most capable tow vehicles might be a bit of a stretch.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

For the money, I don't think you can beat them.

[@Accolades70]

Noice Vid.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers mate 👍

[@stevesmith8522]

Bull Bars illegal in the uk

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

They have tried to make them illegal, but we do need them because of roos, I was saved by my bullbar just the other day, 🤠🦘🦘🦘

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Is there really a need for them in the UK?

[@stevesmith8522]

@@Romeo-kp8tc when I was in Queensland we had a Roobar incident with a Bus. I had an incident with hitting a badger here in the uk which triggered my Pedestrian Protection system - made a right mess of my Jag - cost a fortune to fix on insurance and shouldn’t have gone off at the speed I was doing.