Sarge's Magnetic Ranger

[Sarge104]

Minor update, Forum logo!

Will do stat's for nerds tomorrow and I'm itching to wire in the siren this weekend

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[Sarge104]

708 miles overall MPG 19.6
808 miles overall MPG 19.8, Trip of 267 miles MPG 19.6, 2.82 gal fill
995 miles overall MPG 20.6, Trip of 187 Miles MPG 25,
1248 miles overall MPG 20.8, Trip of 257 miles MPG 21.5, 13.14 fill
1465 miles overall MPG 20.9, Trip of 186 miles MPG 22.2
1705 miles overall MPG 21.0, Trip of 240 miles MPG 21.9 7.17 Fill

 

[chasvs]

Had a 2017 Tacoma Access Cab and it sucked! I had wanted a longer bed when I bought it but found out that the back jump seats were totally useless! Guess I'm glad I bought it so I'd find out how bad it was and get the Ranger Super Crew to replace it!

 

[Sarge104]

Had a 2017 Tacoma Access Cab and it sucked! I had wanted a longer bed when I bought it but found out that the back jump seats were totally useless! Guess I'm glad I bought it so I'd find out how bad it was and get the Ranger Super Crew to replace it!

Only bodies I intend to put in the back seats are emergency hauls when out on a call and my four legged co- pilot. Personally I'd rather not have the seats in the back at all but was not able to bring myself to pay for the delete.

 

[Sarge104]

Stats for Nerds!

Trip 2 1914.3 overall miles at 21.2 MPG
Trip 1 209.3 Miles at 22.6 MPG
14.342 Gallons filled

 

[Doc]

Could not get traction to the ground, spinning all the way through 3rd gear....Need cheater slicks...bummer.

Track day July 19th here coming up with the new wheels and tires so we will see....still mpg is 23 mpg/sport mode...

 

[Sarge104]

Track day July 19th here coming up with the new wheels and tires so we will see....still mpg is 23 mpg/sport mode...

Will miss my 1/4 chance on the 12th due to work conflict. May try to sneak down in September. Till then I'm working up the courage to start taking things apart to install the lights and siren. We had a practical SAR call out last week and the lights would be useful if future searches go into the night.

 

[Doc]

Will miss my 1/4 chance on the 12th due to work conflict. May try to sneak down in September. Till then I'm working up the courage to start taking things apart to install the lights and siren. We had a practical SAR call out last week and the lights would be useful if future searches go into the night.

10/4

 

[Sarge104]

After watching Josh's Grill video a few times I spent about an hour dismantling the front of the Ranger this weekend preparing to install the siren and get an idea on light mounts for the flashers. Of course I managed to lose a couple clips down by the skid plate and decided it was probably easier to take out the four bolts on it then fish around with my cat's paw. Had an epic facepalm when there right above the skid-plate was the beam with access holes already drilled into it! Drilled my holes and mounted the siren(now fully protected by metal, instead of plastic) in less then twenty mins...

 

[Jrye22]

After watching Josh's Grill video a few times I spent about an hour dismantling the front of the Ranger this weekend preparing to install the siren and get an idea on light mounts for the flashers. Of course I managed to lose a couple clips down by the skid plate and decided it was probably easier to take out the four bolts on it then fish around with my cat's paw. Had an epic facepalm when there right above the skid-plate was the beam with access holes already drilled into it! Drilled my holes and mounted the siren(now fully protected by metal, instead of plastic) in less then twenty mins...

Do you have any photos on where you mounted it? I’m getting my truck done soon and wanna give them an idea for the speaker

 

[Sarge104]

Do you have any photos on where you mounted it? I’m getting my truck done soon and wanna give them an idea for the speaker

I need to run wiring tonight for the flashers and siren, will throw some pictures up tomorrow morning.

 

[Sarge104]

I need to run wiring tonight for the flashers and siren, will throw some pictures up tomorrow morning.

My apologies, the wife and I got caught up running around town and didn't get back home till after dark. Will try for tonight for the pictures.

 

[Sarge104]

@Jrye22
Minor update,
Sorry for the picture delay, I've been busy with family and work.

Fortunately I've been too busy to get wiring done since the leader of our SAR unit asked if my transmitter was available for next weeks County Fair. We do First Aid and security at the fairgrounds and our transmitter for the 8 oam PA speaker got fried. Get to go up and do a quick test after work tonight and see what output I can get. Considering its connecting to a 100watt siren I'm hoping for some good boom for the juice we put into it.

 

[Sarge104]

Episode 2 Season 5 Drama!

I've gotten several comments and people like taking pictures of the roll up with the Ford emblem so it was surprising to see the emblem itself starting to not just peel off but disintegrate after only a few months after install. I spoke to the dealership and they asked that I contact Ford directly, which I've done and will probably receive the local regional manager call here next week.

I understand this is a truck and I can put up with the door dings, hammer blows(thanks honey!), and usage wear that comes with actually using the vehicle for its intended purpose, getting the job done and look good doing it. What I cannot stand is paying good money for a product that despite being "officially licensed" is cheaply made/branded.

The operational capacity of the cover is not compromised and my fight is going to be not just getting a millimeter thin decal that will disintegrate in another couple of months but a decal that will portray the image the company represents, quality. Stay tuned for further titillating developments...

 

[Sarge104]

Update on the rear cover, talked to Ford Motor Co and they told me the only way to fix the issue is to replace the entire cover. Spoke to my dealership and they are filing paperwork finally to get it replaced. Will update more if and when the fix happens.

Couple pictures from usage, first is a little over 3k in weight combining water and mower. Had way too much tongue weight on the way out but could not help it much with the way the trailer items sat. No issues going down the road and backing trailer up hill into the yard to offload.

Second picture is from my parking fun at the County Fairgrounds. Funny side-note, you should always check where you are backing into, especially if there is a culvert protruding through the hill. Another driver decided they would do the same, and ended up ripping off their tail pipe due to lower clearance...hehe!

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