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Old Feb 13, 2008
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I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLTit says I can tow 5320 lbs can I tow a boat ?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008
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how heavy is the boat? how heavy is the trailer? please don't tell me you plan on towing that on your bumper.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008
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please tell my you have a hitch and trailer harness and trailer brakes?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008
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Are you talking row boat.... cruise ship.....we need ALOT more details than that.

Length of boat, weight, specs on truck, etc.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008
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Jacob you have started 3 threads and you only have 3 posts and ask for help but never give us info
 
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for all we know it's a 2.5L reg cab short bed 4x4.....low tow rating. If the boat and trailer is 5,000..that trailer better have brakes....surge or electric....preferably electric.
 
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