I have a 2001 ford ranger 4cyl, 5sp standard bed, and just picked up a 12ft (looks smaller) 1965 Santa Fe camp trailer. I towed it home no problem, but the trailer hitch is too low, and makes the rear end of the trailer visibly hang down. is this a bad way to tow it? Is there some way to mount a lower ball on the "step bumper" of my 2001 ranger? I went to
Walmart and they had some 2 1/2 inch "drop down" parts, but the "bolt hole" in those are horizontal, ie, that part would not hook to my bumper where the current ball is....any ideas please?
2007-09-30 23:10:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
being on a bumper....using a lowering adapter, would change the stress points. get a frame mounted one,,,,,,,
2007-10-01 03:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by ABCDEF U 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In ideal conditions, the trailer should sit level when being towed, with 15-20% of the total trailer weight resting on the hitch. You need to install a frame mounted receiver hitch on your Ranger, and then go for the "drop down" or adjustable height hitch drawbar to lower the front of the trailer.
2007-10-01 11:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to get a frame mounted hitch with a drop receiver to get the correct height. You could try a trailer sales or hitch company and see if they offer a drop type setup for a step bumper that would fit yours. Or have a new tongue welded to the trailer to raise it up enough to use your step bumper.
2007-10-01 07:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a hitch
the bumper will fail after awhile
2007-10-01 06:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