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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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3.0 towing ability?

I have a 97 ranger extended cab stepside that I have owned since new. I am considering moving back closer to my family and if I do I am going to have a huge garage sale to get rid of 95% of my crap. I am hoping that I can rent a small trailer to tow what I have left over but I am not sure what the 3.0 can pull safely? I am going from AZ-In, about 1700 miles and there will be some mountains but not too much.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Check the towing specs in your owner's manual. If you don't have one, you can download a PDF version HERE.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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yea it was not too hard to look up... Now I don't suppose anyone has a used hitch for sale, or knows the place to get the best price on one?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Try U-haul... they sale hitches.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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I have bought most of mine from either JCWhitney or e-trailer, usually free shipping on hitches.

Also, try craigslist in your area, you can usually get a used one there, especially if not in a hurry.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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thanks for the replys. So far the cheapest I have found is a u-haul brand on ebay shipped. I have a local u-haul center for this so I might just see if they are interested in price-matching, times are tough after all...

How about the wiring, what end should be on it to plug in? I installed audio/security for a decade so I am confident in cutting and splicing wires properly and so far the only thing I can find is a $60 T-harness. I would rather save a few bucks on the harness and splice it myself....
 
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