Broncos Pulling Trailers Pics - Add Yours

[Tricky Dick]

What you doing with the International cab? Something fun?

Very fun. It's getting pasted to this and going on a E450 frame.

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[Big Mak]

On 37" Mickey T's AT

 

[NC_Pinz]

Very fun. It's getting pasted to this and going on a E450 frame.

Very cool. You'll need to document what is done. I'd love to see what you do.

 

[Delight]

A 5’x10’ enclosed for hauling my wife’s stuff for her vintage shows…and also a tiny ‘84 Ford trailer (not sure what I’m going to do with it…couldn’t resist).

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[CC220]

Oregon County Fair is over for another year. Time to head out. Towing and hookup with the Bronco put my previous Wrangler to shame. This was a joy! I still catch bugs on the windshield.

Looks great. How do you like the trailer? I am looking at the Steel HC now. Can you open the tailgate without hitting the box?

 

[Bemcnamara]

Flagstaff E Pro 19FD

1992 with my 76 and old trailer.

 

[Mainerunr]

Amazing how many people tow over the manufacturer's stated limits of their tow rig.

The listed tongue weight on a travel trailer is dry with no battery or propane (both of which are usually up front). Looked up one of the models someone said they were towing (Wolf Pup) 377lb tongue weight...before battery and propane...and before any "stuff" is added to the camper. Then there's the post above mine... Flagstaff E Pro 19FD...hitch weight is 409 with no options or "packages".

Someone else mentioned they did not use a WDH because that adds to the tongue weight and that is correct...and even though it "distributes" the weight, it does not reduce tongue weight.

After seeing how the hitch on these is mounted, being over weight seems like a good way to bend that crossmember.

At this point, I'm contemplating keeping my F150 instead of trading it since I know I want another travel trailer I know the limits of my F150 (which are not dictated by tongue weight or payload (GVWR) but GCVWR. All 3 numbers should be verified. And on a rig that you've added sliders or skid plates, gone up to 35's from 32's, etc...all that counts toward GVWR and GCWR. Oh, and that cooler that's in the back, behind the axle? Yeah, that counts as tongue weight too...the more I look into it, the more clear it becomes that Broncos are not intended to tow anything substantial.

Y'all are gonna do what you're gonna do but some people may not be aware of these things (or the fact that your insurance *can* deny coverage if you wreck and they figure out that you were over weight). Lots of questions about 'what trailer is that' from people who clearly have not done their research. I do a ton of research and calculations (the math part isn't my fault, it's just who I am...one of the reasons I'm a mechanical engineer, I math).

I'll step off my soapbox now.

 

[Bemcnamara]

Amazing how many people tow over the manufacturer's stated limits of their tow rig.

The listed tongue weight on a travel trailer is dry with no battery or propane (both of which are usually up front). Looked up one of the models someone said they were towing (Wolf Pup) 377lb tongue weight...before battery and propane...and before any "stuff" is added to the camper. Then there's the post above mine... Flagstaff E Pro 19FD...hitch weight is 409 with no options or "packages".

Someone else mentioned they did not use a WDH because that adds to the tongue weight and that is correct...and even though it "distributes" the weight, it does not reduce tongue weight.

After seeing how the hitch on these is mounted, being over weight seems like a good way to bend that crossmember.

At this point, I'm contemplating keeping my F150 instead of trading it since I know I want another travel trailer I know the limits of my F150 (which are not dictated by tongue weight or payload (GVWR) but GCVWR. All 3 numbers should be verified. And on a rig that you've added sliders or skid plates, gone up to 35's from 32's, etc...all that counts toward GVWR and GCWR. Oh, and that cooler that's in the back, behind the axle? Yeah, that counts as tongue weight too...the more I look into it, the more clear it becomes that Broncos are not intended to tow anything substantial.

Y'all are gonna do what you're gonna do but some people may not be aware of these things (or the fact that your insurance *can* deny coverage if you wreck and they figure out that you were over weight). Lots of questions about 'what trailer is that' from people who clearly have not done their research. I do a ton of research and calculations (the math part isn't my fault, it's just who I am...one of the reasons I'm a mechanical engineer, I math).

I'll step off my soapbox now.

