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06-29-2021, 01:36 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: North Carolina
Posts: 343
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New Bronco - TOAD?
The new Ford Bronco has me salivating; under the assumption that I could afford one anytime soon.
The base model comes with a manual transmission -
Has anyone found the full specs, and leaked op manual, or have an inside contact to know if any variation can be be flat-towed?
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06-29-2021, 01:51 AM
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Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,778
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth
The new Ford Bronco has me salivating; under the assumption that I could afford one anytime soon.
The base model comes with a manual transmission -
Has anyone found the full specs, and leaked op manual, or have an inside contact to know if any variation can be be flat-towed?
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I saw a couple on I95 a couple weeks ago. Specs should be out.
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06-29-2021, 01:52 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,382
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Nothing needs to be leaked; the Owners manual is online.
https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...d&model=Bronco
The Bronco has a neutral tow mode for both manual and automatic transmissions so, yes, it is flat towable as a toad.
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06-29-2021, 01:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 33.1
State: Nevada
Posts: 316
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I was also interested on the Bronco as towed vehicle.
The rep at a local dealership here in Vegas told me it can’t be flat towed. I told them I am serious about getting one. Why they told me it can’t be flat towed? Either it is the truth, or they dont know what they are talking about.
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06-29-2021, 02:06 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
THOR #22245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth
The new Ford Bronco has me salivating; under the assumption that I could afford one anytime soon.
The base model comes with a manual transmission -
Has anyone found the full specs, and leaked op manual, or have an inside contact to know if any variation can be be flat-towed?
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The Sport is NOT flat towable. The other model is.
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06-29-2021, 02:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
THOR #22245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ador
I was also interested on the Bronco as towed vehicle.
The rep at a local dealership here in Vegas told me it can’t be flat towed. I told them I am serious about getting one. Why they told me it can’t be flat towed? Either it is the truth, or they dont know what they are talking about.
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The Sport was the first version to be released and can not be flat towed, the other version is.
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06-29-2021, 02:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 33.1
State: Nevada
Posts: 316
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Hi. Do you happen to know which particular model can be flat towed? Any idea of the release date? I am leaning on getting a Jeep wrangler as of November. But if a certain Bronco model can be flat towed, then I may have to look at that one first.
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Originally Posted by HMCSW
The Sport was the first version to be released and can not be flat towed, the other version is.
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06-29-2021, 02:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
THOR #22245
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ador
Hi. Do you happen to know which particular model can be flat towed? Any idea of the release date? I am leaning on getting a Jeep wrangler as of November. But if a certain Bronco model can be flat towed, then I may have to look at that one first.
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The Sport is the only one not flat towable.
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06-29-2021, 03:13 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
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Yes, and keep in mind that “Bronco” and “Bronco Sport” are two completely different vehicles except for name. The Sport is FWD based on car platform and Bronco is RWD with real transfer case and built like a truck.
Marketing must try to confuse buyers by using same names for completely different vehicles, like Transit and Transit Connect for vans, and real Mustang versus electric 4-door SUV also called a Mustang. 
Sorry, couldn’t resist 
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06-29-2021, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: North Carolina
Posts: 343
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Thanks all!  It does appear that both manual and automatic versions of the "Real Bronco" (coming soon.....) can be flat towed.
Now - where are my lottery winnings? 
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06-29-2021, 03:23 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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If it's got a transfer case with a neutral position: 
The original bronco "Sport" was pretty much a re-skinned Escape: not too sporting... 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-29-2021, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Lol
So, I went out to their web site and built my own bronco. When all was and and done, I removed the doors and roof. I couldn't stop laughing...it looked like it was sitting in a junk yard 
I still have tears of laughter in my eyes
<https://shop.ford.com/configure/bronco/config/accessories/Config%5B%7CFord%7CBronco%7C2021%7C1%7C1.%7C221A.E 5C..G1...66C.55G.RET.99P.64X.%5D>
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06-29-2021, 05:54 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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It was either in a salvage yard... 
...Or any urban alley! 
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06-29-2021, 07:27 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-30-2021, 03:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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 But at least you get 4.70:1 gears with the 35" tires...
... and a locker in the rear diff...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-30-2021, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Yeah, and I got the honkin' 2.7 instead of the 2.3 because we always need MORE POWER - arrgghh arggh argghh.
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07-03-2021, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.4
State: California
Posts: 225
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There is a Facebook page for the original full size Broncos if you are interested
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07-03-2021, 07:03 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
Yeah, and I got the honkin' 2.7 instead of the 2.3 because we always need MORE POWER - arrgghh arggh argghh. |
400 ft/lbs of torque...
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07-04-2021, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Cruiser
Model: Georgetown 30x3
State: Idaho
Posts: 223
THOR #17441
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
Yeah, and I got the honkin' 2.7 instead of the 2.3 because we always need MORE POWER - arrgghh arggh argghh. |
My motorcycle engine is bigger than these. 3 cylinders? Seems like 1/2 an engine.
I won’t get a four cylinder engine, much less 3.
Nice looking vehicle. Hope they add a real engine option.
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07-04-2021, 06:26 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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It's not do much the engine; as it is the gearing. My 1945 Willys MB could climb places where the current crop of 4x4s can only dream...
... with a mere 60 hp.
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