Yamahauler
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- 2019 Ranger XLT FX4 Electric Blue
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Hey guys,
I'm in the midst of planning a trip from Boston to Moab with some friends to ride dirt bikes, and we're trying to figure out our best option for a tow vehicle. I have a '19 ranger, my friend has an xterra (tow rated 5000lb), and we have access to an older duramax that needs a little tlc before the trip.
We will be hauling a double axle 7x14 trailer with electric brakes, loaded with 5-6 dirtbikes plus tools, fuel and gear. Looking at ~3800-4000lb give or take.
The route is 2300 miles and 35hrs each way. The plan is to try to blitz it by taking shifts, but Im iffy on that plan, lol. The route will take us through mountain highways with elevations up to 10k.
I know this load is well within my ranger's towing capacity, but I'm questioning whether real world experience will match ford's marketing. However I have serious doubts that the xterra is up to the task.
tl;dr: Has anyone hauled a decent size load for long stretches (10hr+)? How did the ranger perform? I'm wondering what I can expect for performance, mileage, and wear and tear.
I'm in the midst of planning a trip from Boston to Moab with some friends to ride dirt bikes, and we're trying to figure out our best option for a tow vehicle. I have a '19 ranger, my friend has an xterra (tow rated 5000lb), and we have access to an older duramax that needs a little tlc before the trip.
We will be hauling a double axle 7x14 trailer with electric brakes, loaded with 5-6 dirtbikes plus tools, fuel and gear. Looking at ~3800-4000lb give or take.
The route is 2300 miles and 35hrs each way. The plan is to try to blitz it by taking shifts, but Im iffy on that plan, lol. The route will take us through mountain highways with elevations up to 10k.
I know this load is well within my ranger's towing capacity, but I'm questioning whether real world experience will match ford's marketing. However I have serious doubts that the xterra is up to the task.
tl;dr: Has anyone hauled a decent size load for long stretches (10hr+)? How did the ranger perform? I'm wondering what I can expect for performance, mileage, and wear and tear.
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