new 2013 x17z camper

[raz66482]

We are going tommorw may 29 to pick up our new x17z camper at HolidayHour RV in DeKalb IL which is about 90 miles from our house in Hammond IN . Our first other camper that we have is a 1991 Starcraft Starflyer popup. Im excited about getting it but also nerveous about towing it also, since i never had to pull anything larger then a popup. Our truck that i will be using is a 2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 v6 which has a tow package when i bought it new. Has a 3.55 rear end with limited slip, trans cooler with a towing weight of 5860 lbs.

[LiftedAWDAstro]

Good luck! Post up when you get back.

[RoyBraddy]

Thats just like towing a POPUP with hard sides... All you will lose is gas mileage haha...





My 4200LB OFF-ROAD POPUP probably weighs more than the 17Z haha...

I like the smaller trailers - easy on gas - can get into almost anywhere with one - makes us spend more time outside the trailer eating and sitting around the camp fire...

just my thoughts
Roy Ken

[JayDay]

We pick up our 2013 17z tomorrow also! Happy camping to ya!

[Paulx213]

I think your Ranger will do fine. With the X17Z empty weight of 2800 and gross of 3500 the Ranger has a comfortable margin. Sounds like a good pair.

[Crabman]

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