Driverr
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- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- Manual
Please excuse the novice question. I have '98 3.0L v6 4x4 manual Ranger. I have never towed anything in my life. My wife wants us to get a travel trailer so we can camp more often. We'll be driving on mountain roads. I am having a class III hitch installed, but that is as far as I have gotten.
Question #1: Should I get a 7 pin hook up installed or just a 4? I believe the Ranger comes pre-wired for 4 pin.
Question #2: In my search for a trailer, how much can my truck comfortably handle? I believe the manual says 2300lb, but if a get a trailer with brakes can I tow more? One trailer I have looked at is small, but it weights 2400lb (has brakes.)
I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Question #1: Should I get a 7 pin hook up installed or just a 4? I believe the Ranger comes pre-wired for 4 pin.
Question #2: In my search for a trailer, how much can my truck comfortably handle? I believe the manual says 2300lb, but if a get a trailer with brakes can I tow more? One trailer I have looked at is small, but it weights 2400lb (has brakes.)
I appreciate any advice you can give me.