On a Jeep the tailgate stays locked even if someone broke out a window and hit the door unlock. Has to be unlocked with a fob or using a key at the rear handle. I have the tuffy enclosure on my Jeep and while anything can be defeated it would take some time for someone to get in it.
I have an Alu cab 270 awning and it is great. Sets up and stores in minutes, no poles or guide ropes to deal with or trip over. Regarding what the other poster said about wind, these things can handle high winds with no issues. It's expensive but for me worth it.
I have a James Baroud RTT, a buddy has an Alu Cab. Both are very nice tents. The Baroud has waterproof fabric and rated to 60mph winds. I haven't used it in winds that high but in the 30+ range the tent was unfazed. Sets up in minutes which is nice.
I would be happy to buy local but don't think I could get as good of a price. I emailed Rich Ford and never got a response. I did the same thing buying an F150 a couple years ago. Went to Texas to buy it. Saved around $3000 and gave local dealerships a chance to at least match the price...
I trust Power Ford as far as I can spit. They are still adding $8000 to Raptor pricing. Hopefully with an X plan or similar they won't pull any BS but I did my reservation with Granger. I'll take the road trip.
I have an Xventure, really nice trailer and the company builds it the same as their military trailers. Lightweight since it's aluminum (1800lb), has water tank, power, sink, propane and the open bed can be used as a regular trailer if needed.
I have a very nicely built JK wrangler but here's what makes me want a Bronco.
-2.7 ecoboost/10 speed transmission. I have the 3.5/10 speed in my F150 and it is a fantastic engine.
-Rack and pinion steering. My Wrangler handles fine but its still not as good as the F150. Read the forums and...
I have an ARB mounted under the hood on my Jeep JK which runs my ARB lockers and has an air hose fitting. I'm sure companies will offer something similar for the Bronco. I may choose to go the CO2 route on the Bronco, you can get the tank refilled easily, move it to other vehicles as well...
I've had an 08 JKU since new, all the normal mods plus an LS 6.0 swap. Love the jeep but I did a reservation for a Badlands with Granger.
I have an F150 with a 3.5 ecoboost and love the truck and engine. I expect the bronco to have all the power, comfort etc of the F150 in a package that...