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jerem0621
Dec 04, 2017Explorer II
mountainkowboy wrote:
Got the same thing when I said that I would tow a 4,600lb TT with my Ranger....."OHHH you need a 1/2 ton for that"...LOL. That's at 82% of the Rangers rated ability. WD hitch, good trailer brake and not driving like its empty will be no problems...would a 1/2 ton tow it better...sure it would but the Ranger will be fine.
Forum member DSteiner use to tow a fifth wheel with not one but two Ford Rangers. Maybe he will be along soon. He is very experienced with proper loading and that sort of thing.
Very interesting story, I am sure you can find them in the Archives.
Half tons today are very capable. I don't feel like I have a wimpy truck just because I have a F150. Just know the borders of the limitations and load your truck AND trailer properly.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
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