Realistic TT tow weight for an 2001 3.0 Ranger XLT auto?

Lwiddis wrote:
From the door jam sticker, what is the max trailer weight and max payload?

2001 vehicles don't have door jam stickers.

Those specs are "interesting." My 3.0 is getting 150hp @ 14:1 CR. Talk about maxed out! Note too "Turning diameter 39.8 to 41.1 feet" In reality, I'd guess it at more like 100-200' Combine that with my utter inability to back up even in a straight line ... not good. Best was this:
"Fuel Economy (preliminary estimates)

2.5L manual 3.0L auto
Highway 34.0 27.8 25.0
City 25.5 18.9 17.7

I got vehicle @ 50K and now have 110K. I get 10-11 in town with AC on.

Towing # is 4114 less 1260 payload = 2854 ?

No way I want to be maxed out. Looking at a Ford E250. I can use the extra payload covered up. Thanks all.

Something in the #3000-#3500 GVWR range on the TT might work?? But, you might still be maxed out... Good luck! Mitch

Pop up or Rpod type camper. Any more will not be pleasant

Had a 3.5 Chevy Colorado years ago and had no problem pulling a pop-up.....sorry.

Too many choices but you can find it here

No way on 25 ft but 16-19 could happen.

Thanks. This seems straightforward enough but I come up with 3000#+ but saviier folks insist I can't even pull that much. I'd like to find a ~25' er and guess I need a real truck.

The door jamb sticker will say nothing about towing capacity. Your owners manual (assuming you have one) should give you your GCWR (gross combined weight rating) for you engine, tranmission and rear axle ratio. This figure along with your truck's weight and payload rating will help you determine what you can safely tow.

Now, just spitballing, you can likely tow a small (16'ish) travel trailer or a popup. I used to do just that with a four cylinder Mazda B2600 and it was safe with proper WDH and trailer brakes. Power was barely adequate (6% grade at 45 mph), but your 3.0 L V6 has considerably more power. If you're lucky enough to have a 4.10 rear axle ratio, so much the better. Another point of comparison, I used to tow a 4400 GVWR hybrid travel trailer (running weight was about 3700) with a 4.0 L Aerostar van with towing package. It did fine, but had more power and torque than your truck. A trailer small enough for your truck to pull adequately will likely not have enough tongue weight to put you over payload, but you'll want to check all your weights anyway.

From the door jam sticker, what is the max trailer weight and max payload?