BluBuck ..
Wow 900 miles I thinks you've found all the correct loading points.
... I'd hate to pull that. My Pucker factor must be higher than yours.
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... My 3/4 2500 dodge diesel .. I had to drop down to about 30mph last time I pull my 18ft with an old 1989 diesel pickup ..on it but motor was to the back.. Only way it fit. so loading make a lot of difference.
Your right Jimmy. This is what can easily happen towing too much behind a Bronco.
I did meet a guy who flat-towed a Jeep behind a 5th wheel trailer in Minnesota. He had talked to a friend who was a highway patrol officer who said that he'd never pull you over for it. But by the letter of the law he was illegal, and no guarantee that the patrol officer you met would agree with his friend.
With the onset of " Towing Season " and only in the realms of a Public Service Announcement - my '76 Owners Manual says it's rated to tow 2000# max with a max tongue weight of 200# --- if you're unfortunate enough to have an accident where Lawyers get involved they WILL ask you how much the trailer weighs and how much is your Bronco rated to tow.
Yes and no, it doesn't hold up in court because federal regulations supersede that. It all comes down to what you have it registered for by your GCVW (which you can legally state to be whatever you want), axle capacity, tire carrying capacity etc. It is not something to take lightly by any stretch but spreading misinformation is not helping the issue. Bottom line if you are uncomfortable and not aware if the risks you should not tow anything period. If you understand the risks, have proper equipment and have taken the necessary precautions you can still do what you want.
Did you ask you attorney about this or have previous knowledge experience with this issue? All I know is after someone crossed over the line and drove through my travel trailer then hit the guy behind me head on the State Cops asked me about it , my insurance asked me about it and at least one Lawyer and I think it was two asked me about it. So maybe it isn't an issue - but I don't plan on taking the chance in Court - to each his own.