To Buy The Towing Capability Package or Not?

[Wanted33]

Here is what a member is doing. Maybe this thread will help with your decision.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ed-on-2021-bronco-black-diamond-4-door.23720/

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[BigFootie]

Probably a smart move if you are not getting a Base. I’m betting there will be a plug and play version in the future, but that is only for the 4 bar, not the 7 pin.

 

[reigny]

Probably a smart move if you are not getting a Base. I’m betting there will be a plug and play version in the future, but that is only for the 4 bar, not the 7 pin.

I've ordered with the towing.

 

[thenewjs]

Before the TFL video, I was on the fence. I’ll be getting the tow package.

 

[JaxGtc]

I'm placing my order for my Outer Banks Bronco. I'm getting 2.3 and non SAS which allows a faster build. The Bronco builder at the dealership says if we drop the towing package we could get our Bronco much faster. Can i install the entire package after the fact, including the outlet? Or should I be patient and order the tow package with the dealer now?

Tow was a constraint a couple months ago, I have seen nothing to indicate that it still is.

 

[reigny]

Tow was a constraint a couple months ago, I have seen nothing to indicate that it still is.

But my wife's hairdresser said......
J/K....."but my dealer said".
I ordered it with the tow so we will just see how long it takes. I've heard from a few people that it's no longer a constraint.

 

[AZshot]

My story is I wanted my bronco quickly, so I cancelled my tow package. One reason is the Bronco really isn't a towing vehicle, compared to my F-150. But even if I sell the truck - the Bronco isn't really a towing vehicle, especially with the manual stick. I cancelled the tow, and got a build date a month later. If you just are ordering, then get the tow package if you want, because by 2022 they'll have them on hand and it won't slow down your delivery....I'd think.

Now I do want to put a rack carrier on the rear. You need a hitch, but not lights. And I may tow a small trailer, trash to the dump or a motorcycle. I won't need brake lights (in this state) in daytime use. So I ordered a Curt self-install hitch for $118 last week, got it this week. It's standing by for my bronco. It will be fine having a receptacle only, for my uses. And I saved money and got my Bronco sooner.

 

[Losy]

But my wife's hairdresser said......
J/K....."but my dealer said".
I ordered it with the tow so we will just see how long it takes. I've heard from a few people that it's no longer a constraint.

I am in the same boat as you. I decided to keep my hard top and tow package. Last advice from Ford on removing items such as tow and hard top was in July. I am sure things have changed for recent orders.

 

[bbkat]

Get it if you anticipate towing anything.

I changed to soft top 8/12 and 4dr BL, 2.7, non-SAS, tow, high was built 9/2. Tow didn't seem to be a constraint

 

[reigny]

I am in the same boat as you. I decided to keep my hard top and tow package. Last advice from Ford on removing items such as tow and hard top was in July. I am sure things have changed for recent orders.

I think the soft top will be quicker than the hard top. But i actually don't want the MIC top. I prefer the painted MOD top but that will be 2023!

 

[Lexo52]

So I ordered mine with Tpw package but I don't need it to tow mostly just so I have a hitch for my bike racks. Now my question is without tow package do you not get a hitch at all righy?

 

[Bituman]

Before the TFL video, I was on the fence. I’ll be getting the tow package.

I was starting to think I might delete the tow package. Then like you, I saw the TFL video and decided for now to stick with it. Sort of a Captain Obvious thing, but I really wish there was a way for Ford to give us some rough guesstimate of how constraints (whatever they are) would affect delivery based on our place in line, dealer allocation, trim level, and so forth. Not asking for a precise delivery date. But it would be nice, for example, to know how much of a delay would be caused by tow package. “Keep the tow package and you go from first quarter 2022 delivery to third quarter delivery.” ”MIC top you go from second quarter to third quarter.” That type of thing. Hard to make these sorts of decisions with so little data. I’m not in a huge hurry and can wait. I’m WT, lux, 2.7, tow so constraints are sort of a big deal in my case.

 

[BigFootie]

So I ordered mine with Tpw package but I don't need it to tow mostly just so I have a hitch for my bike racks. Now my question is without tow package do you not get a hitch at all righy?

No hitch without tow package but 125.00 and hour or two you are good to go. Curt has them available and simple to install. No wiring included.

 

[AZshot]

I'll make the Curt wireless (lightless) hitch work, but wish I could have just kept the factory tow package with all the wiring set up. But when I cancelled Ford had been calling it a constraint for several months. I was looking at a spring 2022 build....so I cancelled the tow. Got scheduled the next few weeks, build this month supposedly. And now I see everyone getting theirs with factory tow! Oh well.

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