I recently lost my tow vehicle in an auto accident and haven't replaced it yet (It was a week after I purchased a new family car). I need to move my '87 Coleman Chesapeake 2 miles to a storage facility for a month or two while renovations are done to my house.
My buddy has a ball on the step bumper on his 2002 Ranger but I'm not sure how much that can handle. The owners manual lists maximum capacity's but I'm sure that's with a real hitch. Anyone know what the bumper can handle?
TIA, Jon
Truck bumpers are pretty good Probably at least 50% of max.
Car bumper hitches..... 500LBS probably a safe max (though I've exceeded that personally years ago)....
I've seen ratings stamped in the metal of some bumpers, right near the hole. Have you looked for that?
Good Point, I haven't. I'll have him check it out.
Thanks, J>> My buddy has a ball on the step bumper on his 2002 Ranger but I'm not >> sure
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