It's quite irritating in Texas when you want the A/C compressor to keep turning at a stop light in 112 degree weather. No - it doesn't keep the engine running just because you have the A/C on and it's sweltering hot.
Yes. My salesman arranged it so that I could redeem to points for dealer add-ons (which they put on before I picked it up & paid). I used them for the leveling kit and bigger tires (among other things). I didn't have to buy the car first. I guess it all depends on how helpful your salesman is.
I didn't like the raw open floor left where the box mounts, so I modified the anchor caps by drilling a hole to allow for the box anchor - more finished look now.
Got mine in November & installed it myself. No issues at all. I don't recall if it came with a drill stop or not - though I know I used one (I have a few) out of exactly that concern. Fits with the security drawer for the back as well. No rattles or anything, at least so far.
The mounts are made by Rigid: Part # 46725 - made specifically for the roof rack mount on the Bronco. The light bar is an old Shanren 42" curved 240w LED which I bought in 2016 for my Tahoe.
I have an Outer Banks - High Package (no ACC). BUT - I do have the ACC sensor the other referenced thread says is the sensor. With this in place, can it be activated or "turned on"?
There's more of a gap between the bar and the plastic cover than is visible. But yes - it's not as optimal as hanging wide out in the open - but I prefer to be able to see behind me, as it still produces great sound - light years better than the little filtered pods.
I put carpet on mine too - well, actually I bought an outdoor mat & cut it to fit.
Also, I've seen people complaining about the unfinished look where it bolts down. Easy fix for that - use the old caps & just drill a hole.
I have the Cargo Area Security Drawer accessory (which is fantastic by the way) so my sub placement was giving me trouble. BUT after long searches I found a powered sub (actually I used two) that fit nicely between the back of the rear seats and the back of the cargo drawer. That was a no...
A bigger more capable speaker would have been an easy design. The pod would necessarily be a bit bigger - but sure would be better than the all-obscuring sound bar design.
I haven't seen any posts about the rear speaker performance AFTER the sound bar installation & flashing - that's why I did. I'd be interested to know if a dealer would flash it without the sound bar.