HOSS 3.0 Bronco towing report / experience -- closer to F-150 than Explorer

[Lakelife36]

We pulled 3100# enclosed trailer and only got 9.6 mpg but handled great

It's definitely the handling that's key here. Power was never a question.

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[SCBronco1]

The thing that frustrates me about towing with the Bronco is the fact that the hitch is virtually unusable without an extension. The spare tire sits so close to the hitch that you cannot use the latch on the trailer properly unless you use a drop hitch which may not be appropriate for all trailers. Anyway, it's a minor problem & just a PIA when towing.

That does kinda suck doesn't it. But, I can't come up with how Ford could have done it a different way.

 

[ET13]

I’m hearing it will be an option and you do not have to go Wildtrak. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Have not heard this and would actually be surprised as I think this was intended to be standard equipment on the wildtrak.

 

[Mainerunr]

I ordered the HOSS 3.0 as well on my Wildtrak. Not that I plan to do much towing, but the added rear stabilizer bar may help. Motor Trend has a pretty good article on what goes into tow capacity: https://www.motortrend.com/news/163-0910-truck-towing-capacity/

Wish the WT + HOSS 3.0 got a small bump in Towing / Hitch weight. 4,000 / 400lb would open up so many more possibilities...

 

[Hossfire]

Wish the WT + HOSS 3.0 got a small bump in Towing / Hitch weight. 4,000 / 400lb would open up so many more possibilities...

Yea. I just found out that all Sasquatch models in 2022 got the rear stabilizer bar. Which is good. Towing capacity has a number of factors---I wonder whether the transmission is holding it back?

 

[Lakelife36]

Wish the WT + HOSS 3.0 got a small bump in Towing / Hitch weight. 4,000 / 400lb would open up so many more possibilities...

The GCWR and GVWR of many Bases, Big Bends, Outer Banks, and even some Black Diamonds already support a higher tow capacity and max tongue weight, yet they're still topped at 3,500/350. So very frustrating.

 

[Lakelife36]

Yea. I just found out that all Sasquatch models in 2022 got the rear stabilizer bar. Which is good. Towing capacity has a number of factors---I wonder whether the transmission is holding it back?

Look up the GCWR and tow capacity of the Explorer and you'll see that it isn't.

 

[TC1]

The GCWR and GVWR of many Bases, Big Bends, Outer Banks, and even some Black Diamonds already support a higher tow capacity and max tongue weight, yet they're still topped at 3,500/350. So very frustrating.

My guess it the valve for in the shocks. The HOSS has a totally different ride from a Sasquatch models with the Bilsteen shocks.

 

[So lost]

The 2 door maneuverability is so tight. Especially compared to an F150 which steers like the Titanic. It's got to be like moving a trailer around with a forklift.

How were the dynamics on the open highway?

We are pulling a 3200 pound trail and love it. Disk brakes on trailer are way to go with this setup.

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