So, I read the details on the new raptor and saw this:
"Additional front and rear jounce dampers help absorb the load after landing sweet jumps, while new braces on the trailer hitch help increase the tow rating to 4500 pounds."
I am one of the lucky ones who can got the note from Ford to...
Super apologize if this was posted elsewhere (I searched) - anyone find a simple way to display altitude? With CarPlay I can use Gia maps but wondered about a reading from the car…✌️
Nice!!! That’s my goal with this setup! I hope I can get the weight off the tongue more and still be stable - I just today dropped 80 lbs by switching to LiFePo4 batteries. My spare is also 80lbs so I think I’ll move it to the roof rack over the axles. I just need to get out there, I’m in San...
Thanks - I appreciate the responses. I really hope someone figures it out. Meanwhile - I have an F150 Tremor arriving next week, will probably just tow off-road with that for now, all 1st world, good problems to have fortunately.
350 lbs. - people tow these trailers with Jeeps frequently - I think they must use bags, which seems hard to do with the suspension on the Bronco. Also it’s a max-coupler so no weight distribution hitch would work.
Finally got around to getting my OGT attached to my Bronco... Trailer is about 2500 lbs loaded - but my hitch weight is pretty heavy at 350 and you can see some squat. I think my only option is to get heavier rear springs... Aside from that - tows really well with the 2.7... Also - I know my...
Well, I am not saying that, Ford is :)
I have the part in hand and will be installing it this week. It looks exactly like the RedArc I have on my LR3 except for the logo on the knob, so I imagine it will work the same way...
You can look at the specs yourself...
The FORD version of the RedArc has custom firmware to allow it to integrate with the Bronco safety systems. From the Ford accessory website description:
The only FORD APPROVED trailer brake controller compatible with all vehicle safety systems including: - Forward Collision Warning System -...