I regularly tow my 4k boat/trailer with my ranger without trailer brakes. Does well, except fuel economy. I am planning on adding brakes. Trailer wasnt original to boat but does have brake axles installed
Just traded in the wifes 2018 Ford Eacape S ( base model) for 16k that we got at the end of 2020(for 16500) put on 30k miles. Got a used Toyota Highlander as we needed the space for our family.
Here’s a link to that bracket. The pic on atv sites shows that but the part number in Google search shows this. I think it’s a pretty cool mounting location
https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-single-air-compressor-bracket-3540320/_/R-BHWQ-3540320
I got about 12.7 mpg towing a 6x12 well built utility trailer on a 900 mile round trip to Oklahoma City from Little Rock AR. It had about 500 lbs in addition to trailer. I was lucky to get 200 miles before I had to fill up