Trailer hitch for '88

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Re: Trailer hitch for '88

Postby nukefission » Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:57 am

I'm trying to tow 2 sport ATVs, one in the bed and one on a small trailer (4x6). Gross trailer weight would be around 750 lbs. Total payload weight would be around 1200 lbs. I'm not sure if it will work but I wanted to give it a try. So far the U-haul hitch seems like the best option (bolt-on instead of drilling).
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Re: Trailer hitch for '88

Postby BlackThunder » Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:49 am

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Re: Trailer hitch for '88

Postby capev86 » Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:44 pm

i towed a pair of snowmobiles on a sled trailer with my 87 ram 50 (2.0, 5spd) a couple years ago. that low gearing allowed me to use 5th gear despite the fact that the 2.0 is not a torque monster and is REALLY worn out (burns oil and pings like crazy). 2000 lbs sounds like a good tow rating for a large 4 cylinder (same rating as my 86 Aries wagon w/ the 2.5/auto combo) and 3500 lbs for the v6 sounds logical too.
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Re: Trailer hitch for '88

Postby nukefission » Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:17 am

My engine is fairly fresh. New cylinder head, pistons, rings, and headgasket. We'll see if it works. Realistically I may not get around to trying it until spring.
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