Then I would keep it around 3500 dry weight or half the rated weight

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Jan 11, 2022
2:16:15pm

USMCdad Truly Addicted User

Then I would keep it around 3500 dry weight or half the rated weight

I’ve always been told to keep the total under 90% of max tow rating but even then only for short trips but otherwise keep it under 75%

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If you were towing a trailer with a Ford Ranger (7500 tow rating), what would you think the max dry weight should be?

Jimo Dashen We few, we happy few

1/11/22 2:07pm

Half, are you sure a ranger has a 7500 tow rating?

USMCdad

1/11/22 2:08pm

Yes, if it has the tow package, otherwise it's 3500

Jimo Dashen

1/11/22 2:10pm

Then I would keep it around 3500 dry weight or half the rated weight

USMCdad

1/11/22 2:16pm

How far? roads (highway vs backroads)? traffic? flat or hills?

1/11/22 2:12pm

Wherever really. Have a F150. Looking at bumper pull trailer, but also going smaller with a truck

Jimo Dashen

1/11/22 2:15pm

80% max loaded, so like 4,000 or 4,200 dry

NarfUte

1/11/22 2:17pm

is the 7500 a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the towing capacity of the Ranger?

Pangare

1/11/22 3:00pm

Yeah. A camper.

Jimo Dashen

1/11/22 3:51pm

some of the terms can get really confusing.

Pangare

1/11/22 5:00pm

I have a 2020 ranger with the tow package

Jersey hunter

1/11/22 3:11pm

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