Is this tow package going to be available for the Base or what?? I don't see it in the Build and Price.
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Nope. Not available for FE four door version either.Is this tow package going to be available for the Base or what?? I don't see it in the Build and Price.
I reached out to Long McArthur Ford in one of the youtube videos and his response was that he did not see anything other than hitch and wiring. Granted this is still preproduction era. It appears that you get the plugs and hitch receiver. Other than convenience of having it preinstalled I don't see the value from Ford. I think that a place like etrailers.com will have something within a year or two that is similar for just a hitch. After that I am inclined to see what kind of steel bumpers with an incorporated hitch will be available aftermarket.Does the "Towing Capability" option provide anything other than the hitch receiver and trailer wiring plugs?
Higher alternator output? Enhanced engine/trans cooling capacity?
Not much more . My '91 ranger with the 4.0 list 4900lb but I wouldn't go near that ,lolThe hell truck are you thinking about? The little Rangers could tow more than that. Hell, trucks from the 60's could tow more than that.
The rating restriction on the new Bronco is based on suspension and wheel base and how the two interact under load. It's not limited by how the hitch is attached
I definitely agree that 3500lbs is pathetic, no argument there though. I have no qualms that this hitch is fine, just with your statement about trucks.
*calmly steps off soapbox and accepts his lashings*
MANY of the lightweight campers (sub 2000 lb dry weight) these days have electric brakes. An effective trailer braking system, electric or surge) is even more important on a tow vehicle with limited capacity.<snip>..... (to my knowledge) more than 90% of the trailers that have Electric Brakes fall in the category that is Too Heavy/Large to be towed by a Bronco.......<snip>
I’m in Base Camp and I’m going to see if I can use my Ford Points to have my dealer install the tow package. Might not cover it all, but should take the sting away from dealer’s pricing.Nope. Not available for FE four door version either.
Some states require e-brakes now for any towing. For $600 it's the least ford could do to include both lol.Slightly off topic, but not really.....
In regards to the 7 Pin connection.....
-How many trailers that when loaded within their max rated limit fall under the 3500lbs Max Tow limit currently set for the Bronco?
7 Pin is used primarily for Trailer Electrical Brakes, so why is it being installed From The Factory when (to my knowledge) more than 90% of the trailers that have Electric Brakes fall in the category that is Too Heavy/Large to be towed by a Bronco.......
Not to mention..... when there's a 7 Pin connection, there's "normally" some sort of Controller for the Electric Breaks as well......
Towing has been heavily discussed in the forum. Someone brought this question for Ford during one of the CEL events.Does the "Towing Capability" option provide anything other than the hitch receiver and trailer wiring plugs?
Higher alternator output? Enhanced engine/trans cooling capacity?
There are hundreds of pages on the forum discussing exactly this... short answer is:I have never towed with an SUV, just my F-350, that I no longer have, so it was never a concern. My question is, if I don't get a tow package and opt for after market, is there any way to increase the towing capacity of the Bronco? Not looking for some crazy amount of weight, just enough to create a few more options.
Well with a hitch like that I can see why.......C'mon Ford you could beat Jeep at their own game and if it was up'd to 5,000 it would be great!Still don't understand why they couldn't increase
the towing to more than the explorer