I’m thinking about trading my full-size pickup for a Cactus Grey Badlands Sasquatch. Most of the time, I don’t really use my truck as a truck—just for the occasional plywood or fence picket haul. Anyone here make the same switch? Any regrets or advice?
I kept my 2018 F150 and got my wife a new OBX. Best of both worlds for us.
Leith said:
I kept my 2018 F150 and got my wife a new OBX. Best of both worlds for us.
I just got my Bronco and kept my ‘18 truck too. Couldn’t part with a paid-off vehicle, especially with a kid about to drive in a few years.
@Dallas
Same here. I kept mine to tow my catering trailer. It’s paid off and only has 50k KM, so no way I’d trade it.
I went from a ‘19 Ranger to a Bronco. Whenever I need to haul something big, I just rent a U-Haul. A trailer is around $35–50, depending on the size.
Paxton said:
I went from a ‘19 Ranger to a Bronco. Whenever I need to haul something big, I just rent a U-Haul. A trailer is around $35–50, depending on the size.
I’ve opened the back window and let boards hang out when needed.
@Arin
Not something I’d risk, given how expensive hardtop glass is. If I need to move boards, I just lay down the back seats or borrow a truck. A U-Haul works for bigger stuff.
Paxton said:
@Arin
Not something I’d risk, given how expensive hardtop glass is. If I need to move boards, I just lay down the back seats or borrow a truck. A U-Haul works for bigger stuff.
You should get full glass coverage on your insurance. It’s usually just a small extra cost.
Paxton said:
@Arin
Not something I’d risk, given how expensive hardtop glass is. If I need to move boards, I just lay down the back seats or borrow a truck. A U-Haul works for bigger stuff.
I’ve replaced the glass once, and it’s pricey. Not worth breaking it over some boards.
Paxton said:
I went from a ‘19 Ranger to a Bronco. Whenever I need to haul something big, I just rent a U-Haul. A trailer is around $35–50, depending on the size.
I’m curious what’s missing in the Ranger that makes the Bronco Raptor cost so much more.
@Ashwin
Mostly personal choices. I went from a loaded ‘19 XLT Ranger to a 2023 Black Diamond 4-door hardtop.
Paxton said:
I went from a ‘19 Ranger to a Bronco. Whenever I need to haul something big, I just rent a U-Haul. A trailer is around $35–50, depending on the size.
To be fair, you went from a smaller truck to a Bronco. Probably had to rent a U-Haul for the Ranger too! 
@Leith
Actually, the ‘19 and newer Rangers are mid-sized trucks. The Maverick is Ford’s compact truck.
@Leith
The T6 Ranger is close to the size of older F150s. Mine had the max tow package with a 7500 lb rating, even though I rarely needed it. So yeah, your sarcasm is pointless. 
Paxton said:
@Leith
The T6 Ranger is close to the size of older F150s. Mine had the max tow package with a 7500 lb rating, even though I rarely needed it. So yeah, your sarcasm is pointless.
I’ve loaded 5k lbs of rock into my Ranger Tremor, and it handled it fine.
@Hux
I wouldn’t put 5,000 lbs in the bed of a half-ton truck. That’s a lot of stress. Even a 3/4-ton would struggle with that.
@Hux
That’s more weight than most people would risk. If something happens, insurance might deny your claim.
Paxton said:
@Leith
The T6 Ranger is close to the size of older F150s. Mine had the max tow package with a 7500 lb rating, even though I rarely needed it. So yeah, your sarcasm is pointless.
It was just a joke—that’s why I added the laughing emoji at the end.
I went from an F150 to an OBX. I do miss the truck occasionally—mostly at Lowe’s or when I think about the V8. But for the most part, I’m happy. Make sure you’re ready for the change.
Kale said:
I went from an F150 to an OBX. I do miss the truck occasionally—mostly at Lowe’s or when I think about the V8. But for the most part, I’m happy. Make sure you’re ready for the change.
Buying an aluminum utility trailer solved all my regrets.