PHEV Towing For Dummies

Is Auto EV mode actually better than Tow Haul when towing with the PHEV Ranger? 🤔 In this real-world test, I hook up the caravan and put both modes head-to-head to see what actually works best — not what the brochure says. I’ve found something pretty surprising… 👉 Auto EV mode is pulling harder up hills 👉 Using less fuel 👉 And in some cases, holding higher speeds than Tow Haul So… is Tow Haul actually holding the Ranger back? Or are we just using it wrong? ⸻ 🎥 In This Video: Real towing test with a caravan Auto EV vs Tow Haul mode comparison Hill climb performance (this is where it gets interesting…) Fuel usage insights My honest take after testing both modes ⸻ ⚡ Why This Matters If you’ve got a PHEV Ranger (or are thinking about one), this could completely change how you tow. Most people assume Tow Haul is the go-to… But this might prove otherwise. ⸻ 🚙 Vehicle Setup: Ford Ranger PHEV (Stormtrak) Caravan setup (Jayco All Terrain) Real-world towing conditions (no lab testing here) ⸻ 💬 Let Me Know: What do YOU use when towing? Auto EV? Tow Haul? Or something else? Drop it in the comments 👇