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Long, boring, photo-heavy post ahead but it was all really fun for me and my family.

Had a chance to properly use the Bronco last weekend and it genuinely surprised me. With all the hero switches and the cameras this is wheeling on easy mode. The camera option to show the front wheels, what they're on, and where they're going was a total game changer. I hit every obstacle exactly as intended without the need for a spotter and almost made it look like I knew what the heck I was doing out there 😄

The Bronco towed beautifully and the 4 cylinder never complained. The manual transmission and 4.70 gears certainly helped in that department. I'm running blue Sumo Springs, Ford brake controller, and a weight distribution hitch to make sure we stay safe. I installed the Sumo Springs without the included spacers so the truck rides like stock when unloaded. I highly recommend that upgrade even if you just carry a lot of gear from time to time.

First stop was food and drinks as it was gonna be a 4 hour drive.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240920_211328339


Set up camp in the dark, so this is from the next day before we hit the trails:
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_140731795


I kept up pretty well with the Jeep Rubicon rolling on 35s. I'll be right there with him once these 33s wear out.

Put the top down, folded back the @Dirtydog headliner, and strapped it to my @Mountains2Metal tilting attic shelf. Pretty happy to have a quick option for quiet highway driving followed by open-air enjoyment when I want it.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_181912173


Everyone was in good spirits as we hit the trails, though my youngest didn't want to be in the shot.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_144032883
The weather could not have been better. Perfect temps, sunshine, and Fall setting in.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_144604598


First little obstacle of the day / of my ownership of the Bronco. Unremarkable but still momentous lol
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_145125130


Like it was nothing.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_145239522


And then just lots of wheeling and pretty scenery.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_145308858


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_150305276


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_151114034.MP

Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_151453758
Goofing around
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_153837207


AOAA is seriously gorgeous. The trails are well maintained, well marked, and have options for all skill and rig levels.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_161334797


My @BA OffRoad dashboard accessories mount came in handy. Phone with onX running, GMRS radio (yes I'm licensed :cool: ), and travel trailer backup camera all mounted, visible, and still out of the way.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_182024938.MP


I mean, come on...
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_182746702.MP


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_200054252


Jeep doing Jeep things:
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_184334002


Bronco doing Bronco things, which is to say it made the drive down and back up look really boring.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_184700081


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_184718984


Like, really boring. The two moms can be heard trying to wrangle the 6yo as he wanted to run down the hill we were driving up, thus my wife didn't get a full video.


At the top of that climb my 9yo looked like I just asked him to take out the trash lol
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_185014724


Lots and lots of rocky trails throughout the day, with several cool hill climbs with similar terrain. My wife wasn't thrilled with those so I don't have any pics or videos of them.
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_184213660


More scenery and a shortcut between trails
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_185407172


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_185718256


Obligatory group photo
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_200612390.NIGHT


And our youngest found bigfoot and got a sticker for his efforts
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA IMG_20240921_122745


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240921_204950469.MP


Great trip, no breakage, AOAA is fantastic, and our kids asked when we could go back. The vibe on both the trails and at the campground is properly chill. The weekend was a win all around.

Stopped off at Cabela's on the way home to have my first dump station experience. They offer that service for free because they know you'll drop a couple hundred once you walk inside the building. Smart business :)
Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240922_162935868


Ford Bronco Wheeling/Camping at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Area (AOAA) in PA PXL_20240922_170806468


I could not be happier with this or any other truck. If you have the chance to wheel AOAA, do it. :D
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Long, boring, photo-heavy post ahead but it was all really fun for me and my family.

Had a chance to properly use the Bronco last weekend and it genuinely surprised me. With all the hero switches and the cameras this is wheeling on easy mode. The camera option to show the front wheels, what they're on, and where they're going was a total game changer. I hit every obstacle exactly as intended without the need for a spotter and almost made it look like I knew what the heck I was doing out there 😄

The Bronco towed beautifully and the 4 cylinder never complained. The manual transmission and 4.70 gears certainly helped in that department. I'm running blue Sumo Springs, Ford brake controller, and a weight distribution hitch to make sure we stay safe. I installed the Sumo Springs without the included spacers so the truck rides like stock when unloaded. I highly recommend that upgrade even if you just carry a lot of gear from time to time.

First stop was food and drinks as it was gonna be a 4 hour drive.
PXL_20240920_211328339.jpg


Set up camp in the dark, so this is from the next day before we hit the trails:
PXL_20240921_140731795.jpg


I kept up pretty well with the Jeep Rubicon rolling on 35s. I'll be right there with him once these 33s wear out.

