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windsorbill · 08-07-2021, 04:27 PM

Anyone towing the new Bronco?

Old-Biscuit · 08-07-2021, 06:07 PM

Not towing one

Ford states Bronco is flat towing capable

Bronco Sport.......NO

ransil · 08-07-2021, 06:09 PM

Gotta get it first, Ford is having some issues producing them

D20 · 08-07-2021, 06:19 PM

Is there even a baseplate available for the new Bronco yet?

windsorbill · 08-07-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by D20

Is there even a baseplate available for the new Bronco yet?

That's a good question.

windsorbill · 08-07-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ransil

Gotta get it first, Ford is having some issues producing them

They are out there, but slim. My dealer happens to have one that was ordered. He had called me to see if I wanted to get 'in line' for it if original guy backed out. I'm not ready to pull the trigger yet.

windsorbill · 08-07-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

Not towing one

Ford states Bronco is flat towing capable

Bronco Sport.......NO

I wouldn't be interested in the Sport model, but that's my understanding too.

Rob_M · 08-07-2021, 10:29 PM

I wish. I couldn’t talk the DW into pre-ordering one without a test drive.

1361 · 08-07-2021, 10:52 PM

I couldn't decide between the 2 and 4 door models. So I have reservations for two.

I was in line for the first run for both the reservations. I decided to pass and let the bugs get worked out. The last email I got said they were finally starting production (a few weeks ago). I'll order both of mine on the second run. The first run was supposed to be a "2021" model year. I'm not sure if that will still hold true. Flat towing was one of the questions I asked about. It was said to be do-able with a specific transfer case. I think the wording said something about it having to be a multi-speed (or geared) case. But all of them fit this criteria. No one at two different dealerships could verify or give me any details about what was required to make this happen. The best answer I could get was it should work. Perhaps someone here knows more about it than I do and can give you more details.

Good luck

ransil · 08-08-2021, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by D20

Is there even a baseplate available for the new Bronco yet?

Blue Ox and roadmaster are both looking for a bronco to make a base plate.
I'm hoping its usable with a bumper replacement like the jeeps use or just an attachment point to replace the factory tow points.

Have heard talk on a light harness but nothing has hit the streets yet.

depmur · 08-08-2021, 08:22 AM

I initially submitted a reservation when they were first announced but ending up going with a Ranger last year. It’s proven to be a reliable vehicle with over 18K driven miles and towed probably 5K plus. It replaced a Wrangler that was also a good toad but not as comfortable as the Ranger. The main reason I cancelled my reservation was the thought it would take the aftermarket at least a year to catch up, Blue Ox specifically. I also wanted to drive one and maybe see a couple to fully decide what I want.

Rob_M · 08-08-2021, 09:52 AM

To shed light on the flat towable question. If the transfer case has a neutral it can be flat towed. Manual shift transfer cases almost always have a neutral, on electronic shift transfer cases, neutral has to be programmed in by the engineers , and the user has to jump through some hoops to get it into neutral to flat tow, IF it’s engineered into the design.

windsorbill · 08-08-2021, 10:10 AM

Here's the manual I found online. Check out page 306

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/uploa...ers-Manual.pdf

However, the "Sport" is not towable. Right out of the book,

"Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground because vehicle or transmission damage could occur. Place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground because vehicle or transmission damage could occur. We recommend towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground, such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground because vehicle or transmission damage could occur. We recommend towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground, such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow your vehicle."