Trailering my Bronco

[wileec]

I have never trailered before but I am renting a flatbed to get to Bronco Safari. Can you of you experienced trailering guy point me to a good loading/tie down instruction page? Remember my truck is a little bigger then most of yours.

[ZOSO]

The biggest thing to look out for is tongue weight. you need that balanced and the trailer wont sway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT2UaQHkyOo

Strapping is also a big one. Dont cross straps like most say. strap from axles not frame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIC7URvAqmM&t=447s


Best thing to do is load it up. go for a drive. If it sways pull over and move the bronco forward or back and try again.

[wileec]

Thanks Rob. There is so much crap out there I wanted to cut straight to the good stuff. I am already pushing the towing I want it as good as I can.

[wileec]

One more question. With a truck as tall as Shadowfax if you had a choice would you do a deckover trailer or a normal one with fenders?

[ZOSO]

normal is fine. also you can add a few straps to compress the suspension on the bronco so it doesnt bounce around on the trailer a bunch. It makes a difference.

[wileec]

I reserved a deckover. DO you see an issue with the height?

[ZOSO]

shouldnt be. just have to measure final height and see what height restrictions are on the tunnels. And that height will create a bunch more drag so mpg's will likely be crap.

[wileec]

I am sure it will not be more then 30 inches extra so still less then 10 feet total. Yea but not driving the bronco to Moab and back will be nice. Especially not back. I have had some interesting returns.

[Jesus_man]

Agreeing with Rob. I didn't click his links, but you want 10% of the gross weight to be tongue weight. 8,000lb trailer needs to be 800lbs tongue.
This is the company that makes the hitch I use and has some great info:
https://www.weigh-safe.com/

However, contrary to what Rob does, I run 10k lb straps from the frame to the trailer at all 4 corners. I didn't like how it swayed headed down the highway. This also puts good triangulation so it stays put. Front is literally off the frame horns. Rear is off my center hitch recovery point.

What are you towing with? Will the trailer have brakes? IF so, do you need a brake controller?

I don't think you will run into height issues on your way to moab. Just avoid drive-thrus, and B-road underpasses. You aren't probably taller than your larger box delivery trucks.

[wileec]

Agreeing with Rob. I didn't click his links, but you want 10% of the gross weight to be tongue weight. 8,000lb trailer needs to be 800lbs tongue.
This is the company that makes the hitch I use and has some great info:
https://www.weigh-safe.com/

However, contrary to what Rob does, I run 10k lb straps from the frame to the trailer at all 4 corners. I didn't like how it swayed headed down the highway. This also puts good triangulation so it stays put. Front is literally off the frame horns. Rear is off my center hitch recovery point.

What are you towing with? Will the trailer have brakes? IF so, do you need a brake controller?

I don't think you will run into height issues on your way to moab. Just avoid drive-thrus, and B-road underpasses. You aren't probably taller than your larger box delivery trucks.

I have a f150 eco boost, 12K tow limit I know this will push the PU a bit but still better then driving the Bronco there and back. I am sure my BKO is about 6K mayby 6500 (Pioneers scall was broken on Saturday when I went by)
I have trailer brake controller built in and they tell me the trailer will have brakes.

[Eck]

Make sure your hitch is also rated for 12k. I have a F150 ecoboost with the same rating but was denied a trailer rental once because my hitch was only rated for like 8000 lbs.


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[Jesus_man]

I don't recall the details of your trail rig, but I'm curious to know what it really weighs. Fighting weight for mine is around 4400lbs. I think my trailer is somewhere north of 2200lbs as it's rated for 14k. I think I have that info somewhere, but it could be in any number of places.

[wileec]

Good points. Hitch is class iv. Bronco is 95 with D44 SAS D60 rear and 35s IIRC the original owner placed it around 6k.

[Jesus_man]

According to google, stock is 4,616 lbs. You have a landscaping supply co nearby? They will generally have a scale and sometimes will let you get a quick weight for a tip or less.

[wileec]

According to google, stock is 4,616 lbs. You have a landscaping supply co nearby? They will generally have a scale and sometimes will let you get a quick weight for a tip or less.

I tried that on Saturday. Their scale was broken. Will try again today or tomorrow. With the D60, extra armor and trail parts on board we will see.

[phyler]

According to google, stock is 4,616 lbs. You have a landscaping supply co nearby? They will generally have a scale and sometimes will let you get a quick weight for a tip or less.

I tried that on Saturday. Their scale was broken. Will try again today or tomorrow. With the D60, extra armor and trail parts on board we will see.

Worse case, go to a certified Cat Scale. Will cost you $15-20 but super easy. You can find out how much weight is on each axle too.

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[wileec]

Well with my fat a$$ in it, full of gas and most of my Moab trail stuff we are 6400.

[Jesus_man]

That is heavier than I thought, but now you have a number!

Did you reserve a 10k+ trailer?

[wileec]

Yep. Pick up next Saturday Head to Moab Sunday Have fun starting Monday.

[Jesus_man]

Sounds like an excellent plan!! Post a trip report so I can live vicariously thru you!!

[Woodscaper]

I’m looking into making the same trip with my Bronco.
I’d like to know where to rent a trailer from and how was your experience with rental place?
Thanks.