Well, his ranger is gonna be on 1 tons and 38's, so he's gonna knock down the same amount of wind as a fullsize. I would stick to a newer trailer (95+) just for the fact they are built a lot lighter and stick to a 20' or smaller. With the lift, a fifth wheel is also outta the question.
-andrew
No he isn't. It's still a little Ranger body. A Ranger body is about 64" wide and 50" tall. A full-size body is about 80" wide and 60" tall. A Ranger is punching 50% less of a hole in the air.
'Binder's experience is the same as mine. It's not enough truck. Its like putting a 300hp outboard engine on a commercial fishing trawler It's enough power, but there isn't anywhere near enough propeller to use it in that application. The Ranger drivetrain is suitable for that weight, but there isn't a suitable frame and body to control it.
I also would not agree that newer trailers are lighter. Old trailers are framed in 2x2s (or smaller) with aluminum skin on them and usually an undersized frame and axle and nothing like the amount of amenities available in a new trailer. AC was rare, generators rare, slideouts nonexistant, ice boxes instead of refers. They were also narrower--usually 7'6" width was standard--and had less headroom.
Definately trying to smooth out the airflow between the truck and trailer would help. An airdam to try and throw the air up and maybe an 8" wide deflector on either side too. I don't know how that would be done. But there's a lot of trailer on either side of a narrow Ranger cab. With an 8' wide trailer even a mirror extension won't let you see backwards. The equalizer is good since a Ranger can't accept that much tonque weight. I had a sway control--I would use a pair of them with a Ranger and a fullsize. That will take the semi factor away.
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little fiver for a Ranger, I would say. I'm going to build one when I get these boats in my yard built, just because it would be fun and inexpensive.