Trouble towing Ranger 620
Mar 17, 2021 06:51:09 #
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and what truck do you tow it with? My husband and I just bought a Ranger 620 (we previously owned a Ranger 520). We own a 2019 F-150 V8 5.0 L. It also has a 6 inch lift with mud tires. It had no trouble towing our 520. But my husband just took his first road trip with the 620- an 8 hour trip with the 620 and told me he barely made it home. He said The truck started making noises and struggled to go above 45 miles per hour. Now he is taking about trading in his truck for a Ram or a Tundra. We can’t really afford a 3/4 ton truck but don’t want to go through the hassle (and money) of trading in this truck we just bought last year if it could still potentially have the same issues? The boat only weighs 5,000 lbs and when I look it up online it says the F-150 can tow up to 11,600. Sorry for the long post but so stressed right now and don’t know what to do! Thank you!
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by SuperAttitude7660
Mar 17, 2021 07:55:00 #
FS Digest wrote:
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and wh... (show quote)
Take the truck in and find out what is possibly wrong with it, before you decide.
Mar 17, 2021 09:09:50 #
Good morning, Is your 620 a deep v fishing style? I pulled a 520 with a half ton and also am pulling a Skeeter that weighs 4600 lbs and no effort whatsoever. I did have a 21 ft lund deep v and it was like pulling a semi trailer and I attribute that to the hull design. It was extremely high. If 620 is a multi species it it isn't near as high as the Lund I would think that 150 should be fine w that boat. I'm sure you put a drop hitch to compensate for the height
Mar 17, 2021 09:19:47 #
Mar 17, 2021 09:25:23 #
There could be several things wrong and fixable with the truck. See a mechanic. It should tow your boat no sweat if it is in good running order.
Mar 17, 2021 15:09:01 #
A huge lift and big ol goofy tires so "everyone LOOK AT ME " is first thing wrong with it. I will guess the Catalyst is plugged. Might have crankshaft position sensor or Throttle Position Sensor are all cheap that could be needed to make truck run right. Lifting and adding big tires never helps. I don't get why people buy something that had millions of dollars and millions of miles that went into engineering and development then they think they are smart by lifting it and ruining it big tires etc to ruin it more. Seems more like DUH look how lame I am.
Mar 18, 2021 09:01:57 #
FS Digest wrote:
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and wh... (show quote)
I have a 2010 F150 5.4 liter V8 Triton 1/2 ton
11,000 lbs towing capacity - give or take a 100 lbs
18' Lund impact, 115hp 4 stroke
Trailer and boat/motor 2,400 lbs
30 gallon gas tank so about 240 lbs weight when full
Say 2800 with everything plus full tank of gas in truck, 2 passengers so another 760 lbs and 150 lbs gear in the bed of the truck is right around 3,727 lbs.
Don't even feel any of it, uphill, from a start - nada.
Now if you are in the mountains or something maybe.
Your truck is 9 years newer than mine and I would say there is something wrong with the truck - that does not sound right.
Mar 18, 2021 11:14:20 #
1steeler
Loc: NW Missouri
Probably because the big tire looking goofy is your opinion , and the tires have nothing to do with the problem they are having
Mar 18, 2021 12:02:05 #
Any half ton truck should pull a boat that size sounds like you need to take to mechanic and have it checked out 👍
Mar 18, 2021 13:53:12 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
Come on Jeremy. The lady was looking for help not an attitude. If you can't help and be nice might be better to not help at all.
Mar 18, 2021 13:57:19 #
The truck probably looks pretty cool w the lift and probably sounds good too. There is something wrong w the power source that truck should move at higher speeds the same w the boat as without it.
Mar 18, 2021 13:57:55 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
I have a Nisson Frontier with a 6 cylinder that is rated for 6000 lbs. I pull a 20 ft Triton and no problems. I would have your truck looked at before I started blaming the boat. Especially if there was no problem going down, but started on trip back home.
Mar 18, 2021 14:13:58 #
One other possibility others have not mentioned. If this was the first time towing on a new trailer, it is possible that the trailer brakes are not adjusted properly. Did he ever do the "hand test" on the trailer wheels to see if they were hot to the touch?
Mar 18, 2021 14:15:17 #
i had a dodge ram 1500 with 5.7 engine. i had a 20" bass boat, it pulled it real easy. great truck
Mar 18, 2021 14:34:56 #
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