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70's luvr · 05-20-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by paulbrgr9999

What size engine does your 4 runner have in it? Reason I ask is because I have a 09 ford ranger with a 4 liter v6 and towing package (trans cooler, receiver, supercooling radiator etc). According to the ford manual it will tow up to 8000lbs. But dam I just dont like the idea of even a small toy hauler being pulled by such a light weight vehicle. It feels more like a car than a truck to me. I kicked around the idea of towing with the ranger and said naw ill do it with the chevy.

I know this is not a ford forum but any opinions on towing a 16 foot toy hauler with my ranger?

Paul

4.7 ltr v8

70's luvr · 05-20-2014, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrgr9999

What size engine does your 4 runner have in it? Reason I ask is because I have a 09 ford ranger with a 4 liter v6 and towing package (trans cooler, receiver, supercooling radiator etc). According to the ford manual it will tow up to 8000lbs. But dam I just dont like the idea of even a small toy hauler being pulled by such a light weight vehicle. It feels more like a car than a truck to me. I kicked around the idea of towing with the ranger and said naw ill do it with the chevy.

I know this is not a ford forum but any opinions on towing a 16 foot toy hauler with my ranger?

Paul

4.7 ltr v8

paulbrgr9999 · 05-22-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 70's luvr

4.7 ltr v8

Holy chicken molie! Thats a big trailer! What does that weigh loaded?

paul

*dajn* · 05-23-2014, 05:43 AM

Must be a white knuckle experience passing a semi with that. Travel trailers are the worst. I pulled a 34 foot travel trailer from Minneapolis to willinstan north dakota and i hated every minute of it. It was light and easy to pull but it was squirrely. 5th wheel is the way to go if you plan on putting on many miles. Or a dually.

*dajn* · 05-23-2014, 05:48 AM

I should clarify that i pulled it there with my bosses 2010 3/4 ton four door dodge diesal. I had plenty of pickup but it still sucked. Averaged 70mph and 9mpg. 500 miles or so.

ironroad9c1 · 01-24-2016, 08:01 PM

I know this is old, but the problem with that hitch setup is that bumper is putting alot of leverage on that short amount of frame.

tdangle · 01-25-2016, 07:37 PM

Just thought I'd chime in. My dad for years towed a 2 horse trailer all over the place with the truck I have now. Just hanging the trailer on the bumper. Not sure I would do it but the bumper and mounts are still solid.

I will be getting a frame mount hitch one of these days for piece of mind while towing

05-23-2014, 05:43 AM	#54
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: c20 towing capacity Must be a white knuckle experience passing a semi with that. Travel trailers are the worst. I pulled a 34 foot travel trailer from Minneapolis to willinstan north dakota and i hated every minute of it. It was light and easy to pull but it was squirrely. 5th wheel is the way to go if you plan on putting on many miles. Or a dually.

05-23-2014, 05:48 AM	#55
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: c20 towing capacity I should clarify that i pulled it there with my bosses 2010 3/4 ton four door dodge diesal. I had plenty of pickup but it still sucked. Averaged 70mph and 9mpg. 500 miles or so.

01-24-2016, 08:01 PM	#56
ironroad9c1 Master Hater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Temple,Tx. Posts: 402	Re: c20 towing capacity I know this is old, but the problem with that hitch setup is that bumper is putting alot of leverage on that short amount of frame. __________________ 1997 C1500 ECSB 4.3/NV3500 8.5 3.42 "This evening, all of you bleeding hearts... why don't just go ahead and hug yourself for the next 20 minutes or so, because there's a really good chance you're gonna be offended".- Captain Owen Honors

01-25-2016, 07:37 PM	#57
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: c20 towing capacity Just thought I'd chime in. My dad for years towed a 2 horse trailer all over the place with the truck I have now. Just hanging the trailer on the bumper. Not sure I would do it but the bumper and mounts are still solid. I will be getting a frame mount hitch one of these days for piece of mind while towing __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC



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