Trouble towing Ranger 620
Mar 18, 2021 18:52:36 #
Super Att.... in case you need help filtering through all the great advice, this is where you stand...
1) your truck should tow that 620 just fine
2) the tires and lift are only an issue if they are on the extreme end of the spectrum. A normal lift with bigger tires is not causing your problem.
3) that leaves either the truck or boat trailer as the problem.
4) have a friend with a truck hook up to your boat and take a drive. If all is well the problem is with your truck.
5) take your truck to the dealer (2019 should still be under warranty) and tell them what the truck is doing.
6) pick it up when they are done and go fishing
7) easy peasy, no stress, no worries, no new truck payment.
1) your truck should tow that 620 just fine
2) the tires and lift are only an issue if they are on the extreme end of the spectrum. A normal lift with bigger tires is not causing your problem.
3) that leaves either the truck or boat trailer as the problem.
4) have a friend with a truck hook up to your boat and take a drive. If all is well the problem is with your truck.
5) take your truck to the dealer (2019 should still be under warranty) and tell them what the truck is doing.
6) pick it up when they are done and go fishing
7) easy peasy, no stress, no worries, no new truck payment.
Mar 18, 2021 19:14:31 #
Mar 18, 2021 20:26:17 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
FS Digest wrote:
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and wh... (show quote)
Something wrong with the truck. Ignition coil pack, you have 8 of them. If one goes out it can cause a loss of power issue. Plenty of other things also. I happen to be familiar with the ignition coils.
Mar 18, 2021 21:26:21 #
Boomer71
Loc: Kansas
Check spark plugs, fuel filter and air filter. Should be no reason your truck with 5.0 liter engine is having issues pulling a 5000 lb boat.
Mar 18, 2021 21:38:42 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
Triton hull weight is at 1100. Believe I am running around 5000 with motor and gear.
Mar 18, 2021 21:41:34 #
FS Digest wrote:
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and wh... (show quote)
Something is wrong with your F-150! It should easily tow your boat. The engine in your F-150 is rated at almost 400HP at an astronomical 5,750rpm! You'll never ever see that engine speed when you're towing something! If you're going to work your truck a bit hard (what are trucks for?) you should really go for an F-250 with a 6.2! It is designed to develop its high horsepower at much lower engine speeds that you are readily going to see in everyday use. I have one! I don't "put my foot in it" and I get 14mpg on the highway. You'll be a lot happier with your trucks performance and it is fast enough to be fun to drive when you're not towing anything. Between the other two trucks I'd go for the Tundra! Since Fiat bought Chrysler Corporation Dodge trucks have turned into complete trash! Good Luck!
Mar 19, 2021 11:36:06 #
Mar 19, 2021 12:41:30 #
Does your truck have a Transmission Oil Cooler? If not have one put on. Whatever happened will be recorded in the vehicle computer and many parts stores will read the codes for free.
Mar 19, 2021 15:40:48 #
I also have a Nissan
Frontier 6cly and tow my boat 18ft Bass boat pro bass tractor.
And I don't even know it's behind me.
Have a good mechanic look at your truck could be your converter is what it sounds like !!
Good luck
And enjoy the new boat
Andy Cacciatori
Frontier 6cly and tow my boat 18ft Bass boat pro bass tractor.
And I don't even know it's behind me.
Have a good mechanic look at your truck could be your converter is what it sounds like !!
Good luck
And enjoy the new boat
Andy Cacciatori
Mar 19, 2021 15:58:36 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
FS Digest wrote:
I was wondering if anyone owns a Ranger 620 and wh... (show quote)
The F-150 Platinum with the 5.0 I got used was used to pull a 32 foot 9500 pound fifth wheel trailer, it's not the size or weight of the boat, and that's a new enough truck it should be under warranty.
Mar 19, 2021 16:09:37 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
ronald57 wrote:
Something is wrong with your F-150! It should easi... (show quote)
I'm not sure what that was, they do not need an F-250 to pull a frigging boat. They do not ride nearly as nice, and tongue weight is not that high on the boat trailer. I've got friends that have F-250's and their consensus is that they prefer the ride on my F-150, and they realize they do not need the weight capability. That comes into play with super high tongue and fifth wheel towing weights where the truck is shouldering a lot of weight. My F-150 pulls a 9500 pound fifth wheel without feeling a need for an F-250. The guys who "need" F-250's are carrying heavy construction equipment and trailers, or perhaps a 29 foot Fountain. My uncle pulled a 21 foot Grady White with an older F-150.
The advice needed is for someone to figure out what's wrong with the truck, not what they "should" buy to replace something that is fine for the job.
Mar 19, 2021 18:14:56 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
Your 5 .0 makes 300 ft/lbs torque @ 4500 rpm,which is screaming. All kidding aside,a mustang with the little ecoboost motor makes 350ft/lbs @2000 rpm so by this comparison the sports car is better.
Mar 19, 2021 20:11:10 #
Have it checked out...you could probably get it done at an autozone or somewhere they can plug in a tester and see what codes are running...not the dealer, unless its under warranty.
Mar 20, 2021 11:27:44 #
Grocho911
Loc: Ohio
I've owned 620 and now a 621 fished Muskie tournaments fished all over KY Minnesota Wisconsin never had a problem with my F-150 GMC take of the mud tires lower the the truck have the the truck checked
Mar 20, 2021 12:13:29 #
JRK227
Loc: Cedarburg, WI
Over-sized tires change the gear ratio required for towing. Don't change the truck.....change the tires.
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