i have a 2010 2.3 xl and when i used to camping id fill the bed with wood... not sure how much it weighed but it seemed to do just fine... it was about a 40-50km drive to the campsite so i think u should be okay

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2010 Ford Ranger 2.3 XL 2WD
JVC Deck | Rear 6x9 Pioneer Speakers | Door 5x7 Clarion Speakers | 1000w Alpine Vpower Amp | 12" MTX Thunder Thin Sub Woofer |