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Old 08-18-2011, 09:26 AM
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Default Trailer Towing With A 3.oL

I have a 2007 Ranger with the 3.0l engine and Auto Trans.2 inch receiver hitch,I have been towing a 2000 Lbs.trailer with no problem.The truck is rates to tow 2460 Lbs.,according to the ford manual.I want to get a travel trailer that is 16 feet long and the weight is 2000 Lbs. plus 400 Lbs. in camping gear etc. plus myself and my wife with additional weight of 350 Lbs. so the total weight is 2750 Lbs. plus wind drag on the 8 foot high tralier.,so I am 290 Lbs. over weight.The 2000 Lbs. trailer I pull now is a tent trailer with little wind drag and I cruse at 70 M.P.H all day long and still get 22MPG.,But with the extra weight and wind drag,the 3.0L does not have much power.Will I have a problem?How can I get a little more HP. and Tourch?Do I need a bigger Transmission cooler?My truck has only 20,000 miles on it,I wish I had purchased the 4.0L.I hate to sell the truck,I love it.I pulled my friends 18 foot travel trailer,weight was 2800 Lbs.plus 400 Lbs. in driver and passenger,no problem going up a hill or starting from a dead stop,but the truck had a hard time after 50 MPH.By the way,I have electric brakes.Any and all discussion would be helpfull.
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Old 08-18-2011, 10:12 AM
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Default Re: Trailer Towing With A 3.oL

Pulled a 26 foot with my 4.0 the hardest things was stopping and taking off

I would suggest trailer brake system

U could also invest in a tuner and have it set on towing to help

Check with SCT Tuners
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Old 08-19-2011, 08:36 AM
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Default Re: Trailer Towing With A 3.oL

I would recommend a F150 to do the job. I have pulled a 6x12 enclosed traier around with a 4 wheeler in it and to me the headwinds were a killer. Weightwise it will handle it but get that trailer whipping in strong winds and you may see why you would want an F150 instead of a Ranger.
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