Yeah. The engine isn't the issue. It's the lightweight truck pulling it is. I've pulled more weight with a 2.3 liter ranger, it just wasn't pleasant.shelbygoat wrote:From what I am gathering off the Ranger specific boards, automatics suck for towing, the 4.0 V6 is capable of pulling the load, stay back and give extra room for braking, and your MPG will suck.Marcus wrote:If I'm honest, I'd do it too.
towing another vehicle on a dolly
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Marcus
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Re: towing another vehicle on a dolly
Mandy wrote:I meant Marcus post, he's like ninja slicer, he's nice he's nice he's nice, ....SWISH... he cuts your effin head off
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I really wanted to drive the Jetta out there, due to the obvious MPG difference between the two vehicle, but having to get both vehicles out with me poses the problem, well not problem, just an extra step in the process. Pretty sure I will decide to do the one time out there approach when the time comes to do so.
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I have had good luck getting cheap shipping on car/truck/parts on U-ship dot com It is a sight that people bid on your shipment. I got a full size truck bed moved from Phoenix to Louisville for 200 bucks. Moved a couple of cars for 450-550 as well. Good luck with your trip. Be safe.
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Decided to not tow the car out there. Might fly back and drive it out there on a second trip at some point or have my dad bring it out.
I do need to transport some of my household good from here in PA and can easily throw them in the bed of the truck but I will be stopping in NC and some other places for overnight stays. Considering renting a uhaul 4x8 trailer and throwing my stuff in there to be safe from the elements and make it a lot easier on me driving around. Also it meets the load requirement for my truck and hitch without a problem.
I do need to transport some of my household good from here in PA and can easily throw them in the bed of the truck but I will be stopping in NC and some other places for overnight stays. Considering renting a uhaul 4x8 trailer and throwing my stuff in there to be safe from the elements and make it a lot easier on me driving around. Also it meets the load requirement for my truck and hitch without a problem.