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I'm like many and bummed the Sasquatch / FE trims do not come with two important options, roof rack rails and tow package. I've always preferred roof mounted accessories for bikes and skis but here we are with no ETA on when we can order roof rails (thanks ford)
Hitch Solution
I was quoted $850 for OEM Factory installed receiver hitch w lights. Being that I'm NOT towing anything I didn't need the wire harness, just the hitch receiver so I opted for the after market version by Curt MFG #13493 for $150ish shipped pared with this installation video (I skipped the wire harness parts) it only took 30 minutes with the basic tools everyone should have. All this for $150, I was able to save a ton of money just to get a hitch for my purpose.
35" spare tire requires a 7" hitch extender which I got on amazon, to keep the rattle to a minimum I used an anti rattle bolt which I also got off amazon
Ski Rack by BuzzRack
I opted for the 6 ski rack by BuzzRack on amazon for $300 shipped, this installed with the hitch extender was a perfect fit. It sits snug to the 35" spare, the rack has a tilt feature which allows me to open the door about 12" which is just enough for quick access but not enough to be effective, still need to remove the rack completely if I want meaningful access to the rear door.
I wrote a complete review here on my blog for skiers with links to the products, more pictures and details on ski rack, bronco installation specifically if you're interested here https://skierblog.com/gear/best-hitch-mount-ski-rack-for-the-new-ford-bronco-2021/
Hitch Solution
I was quoted $850 for OEM Factory installed receiver hitch w lights. Being that I'm NOT towing anything I didn't need the wire harness, just the hitch receiver so I opted for the after market version by Curt MFG #13493 for $150ish shipped pared with this installation video (I skipped the wire harness parts) it only took 30 minutes with the basic tools everyone should have. All this for $150, I was able to save a ton of money just to get a hitch for my purpose.
35" spare tire requires a 7" hitch extender which I got on amazon, to keep the rattle to a minimum I used an anti rattle bolt which I also got off amazon
Ski Rack by BuzzRack
I opted for the 6 ski rack by BuzzRack on amazon for $300 shipped, this installed with the hitch extender was a perfect fit. It sits snug to the 35" spare, the rack has a tilt feature which allows me to open the door about 12" which is just enough for quick access but not enough to be effective, still need to remove the rack completely if I want meaningful access to the rear door.
I wrote a complete review here on my blog for skiers with links to the products, more pictures and details on ski rack, bronco installation specifically if you're interested here https://skierblog.com/gear/best-hitch-mount-ski-rack-for-the-new-ford-bronco-2021/
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