Sasquatch bumper height for overland trailer

[Gr8Hortoni]

My co worker and I are starting an overland trailer build this winter, I was curious if any stock Sasquatch owners have measured or would be willing to measure the height from the ground to the bottom of the hitch. Would help immensely in getting my tongue height set for the trailer. TIA.

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[Deleted member 12876]

I just bought m1102 for the same purpose. I thinking the receiver is about 23 inches from the ground.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

I just bought m1102 for the same purpose. I thinking the receiver is about 23 inches from the ground.

I love the old military trailers, but for running through the trails with it, I think the 1101 and 1102’s are too wide for what I want to do with it. A 416 would definitely fit most of my needs but finding one you don’t have to completely rebuild for a reasonable price is quite a task.
I’ve got a steel pallet that was used for transporting machinery that were going to use for the frame. Lights axle and tongue and I’ve got a little flatbed ready to go. It’s gonna be small (cutting it down from 4’x9’ to about 4x4.5.), but it’s gonna be versatile. I’ll add a removable rack, so it can be used for multiple purposes. Overland gear, kayaks, one of my son’s quads, hell I can use it for spring cleanup around the yard. My goal is a nice little do most trailer.

 

[Deleted member 12876]

I love the old military trailers, but for running through the trails with it, I think the 1101 and 1102’s are too wide for what I want to do with it. A 416 would definitely fit most of my needs but finding one you don’t have to completely rebuild for a reasonable price is quite a task.
I’ve got a steel pallet that was used for transporting machinery that were going to use for the frame. Lights axle and tongue and I’ve got a little flatbed ready to go. It’s gonna be small (cutting it down from 4’x9’ to about 4x4.5.), but it’s gonna be versatile. I’ll add a removable rack, so it can be used for multiple purposes. Overland gear, kayaks, one of my son’s quads, hell I can use it for spring cleanup around the yard. My goal is a nice little do most trailer.

The M1102 is 10 inches wider than the Bronco however the Bronco specs don’t include the fender flairs so with that being said the with is very close to the width of the trailer.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

The M1102 is 10 inches wider than the Bronco however the Bronco specs don’t include the fender flairs so with that being said the with is very close to the width of the trailer.

I forget how much wider the bronco is compared to my old Jeeps. Keep me posted how it works out for you. I think I’m content on the size I’m building (until it’s too small ), I’m thinking even with a decent size tongue length for clearance, I can keep it under 10ft long and have it track pretty well down the trail.

thanks for the height info, I appreciate it @GOAT23.

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Non-Squatch badlands (just add 1.1”):

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

Non-Squatch badlands (just add 1.1”):

Thank you sir, looks like with Sasquatch it should come in at about 19 1/8” at bottom of the entry, give or take a hair. Keeps me pretty close to a level tongue. Much appreciated!

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Thank you sir, looks like with Sasquatch it should come in at about 19 1/8” at bottom of the entry, give or take a hair. Keeps me pretty close to a level tongue. Much appreciated!

Keep in mind the rear suspension will probably drop an inch with the full 350lb tongue weight. Also this is a soft top Badlands mannequin. I know the Bronco MIC top is supposed to be lighter, and the soft top would be heavier than my JKUR, but for example, my JK drops half an inch when I put the hardtop on.

So your mileage may differ … assuming your trailer is 2000lbs loaded, and you’re loading gear in the back of the Bronco, I’d figure on 18-1/2”.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

Keep in mind the rear suspension will probably drop an inch with the full 350lb tongue weight. Also this is a soft top Badlands mannequin. I know the Bronco MIC top is supposed to be lighter, and the soft top would be heavier than my JKUR, but for example, my JK drops half an inch when I put the hardtop on.

So your mileage may differ … assuming your trailer is 2000lbs loaded, and you’re losing gear in the back of the Bronco, I’d figure on 18-1/2”.

It’ll be closer to 1000-1500 lbs max most of the time. Mostly totes with gear or kayaks, so it’s not going to see a ton of weight, but definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again!

 

[Lakelife36]

Keep in mind the rear suspension will probably drop an inch with the full 350lb tongue weight. Also this is a soft top Badlands mannequin. I know the Bronco MIC top is supposed to be lighter, and the soft top would be heavier than my JKUR, but for example, my JK drops half an inch when I put the hardtop on.

So your mileage may differ … assuming your trailer is 2000lbs loaded, and you’re loading gear in the back of the Bronco, I’d figure on 18-1/2”.

Wait the MIC top.is supposed to be lighter than the soft top? Woah that's not what I expected!

 

[Dads_bronze_bronco]

Wait the MIC top.is supposed to be lighter than the soft top? Woah that's not what I expected!

I think it was BN posted weights. That twill, and the bolt in frame mechanism are a lot heavier than the simple bows and vinyl on my JK. At the same time the Ford set out to build a much lighter / easier to remove clamshell (which is biting them in the ass).

Suffice it to say, the re-thickened-30% MIC and the soft top are probably going to be pretty close if the BN weights I saw are any indication.

Found it, and I was wrong, but they are within 12 lbs: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...onco-hardtop-panel-pieces-and-soft-top.14931/

124 for the hard top vs 111 for the soft top.

 

[Lakelife36]

I think it was BN posted weights. That twill, and the bolt in frame mechanism are a lot heavier than the simple bows and vinyl on my JK. At the same time the Ford set out to build a much lighter / easier to remove clamshell (which is biting them in the ass).

Suffice it to say, the re-thickened-30% MIC and the soft top are probably going to be pretty close if the BN weights I saw are any indication.

Found it, and I was wrong, but they are within 12 lbs: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...onco-hardtop-panel-pieces-and-soft-top.14931/

124 for the hard top vs 111 for the soft top.

Thanks for this. Turns out I have seen these - whoops!! The good news is I can haul more than I thought while towing! Or, if a suitable Class III comes out, tow more than I thought while hauling...

 

[RD32]

My co worker and I are starting an overland trailer build this winter, I was curious if any stock Sasquatch owners have measured or would be willing to measure the height from the ground to the bottom of the hitch. Would help immensely in getting my tongue height set for the trailer. TIA.

20” dead center on Sasquatch

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