Looking for advice on towing a Scamp 13’

[Inrustwetrust_]

Hey Guys,

Ditched my 21ft camper in the beginning of the year and ended up buying a 13ft scamp camper in anticipation of bronco.

Towing it right now with my F150(which is a breeze) but I have never towed anything with a short wheelbase or a manual trans.

My order is a 2 door black diamond with 7spd and factory tow.

Trailer is pretty light right around 1300lbs and well within the Broncos limits I believe.

I’m working on installing electric brakes on the trailer to make things a little easier on bronco.

Would a wdh system be overkill?


Any other ideas? Or am I over thinking this.. plan on doing some big road trips and would like to keep things safe and prevent wearing out the bronco.

I appreciate any input!

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[NotaVegetarian]

Small stuff alike this and jet ski’s no worries.

This horse no longer needs whooping!

 

[guerro]

What is "WDH" ?

 

[Inrustwetrust_]

What is "WDH" ?

Weight distribution hitch.
Had one on my last camper and it did a great job of keeping things level and preventing sway.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

What is "WDH" ?

Weight Distribution Hitch

 

[Tricky Dick]

Overthinking. It'll tow like a dream.

 

[Inrustwetrust_]

That’s what I’m hoping!

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

It will tow no problem. I have a 13ft Trillium. I've towed it for years with a 4cyl Ford Escape with only issues on long, steep climbs. The Bronco has twice the towing capacity and twice the HP.... You'll have zero issues. I wouldn't worry about a WDH.

I have brakes in my Trillium but I wouldn't worry too much about towing a trailer like that without brakes either.

 

[Lakelife36]

You shouldn't need a WDH I wouldn't think, also I'm not sure that you'd even get much gain out of it with the factory Class II reciever given how it's attached to the frame.

 

[HotdogThud]

Jelly, that's the exact style of trailer I've been looking for, and they're just plain fookin' expensive right now.

 

[Lakelife36]

Jelly, that's the exact style of trailer I've been looking for, and they're just plain fookin' expensive right now.

I think everything is. It's ridonkulous out there!!!

 

[Inrustwetrust_]

Jelly, that's the exact style of trailer I've been looking for, and they're just plain fookin' expensive right now.

We love it! It was not an easy feat to get one of these it was 4 day round trip drive to get it. Very much worth it.

You shouldn't need a WDH I wouldn't think, also I'm not sure that you'd even get much gain out of it with the factory Class II reciever given how it's attached to the frame.

Great point I didn’t even consider the frame mounting.

 

[colintrax]

Don't worry about, that'll tow easy.
If/when someone figures out how to get 2wd low range, make that modification. Low range is great if you need to back up any significant distance, particularly offroad.
Otherwise enjoy your camper

 

[BuzzyBud]

Great looking camper. Love fiberglass (egg) campers. Are you estimating the tongue weight at 130lbs? Any interest in a brake controller? Planning to take your camper off-road?
Tow an Oliver with my F150 Fx4 off-road.

 

[Inrustwetrust_]

Great looking camper. Love fiberglass (egg) campers. Are you estimating the tongue weight at 130lbs? Any interest in a brake controller? Planning to take your camper off-road?
Tow an Oliver with my F150 Fx4 off-road.

That camper is awesome! I’m thinking of installing the factory brake controller shortly after delivery.

I’ve seen lift kits for the scamp which are very tempting. Though the thought of the fiberglass potentially contacting a rock makes me cringe.

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