Math is only correct when you enter the correct numbers. I have made changes to the trailer, so that it is within manufacture limits. So, thank you for your concern and stay off your "soap box".

 

[CBWAR1]

Great pics and I love the variety and hanks for posting the longer receiver hitch and extenders too.

 

[Big Jim]

Rick Astley says you can tow 7500 with bronco. He was serious

 

[MNBronc]

I miss having a pickup so I needed this

 

[Kilgore]

Amazing how many people tow over the manufacturer's stated limits of their tow rig.

The listed tongue weight on a travel trailer is dry with no battery or propane (both of which are usually up front). Looked up one of the models someone said they were towing (Wolf Pup) 377lb tongue weight...before battery and propane...and before any "stuff" is added to the camper. Then there's the post above mine... Flagstaff E Pro 19FD...hitch weight is 409 with no options or "packages".

Someone else mentioned they did not use a WDH because that adds to the tongue weight and that is correct...and even though it "distributes" the weight, it does not reduce tongue weight.

After seeing how the hitch on these is mounted, being over weight seems like a good way to bend that crossmember.

At this point, I'm contemplating keeping my F150 instead of trading it since I know I want another travel trailer I know the limits of my F150 (which are not dictated by tongue weight or payload (GVWR) but GCVWR. All 3 numbers should be verified. And on a rig that you've added sliders or skid plates, gone up to 35's from 32's, etc...all that counts toward GVWR and GCWR. Oh, and that cooler that's in the back, behind the axle? Yeah, that counts as tongue weight too...the more I look into it, the more clear it becomes that Broncos are not intended to tow anything substantial.

Y'all are gonna do what you're gonna do but some people may not be aware of these things (or the fact that your insurance *can* deny coverage if you wreck and they figure out that you were over weight). Lots of questions about 'what trailer is that' from people who clearly have not done their research. I do a ton of research and calculations (the math part isn't my fault, it's just who I am...one of the reasons I'm a mechanical engineer, I math).

I'll step off my soapbox now.

Good post. From personal experience, this is not a trivial issue. A few years ago one of our company trucks was involved in an accident while towing. The insurance company investigator looked at the trailer, hitch, stinger and truck as part of his investigation. It was pointed out the stinger was rated for 7,000 pounds but the truck and trailer were rated significantly more, and the combined trailer/payload at the time was just over 14,000 pounds.

Even though the trailer had nothing to do with the accident and it was not our fault, our insurance was canceled. To add insult to injury the state patrol issued us a ticket for unsafe equipment. That ended a 5 year clean record for our company.

The rest of the story.... the stinger came from the employees personal truck. He took a shortcut to avoid walking across the yard to the shop.

Equipment has ratings for a reason.....

Kilgore
(also an ME)

 

[MichiganMichael]

We’re considering buying an Aliner Expedition A frame pop up camper to tow with our Bronco. It’s approximately 2,250 dry (3,500 GVWR) with 240 lb hitch weight. It’s 18 feet long (bumper to hitch), 7 feet wide and 5 feet high when closed. It falls inside the towing capability specs for the Bronco (2.7 - 4 Dr Wildtrak) and it fits in our garage. The low profile (5 feet high) will make it a little better in the wind and get better MPG than a full size travel trailer.

How are you liking the trailer? I'm seriously considering one for whenever my Bronco gets built

 

[LightRefined]

This was me last night to pickup a mattress. Installed the hitch and wiring myself, so it was fun to see the payoff.

 

[bronco_billy]

I don’t have my bronco yet, but I’m running a similar trailer weight with a 2012 Dodge Caravan. Using the Curt wireless controller as well, I just upgraded to an Anderson weight distribution/sway controller hitch. It’s a little bit expensive but it is well worth it. If I ever get my bronco, that’s the set up I’m going to use. Very glad to hear the Bronco is having no issues pulling a 3000 pound trailer.

Updated with pics now that I have my Bronco. First big trip this past week towing this unit through the Smoky Mountains. The Bronco kicked ass! No issues towing at all. Sweet spot was 71 mph on the interstate. 2,100 rpms and averaged 14.5 mpg for the entire trip. 4.27 gears. Tongue weight was 420 lbs. fully loaded. Includes the WD hitch and a full propane tank up front.

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