luluyug Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hi, everyone. nice to see a forum about a new vehicule i am thinking about buying. i am the owner of a ford ranger and was thinking of trading it in for a transit connect xlt 5 passenger. i am not in a rush to trade my ranger and was thinking about going for a smaller engine but nothing actually hooked me until now...the only thing that bothers me about this new truck is the towing capacity. even my old toyota echo hatchback had a towing capacity of 700 pds. i will further investigate this whit ford of canada. this could be a good vehicule for me to modify since i do a lot of kayaking and usualy sleep in the back of my ranger! sorry if my english is not perfect i usualy am french speaking (nobody perfect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REC Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hi, everyone. nice to see a forum about a new vehicule i am thinking about buying. i am the owner of a ford ranger and was thinking of trading it in for a transit connect xlt 5 passenger. i am not in a rush to trade my ranger and was thinking about going for a smaller engine but nothing actually hooked me until now...the only thing that bothers me about this new truck is the towing capacity. even my old toyota echo hatchback had a towing capacity of 700 pds. i will further investigate this whit ford of canada. this could be a good vehicule for me to modify since i do a lot of kayaking and usualy sleep in the back of my ranger! sorry if my english is not perfect i usualy am french speaking (nobody perfect). Lulu.. Your english is WAY better than my French! Welcome to the group from a south Floridian. I had a Ranger several years ago, and thought it was a pretty good little truck (until it got hit on the interstate!) I think you'd like the TC if you like the Ranger. As far as sleeping in the back, a lot better than in an open bed, or even in one with a camper top. LOTS more room! Roland C. Happily Transiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrosA Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Regardless of what Ford says in North America, towing kits are available throughout Europe. Here is a link to one and a brief excerpt from the text. Navigate to PAGE 3 for the English guide and instructions. Towing hitch (without electrical set) Class: A50-X Cat. no. C46 Designed for: Manufacturer: FORD Model: TRANSIT CONNECT produced since 2002 Approval number according to Directive 94/20/EC: e20*94/20*0106*00 Technical data: D-value: 8,1 kN maximum trailer weight: 1200 kg maximum vertical cup load: 75 kg The document can be found here: http://www.kupplung.de/mall/1/files/samples/fo1012_v1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTransit Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I had a 2007 Ranger and it just did not work for me. I took it back at end of lease and waited for my TC which I ordered in March. This is exactly the kind of truck I've needed for my estimating, install and touchup work (I have crews that do most of my company's work - hardwood flooring) . You can carry a full sheet of plywood if you slide the passenger seat forward and put it in on a diagonal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bay klr Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 hi, everyone. nice to see a forum about a new vehicule i am thinking about buying. i am the owner of a ford ranger and was thinking of trading it in for a transit connect xlt 5 passenger. i am not in a rush to trade my ranger and was thinking about going for a smaller engine but nothing actually hooked me until now...the only thing that bothers me about this new truck is the towing capacity. even my old toyota echo hatchback had a towing capacity of 700 pds. i will further investigate this whit ford of canada. this could be a good vehicule for me to modify since i do a lot of kayaking and usualy sleep in the back of my ranger! sorry if my english is not perfect i usualy am french speaking (nobody perfect). your french is super formidable. I love my new transit .I transport dirt bikes in my van Tu viens tu du Quebec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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