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Flat Tow Wiring and Tow Hookup From the Factory?

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Likely a stretch, but when B&P is released with all the goodies that can be added to the Bronco from the factory, one really BIG item I want added is the lighting harness for flat towing behind an RV. The Jeep harness from (https://www.justforjeeps.com/jl-tow-vehicle-wiring-harness.html) cost $400+ and require instillation.

The big stretch would be to add the hitch receiver pins needed to hook up the tow bar in the B&P for the incoming flood of RVers who what to ditch the Jeep Wrangler for the Bronco - with a little hassle as possible.

Has anyone see any information about the lighting harness or interconnect for Bronco flat tow behind configurations?
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I am sure tow bar makers will have a swap out for the tow bar ends to make them compatible with the tow eyelets on the Bronco, no base plate needed as those connect to the frame. As for the lights I am also hoping for a Ford solution. I will be transferring the Invisible Brake from my current toad, that will be fun.......

*UPDATE* I just checked with Blue OX and they already have replaceable tow bar end adapters that will attach to the eyelets in the front tow attachments of the Bronco.
 
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I am sure tow bar makers will have a swap out for the tow bar ends to make them compatible with the tow eyelets on the Bronco, no base plate needed as those connect to the frame. As for the lights I am also hoping for a Ford solution. I will be transferring the Invisible Brake from my current toad, that will be fun.......

*UPDATE* I just checked with Blue OX and they already have replaceable tow bar end adapters that will attach to the eyelets in the front tow attachments of the Bronco.

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I sure hope so. Still nervous about the narrow separation and sway stability.
24" between hitch points is normal, I have towed many vehicles and never had a sway issue, on trailers, yes, but not a short wheelbase toad.
 

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Likely a stretch, but when B&P is released with all the goodies that can be added to the Bronco from the factory, one really BIG item I want added is the lighting harness for flat towing behind an RV. The Jeep harness from (https://www.justforjeeps.com/jl-tow-vehicle-wiring-harness.html) cost $400+ and require instillation.

The big stretch would be to add the hitch receiver pins needed to hook up the tow bar in the B&P for the incoming flood of RVers who what to ditch the Jeep Wrangler for the Bronco - with a little hassle as possible.

Has anyone see any information about the lighting harness or interconnect for Bronco flat tow behind configurations?
I am really hoping a similar harness will be available, I have a 2015 JK and that harness is great plug and play.
has anyone heard any updates on this?
 
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I am really hoping a similar harness will be available, I have a 2015 JK and that harness is great plug and play.
has anyone heard any updates on this?
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Following. Sure hoping this has been thought out by Ford. Would hate the thought of trying to tap into wiring for the lights. With that said, I tapped into my 2004 Wrangler wiring using diodes and have had no problems in 17 years of flat towing the Jeep thousands of miles.
 

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A couple of points I'm working on . The D ring brackets are more than 1" wide looks like 1 1/8", will know for sure after the Tulsa Auto Show. Going in with my calipers in hand. Blue OX adapter have a 1" opening.
Probably have to use a smart diode set up for the brake and tail lights for the models that use led lights..
 

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A couple of points I'm working on . The D ring brackets are more than 1" wide looks like 1 1/8", will know for sure after the Tulsa Auto Show. Going in with my calipers in hand. Blue OX adapter have a 1" opening.
Probably have to use a smart diode set up for the brake and tail lights for the models that use led lights..
When is the Tulsa auto show
I sure would like to see for myself
 

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Likely a stretch, but when B&P is released with all the goodies that can be added to the Bronco from the factory, one really BIG item I want added is the lighting harness for flat towing behind an RV. The Jeep harness from (https://www.justforjeeps.com/jl-tow-vehicle-wiring-harness.html) cost $400+ and require instillation.

The big stretch would be to add the hitch receiver pins needed to hook up the tow bar in the B&P for the incoming flood of RVers who what to ditch the Jeep Wrangler for the Bronco - with a little hassle as possible.

Has anyone see any information about the lighting harness or interconnect for Bronco flat tow behind configurations?
I wouldn’t be surprised if the harness for the ranger would be the same but if not they will have one soon.

https://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Bar-Wiring/Ford/Ranger/2021/RM-154.html?VehicleID=202189499
 

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