M4wd&Fabrications
Projects place => Projects Section => Topic started by: carchameleon on September 20, 2020, 03:24:17 PM
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Sasha and I have been starting to talk about getting a travel trailer maybe next summer, so I have been researching the towing capacity of our 19' Ranger. I wanted to share with you guys to make sure my numbers make sense...
GVWR ---------------- 6050
curb weight ---------- 4441 (i'm planning on going to the scale to get a true unloaded weight)
GCWR ---------------- 12500
max tongue weight -- 750
from those numbers I got 8059lbs as max towing (I know that is everything aside from the truck itself)
also gives me a max payload while towing 859lbs (calculated payload is 1609)
the advertised towing capacity from Ford is 7500lbs
Looking at these numbers I'm thinking we should have a max weight of around 6000lbs...
Planning on getting a brake controller and weight distribution hitch.
advice and suggestions welcome except getting a different truck!
also anyone have a trailer plus cargo that is about 6000lbs that I could pull around a little to see what it feels like?
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Talk to doppleganger. He just got a new camper and from what I recall, it's similar to what you're looking to haul.
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An open trailer with a Jeep on it should be about 6000#.
Recommend the Tekonsha P3 controller.
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I'd get one of those little ones like Nick has, or a pop-up.
Tip: I add 1,000# extra to my little truck camper when loaded and that's including only 14 gal of water. I pack fairly minimal also, things add up quick.
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I have a WD hitch for sale too
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Depending where you're thinking of going, you might care more about being blown around in a midsize featherweight camper that kinda doesn't weigh enough and acts like a sail.
I second talking to Dopple. I expect he's towing with the Jeep that should have similar capabilities to the ranger - probably rated to tow 5000?
I second the P3 if it doesn't have built in brake controller.
I second the open trailer with Jeep too - but it won't be blown around as much as a camper in that 5500# empty weight range. I think Dennis' enclosed with the jeep in it might be a mite more than that but would give good windage feel.
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I towed a large TT with my Titan to Vermont one time. It was awful!
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Thanks for the info, I'll look at the Tekonsha P3
I'll talk to Jay at some point. And maybe Dennis
I'll keep the hitch in mind
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just ordered a Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller
looks good as far as I have read and has a remote dial controller. similar cost to other controllers too
also looks like pretty simple install too
we just rented a camper for a week in June, going to Watkins glen with the kiddos, probably go to Ithaca for a day or 2 also. looking forward to seeing how the ranger does with a smaller travel trailer and how the kiddos do on a short trip..
haven't talked to jay
the rental place makes you use their wd hitch..
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Controller installed, just need to calibrate and test.
Looks much better than a tipical controller...
Whose trailer can I test it with?
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Controller installed, just need to calibrate and test.
Looks much better than a tipical controller...
Whose trailer can I test it with?
Brake controller calibration is trailer (and weather) specific. Drive about 25-30 mph and engage the controller to 100% manually, adjust until trailer’s tires don’t lock up then back off slightly. Redo if driving on wet road, or turn it all way down/off on snow/ice.
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I know, but I don't own a trailer to even see if it works before I rent this rv...
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two bumper pulls on my property right now they both probably weigh about 3500 lbs
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did this Saturday, picture is right before I left my driveway
it felt great, although I didn't go far and didn't go very fast...
brake controller worked as it should
Ranger pulled like there was almost nothing behind me
Tom's trailer he said is about 2000 lbs.
Jeep is about 3600 lbs.
The camper we're renting in a few weeks is about 3000 lbs, and about 21' long
looking forward to what towing a box feels like, haha