Put the top down, folded back the @Dirtydog headliner, and strapped it to my @Mountains2Metal tilting attic shelf. Pretty happy to have a quick option for quiet highway driving followed by open-air enjoyment when I want it.
PXL_20240921_181912173.jpg


Everyone was in good spirits as we hit the trails, though my youngest didn't want to be in the shot.
PXL_20240921_144032883.jpg
The weather could not have been better. Perfect temps, sunshine, and Fall setting in.
PXL_20240921_144604598.jpg


First little obstacle of the day / of my ownership of the Bronco. Unremarkable but still momentous lol
PXL_20240921_145125130.jpg


Like it was nothing.
PXL_20240921_145239522.jpg


And then just lots of wheeling and pretty scenery.
PXL_20240921_145308858.jpg


PXL_20240921_150305276.jpg


PXL_20240921_151114034.MP.jpg

PXL_20240921_151453758.jpg
Goofing around
PXL_20240921_153837207.jpg


AOAA is seriously gorgeous. The trails are well maintained, well marked, and have options for all skill and rig levels.
PXL_20240921_161334797.jpg


My @BA OffRoad dashboard accessories mount came in handy. Phone with onX running, GMRS radio (yes I'm licensed :cool: ), and travel trailer backup camera all mounted, visible, and still out of the way.
PXL_20240921_182024938.MP.jpg


I mean, come on...
PXL_20240921_182746702.MP.jpg


PXL_20240921_200054252.jpg


Jeep doing Jeep things:
PXL_20240921_184334002.jpg


Bronco doing Bronco things, which is to say it made the drive down and back up look really boring.
PXL_20240921_184700081.jpg


PXL_20240921_184718984.jpg


Like, really boring. The two moms can be heard trying to wrangle the 6yo as he wanted to run down the hill we were driving up, thus my wife didn't get a full video.


At the top of that climb my 9yo looked like I just asked him to take out the trash lol
PXL_20240921_185014724.jpg


Lots and lots of rocky trails throughout the day, with several cool hill climbs with similar terrain. My wife wasn't thrilled with those so I don't have any pics or videos of them.
PXL_20240921_184213660.jpg


More scenery and a shortcut between trails
PXL_20240921_185407172.jpg


PXL_20240921_185718256.jpg


Obligatory group photo
PXL_20240921_200612390.NIGHT.jpg


And our youngest found bigfoot and got a sticker for his efforts
IMG_20240921_122745.jpg


PXL_20240921_204950469.MP.jpg


Great trip, no breakage, AOAA is fantastic, and our kids asked when we could go back. The vibe on both the trails and at the campground is properly chill. The weekend was a win all around.

Stopped off at Cabela's on the way home to have my first dump station experience. They offer that service for free because they know you'll drop a couple hundred once you walk inside the building. Smart business :)
PXL_20240922_162935868.jpg


PXL_20240922_170806468.jpg


I could not be happier with this or any other truck. If you have the chance to wheel AOAA, do it. :D
A road trip is always a good time with family. We hope you all had a great time!
 

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I like this camper. I am shopping right now. Trying to decide whether to get one I can pull with the Bronco or if I want one we can pull with my wife's Yukon XL. Which model is this? How did your Bronco pull?
I was guessing this is the G20BH based on the double windows (typical in bunkhouse floorplans). That thing is nearly 4000 lbs empty.
 

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I like this camper. I am shopping right now. Trying to decide whether to get one I can pull with the Bronco or if I want one we can pull with my wife's Yukon XL. Which model is this? How did your Bronco pull?
I was guessing this is the G20BH based on the double windows (typical in bunkhouse floorplans). That thing is nearly 4000 lbs empty.
It's an early-2020 G19BH. We wanted the bunkhouse layout for the kids, and the Geo Pro models seemed to be the best built we could find in our price range. We got a killer deal on it and drove to South Carolina to pick it up.

We specifically wanted one without a pop-out for the weight savings, and this one's rated for 3500lbs loaded. Also, the aluminum framing of the box is stronger and lighter than the stick-built approach used for most travel trailers.

Tongue weight adds up fast as it has dual batteries and 2 propane tanks on the tongue, which is why I got the Sumo Springs. I wanted that extra load carrying capacity in the rear even if the overall trailer weight was within spec.

Definitely invest in a WDH and brake controller regardless of what you're using to tow, and get the Sumo Springs if you're using your Bronco.

I will say there's a noticeable difference when the 37 gallon freshwater tank is full vs. empty. Mileage dropped to 11 when towing vs my usual 18.5 but that was also going through the small mountains in eastern PA.

For most trips we'll be pulling with my wife's Explorer Sport, which is rated for 5k. Mileage on that one hurts more as the 3.5 Ecoboost gets really thirsty and it's only got a 16 gallon tank but it pulls more confidently. We'll be taking it to Florida in the Spring and will be utilizing the tongue bike racks for us and the flip-up bottom bunk area with its own access door for our kids' bikes. Little features like that will really make you appreciate the trailer the more you use it.

This past trip was honestly more pleasant than any of the times we've rented a cabin at a campground. You won't regret getting a Geo Pro or E-Pro trailer. They're made really well and are thoughtfully designed.
 

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great place! went for the first time for the MEB Bronco Round up in June...had a blast! Trail pics brought me right back, thank you!
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Frog Hole is the most innocuous-looking puddle until you see it swallow a rig whole lol
 

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This is great thanks for sharing. I visited AOAA for my first time in October.

Where did you make camp near AOAA?
 
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Any sign of trailhead getting sewer and water?
It's been in the works for probably a decade now. Electricity at each campsite but no other utilities. The port-a-johns are kept clean, if that helps.

We had our travel trailer full of 37 gallons of fresh water in addition to what we brought for drinking. Even though we had our own facilities we primarily used the port-a-johns. At least for now it's desirable to have a camper as it's still relatively rough camping on site.
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