I have a 01 ranger 4x4 supercab offroad package with 4.10 rears 4.0 sohc and stock 245/75/16 tires and looking to trailer my suzuki samurai to moab. The samurai is modified with rockers, steel bumpers, 31" tires ect so I estimate the curb weight of it around 2800lbs. The trailer is a 14' tandem open trailer with brakes on both axles that I just bought and its suppose to weigh around 1600lbs. My truck is in excellent condition and has had the tranny flushed and filter replaced just 1k ago. I have a hidden hitch installed which is rated at 5000/500 without weight distributing and more with as well as an electric brake controller. The truck also has a 200lb fiberglass cap on it. I previously had a 16ft car hauler trailer and truck hauled the sammy fine. That was mostly on flat lands with some hills. I am just wondering what kind of hills I'll go through and if I'm gonna murder the truck trying to get to moab. It does have a stock tranny cooler infront of the radiator that is only about 8"x6" so I will probably add another. What do yall think?
Here is a pic of the setup with the old trailer. I have my front keys cranked so the truck is fairly level unloaded so it looks like it sags a little when loaded but it was only about 2".
Here is a pic of the setup with the old trailer. I have my front keys cranked so the truck is fairly level unloaded so it looks like it sags a little when loaded but it was only about 2".