Any of you guys use the stock ball on the bumper to haul stuff around? I see some have a "class III Hitch" but all rangers seem to have the ability to put a ball on the bumper. I'm looking at hauling our boat with the ranger, approx. weight 2000lbs.

Any suggestions?

 

dont tow anything with the bumper. its junk. get a class 3 hitch there under 150bux.

use the search button at the top of the page. theres be ubber many discussions on this exact topic.

 

thats why all ranger bumpers look like shizz

 

I did once or twice. I didn't like doing it. It was also to high for the trailer. I had to pick the trailer up each time I hooked it up. I bought a Class III with a 2'' drop hitch.

 

I wouldn't haul anything with a modern step bumper after I seen a trailer come off of one of those. The rear bumper will twist as you tow and over a period of time it will weaken and the step will literally rip off. I have never paid more than 100 bucks for a Class III hitch ever and it takes minutes to install. Do ti the right way.

~HJ

 

Good to know, thanks for the info.

 

I bought a used one off a truck with 12k on it....only cost me $50, and it included oem bolts & nuts!