Damn, this is a kick to the nuts
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Damn, this is a kick to the nuts
Ouch. In any case, we should have an official confirmation pretty soon within the configurator.
I agree this all doesn't add up. If it's limited to 3500lbs why not a Class 2 and 4-pin connector?And yet they are going to offer an optional 2” hitch and 7pin connector. We all know class 3 hitch has higher rating.
What is with people asking questions like this? How about asking of they are considering a higher rated tow package? Or if there is a possibility of later models having higher TC? We keep asking them questions that are easy for them to answer with generic replies giving us little useful information.
So I guess we should keep the wife’s grand cherokee which has been fully capable of being on every trail the Broncos will hit. I have a wrangler I can take the doors and top off of. Was trying to go from 3 offroad vehicles down to 2. But both need to be able to tow our offroad camper. May have to turn my attention to the gladiator now.Class 2 is usually a 1.25 inch hitch. I'd rather have a 2 inch class 3. The tow rating of the vehicle and the capabilities of the hitch itself don't have to align. You're still limited by the capabilities of the vehicle. For example:
My Outback has a max tow rating of 2500lbs and 250lb tongue weight.
In order to get a 2 inch hitch I had to put on a class 3 which can support a 400lb tongue rating and 4000 lbs.
My max tow rating is still 2500lbs and a 250lb tongue weight.
I don't see why anyone is complaining. The tow rating on the Bronco matches the Wrangler which is its competitor. If you wanted to tow more get a different vehicle with a suspension designed to pull more weight.
2x2 is standard for all light trucks, regardless of tow capacity for class 2, 3, and 4. Ensures compatibility with standard accessories and drop hitches. Drop hitch would not be strong enough using 1.25". They have also standardized the connector.I agree this all doesn't add up. If it's limited to 3500lbs why not a Class 2 and 4-pin connector?
I do not think you would have any problems towing 3400 pounds with either engine in the Bronco.And if we would be? 90% of my trips run the gauntlet. Obviously not a problem with my current f150 3.5EB as it doesn't skip a bit but the wife's grand Cherokee 3.6 (tow rating of 6200lbs and what would be replaced by the 4dr Bronco Badlands) struggles towing the 3400lb low center of gravity offload camper.
Here is the scenario Im heavily considering at the moment, but it's going to come down to if Ford increases that 3500lbs tow rating, even to 5k would be ok, because I want both vehicles to be able to tow the camper so we're not always leaving the Bronco behind:
Step 1 - replace my loaded '17 f150 with a loaded '21 Gladiator Rubicon and the 3.0 ecodiesel
Step 2 - replace the wife's '18 GC Trailhawk w/ the 4dr Badlands Sasquatch 2.7
That makes sense thanks for the info2x2 is standard for all light trucks, regardless of tow capacity for class 2, 3, and 4. Ensures compatibility with standard accessories and drop hitches. Drop hitch would not be strong enough using 1.25". They have also standardized the connector.
Don’t worry some of us are.Class 2 is usually a 1.25 inch hitch. I'd rather have a 2 inch class 3. The tow rating of the vehicle and the capabilities of the hitch itself don't have to align. You're still limited by the capabilities of the vehicle. For example:
My Outback has a max tow rating of 2500lbs and 250lb tongue weight.
In order to get a 2 inch hitch I had to put on a class 3 which can support a 400lb tongue rating and 4000 lbs.
My max tow rating is still 2500lbs and a 250lb tongue weight.
I don't see why anyone is complaining. The tow rating on the Bronco matches the Wrangler which is its competitor. If you wanted to tow more get a different vehicle with a suspension designed to pull more weight.