Big Gee's New Ranger

[Big Gee]

Hey Moto, I've been a tad time poor the last few weeks sadly.

As such Ranger mods are dwindling. In better news I have some mods planned for th 17.56-2.

Now just gotta find the time to kick them off..... I will have to start a thread on that, haven't managed to get that happening yet....... How's the BT50?

 

[Thirstyviv]

G'day BG,
I'm wondering what brake controller you have placed into your Ranger as I'm in the process of getting a new Ranger myself with the same setup as yourself and would like to know how you've got it setup.
Myself I was looking at installing a Tekonsha P3 somewhere in the cabin maybe beside the centre console or under the steering column area

Thanks in advance

Regards

Rob

 

[Millsy]

Hi BG

Ranger looks great mate, loving the quality of your auto-elec work!

Cheers
Shane

 

[Big Gee]

G'day BG,
I'm wondering what brake controller you have placed into your Ranger as I'm in the process of getting a new Ranger myself with the same setup as yourself and would like to know how you've got it setup.
Myself I was looking at installing a Tekonsha P3 somewhere in the cabin maybe beside the centre console or under the steering column area

Thanks in advance

Regards

Rob

Hi Rob,

Sorry for the slow reply & hi again to everyone on the forum. I have been so busy with work & family commitments time is way too precious at the moment.

Rob I fitted a Tekonsha Primus IQ. I installed it on the LHS under the steering wheel column & I spaced it out on one side with washers to square it up to the travel direction.

I am still loving the new Ranger she clicked over 20,500 Kim's yesterday! With no issues so far.

Big Gee

 

[brismacca]

Hi Big Gee,
Just picked up my Ranger last week and head off with the Panda for Easter. Previously I towed with a Prado 150 with a HR WDH. I have read conflicting reports and just wondering are you using a WDH? Also wondering which way you have the hitch? Mine was supplied with the tongue at the top of the hitch, but I think it will be too high for the Panda and was thinking I should change it. Interested in your thoughts.

 

[Big Gee]

Gudday Brismacca,

Congrats on the Ranger. I don't use a WDH & the Ranger drops about 35mm on the rear when the Panda is on but I feel little affect to the handling. I put my tyres up to between 45 - 55 psi depending on how the van & ute are loaded. I generally gauge it purely on the look of the sidewalls on the tyres. I personally think tyres have more impact on towing than most realise.

I run the tow bar with tongue down as the Panda sits nose down by about 20mm in this configuration.

Good on your first trip, these new motors in the Ranger & BT's are super fun to tow with!


big gee

 

[brismacca]

Gudday Brismacca,

Congrats on the Ranger. I don't use a WDH & the Ranger drops about 35mm on the rear when the Panda is on but I feel little affect to the handling. I put my tyres up to between 45 - 55 psi depending on how the van & ute are loaded. I generally gauge it purely on the look of the sidewalls on the tyres. I personally think tyres have more impact on towing than most realise.

I run the tow bar with tongue down as the Panda sits nose down by about 20mm in this configuration.

Good on your first trip, these new motors in the Ranger & BT's are super fun to tow with!


big gee

Thanks for the advice big gee. Towed the jet ski last Sat for a ski day at Atkinson Dam and of course it had no dramas. Looking forward to seeing how it tows the Panda. Loving the Ranger so far:

 

[crackacoldie]

G'Day BG, what batterty isolator did you use for the dual baetteries?

Cheers

Cracka