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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Towing with 3.0L

I have a 91 Ranger short box with the 3.0L V6. I am going to be looking for
a 2 machine snowmobile trailer soon and am not sure of the towing capacity
of my truck.

Does anybody know what the max towing rating is and does anyone
currently tow a double trailer with two sleds on it? Is this too much weight
for the 3.0L or am I still within a safe towing range for this truck?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 06:40 AM
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Look in the owners manual for towing capacity. If you do not have one, post the rear axle ratio and transmission type and somebody will look it up for you.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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The stock bumper (at least mine) is only class 1, meaning 2000lb trailer, 200lb tongue. If it all possible, it would be best for you to install a receiver hitch setup rated at least class 2 (3500lb trailer). Even with that in mind though, I doubt two sleds would weigh more than a ton...would they?
 
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