Yepper, I have the Rock Slide Steps as well. I drive over 12 miles of gravel road just to get to my deer camp and back. So far, no chips! But I really like the OP's vinyl covering it looks great!
I have towed my Ranger around on this single axle trailer for several hundred miles with no issues at all. The weight of the trailer with the Ranger is right around 3,500-3,600#s. Badlands, 4-door, 2.7, sqatch.
It is a moot point. If you do the math a hitch that's 2.5" longer only adds about 13.24% of the leveraged weight, not 50% that was quoted elsewhere. I saw almost no difference in the ball height from the pavement with a normal bar verses the one I have now with the same trailer loaded the same...
Properly loading your trailer makes this a moot point. You should not be loaded to the tongue weight anyway. Just tongue heavy enough to keep the trailer tracking properly.
Dealer called last week said my Bronco was set for a week of 9/19/22 build date. I do not have the VIN yet and so far, no email from Ford.
EDIT: Update my build week is 9/12 and I do have a VIN!!!