There's a big difference between the hitch rating and the vehicle tow rating. But I really don't care enough to convince you of that so feel free to believe whatever you like.OK, it’s definitely not class III!
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There's a big difference between the hitch rating and the vehicle tow rating. But I really don't care enough to convince you of that so feel free to believe whatever you like.OK, it’s definitely not class III!
Trans cooler is standard on the 10A.My time is too short to do this myself. I'd rather have the Bronco come out of the factory ready to go.
This is why I got it. I eventually want to tow a 2200 pound overland camper trailer which will load down to 3-3200 pounds. I want a trailer brake controller and don’t want to mess with wiring it myself if the factory will offer an accessory later that’s compatible.This is an excellent point.
The trailer brake controller in the Bronco accessory catalog is an existing Ford part. If you look it up is says that it requires the factory tow package to work.
If you intend to install a brake controller eventually, it may be worth it to spec the factory tow package if it could mean that additional plug-n-play options for it later.
If that’s not important to you than yes, aftermarket will likely be cheaper... but who knows when those will be available. Probably relatively soon, but also probably not at delivery.
The trailer brake controller is not included anyways. Look at the fine print lolThis is why I got it. I eventually want to tow a 2200 pound overland camper trailer which will load down to 3-3200 pounds. I want a trailer brake controller and don’t want to mess with wiring it myself if the factory will offer an accessory later that’s compatible.
OK.There's a big difference between the hitch rating and the vehicle tow rating. But I really don't care enough to convince you of that so feel free to believe whatever you like.
You are correct, by industry standards it is a Class III hitch as it has a 2" receiver. It also falls within the rating for a Class III receiver at 3,500 pounds.There's a big difference between the hitch rating and the vehicle tow rating. But I really don't care enough to convince you of that so feel free to believe whatever you like.
I want a bike rack that I can leave the bikes on without having to worry about forgetting and driving into the garage with them still on the roof, so the "tow" hitch is required for the bike rack I want. Other than that I would see no point in having a hitch because these can only tow 3,500 lbs which is close to nothing.Last question before I place my order (Black Diamond) this week: is the common consensus that the Towing Capability is not worth the $600 asking price as it is merely a hitch and a wiring harness? No transmission cooler/etc. that you may get with other vehicles' tow packages?
The way I look at it, $600 is mice nuts when spending $53k for a fully configured Bronco. I’d just as soon let the factory install it then have some local hitch place hack the wiring and maybe wind up with a hitch that looks like crap. Just my two cents on the topic.Right, I know the advantage of having a hitch receiver (which I plan to get regardless). The question is whether the factory option is worth the $600 or if an equivalent (or better) aftermarket solution will be available for significantly less.
I was there too... But I'm pretty sure that if I take the front wheels off I can roll them in with the seats down and I thought I saw a fork quick release add on for the cargo area in one of the first accessory publications... Or I'll just make that myself. In the cab is still safer than on the hitch lolI want a bike rack that I can leave the bikes on without having to worry about forgetting and driving into the garage with them still on the roof, so the "tow" hitch is required for the bike rack I want. Other than that I would see no point in having a hitch because these can only tow 3,500 lbs which is close to nothing.
Class II | 200-350 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
The way I look at it, $600 is mice nuts when spending $53k for a fully configured Bronco. I’d just as soon let the factory install it then have some local hitch place hack the wiring and maybe wind up with a hitch that looks like crap. Just my two cents on the topic.
$300 isn't throwaway change in my world (even on a $50k vehicle) if it means an hour of my time in the driveway on a creeper with a torque wrench. When I went into the dealer to spec my rig (haven't made it "official" yet), the tow package didn't even appear on the list (even though I selected it), which made me wonder if it's a dealer-installed pre-delivery part.if you do decide that you really want to save that $300 on your $50k toy
sounds like you have your answer. just check the torque and protect those wires.$300 isn't throwaway change in my world (even on a $50k vehicle) if it means an hour of my time in the driveway on a creeper with a torque wrench. When I went into the dealer to spec my rig (haven't made it "official" yet), the tow package didn't even appear on the list (even though I selected it), which made me wonder if it's a dealer-installed pre-delivery part.
It's listed on my build sheet as "Towing Capability" so it should show up.$300 isn't throwaway change in my world (even on a $50k vehicle) if it means an hour of my time in the driveway on a creeper with a torque wrench. When I went into the dealer to spec my rig (haven't made it "official" yet), the tow package didn't even appear on the list (even though I selected it), which made me wonder if it's a dealer-installed pre-delivery part.