Tow capacity

[Ferni12345]

I have a 09 Ranger 2.3 I was wondering if I can tow 3000k travel trailer

 

[MikeG]

Have the owner's manual? If so it will be in there, somewhere.

2 or 4wd? Do you know the rear end gears? Standard cab or extended? Pic of the door sticker might help answer some of these questions.

Receiver hitch? Bumpers are usually rated around 2,000 pounds, could be exceptions.

Guessing you'll be pushing it to the limit, if you can do it at all.

 

[Ferni12345]

2x4 regular cab 6ft bed

 

[Ferni12345]

 

[Ferni12345]

It has a factory installed hitch

 

[Dirtman]

Max towing capacity for a 2009 2.3 auto 2wd is 2,240 pounds. So no you cannot legally tow a 3,000 pound trailer.

 

[Ferni12345]

Thanks I have been eyeing a 14ft travel trailer 2230 lbs dry weight so I am not sure what’s your opinion

 

[Dirtman]

It would be fine if you don't load more than 10 pounds on it.

 

[Ferni12345]

Oh I know whatever I take extra would have to go on the back of the bed of truck

 

[Ferni12345]

Thanks for the info on this site I bought this pickup used years ago and it’s worked awesome for me so I trying to get a small camper for weekends trips close to home in south Florida no hills or mountains to climb pretty much flat terrain your info is great
Thanks

 

[MikeG]

Look at the GCVWR (gross combined vehicle weight rating), that's the truck, plus the contents of the truck plus the trailer. So yeah absolutely at the limit, and almost certainly beyond with any gear.

Having said that... I've driven across Florida, no mountains, so up to you. Flat as a pancake for the most part.

Get the lightest trailer that you can.

 

[Dirtman]

Just be aware if you tow even 1 pound over 2,240 pounds. Or cross the GCVWR limit and get in an accident you will be held liable and face a world of fines. Its a legal limit, not a manufacturer recommendation. It doesn't matter if the truck can physically move 3,000 pounds, it's illegal to do so.

 

[Roert42]

With such a light limit in the weight. I would shoot for a chicken coop or a pop up.

 

[pjtoledo]

regular cab or extended cab?

from personal experience a regular cab can't handle that much weight, the trailer will have a tendency to drive the truck.

 

[zanerojo]

I have a 09 Ranger 2.3 I was wondering if I can tow 3000k travel trailer

It may struggle a bit with that much weight, being as the rated towing capacity is around 1500lbs