Trailer Tow and HD Electrical Group

[Poordad]

Now that I have an unexpected extra expense in my build (LED and rims will be $2700.00) I was thinking about deleting the tow package. I don’t tow anything but I do like the idea of having the heavy duty alternator and battery, along with the switches for auxiliary lighting, etc.

Is it worth it? If it matters, I am getting a JLUR with 2.0. Thanks!

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[Newbalewb]

This is one option I would def get because it’s a huge PITA to ever add yourself. The price isn’t too bad either imo

 

[JasonInDLH]

I found that it was worth it to have the aux switches. Wiring for all my lights was a breeze. Who knows…maybe you’ll end up using the hitch for a bike rack or something.

 

[Poordad]

I found that it was worth it to have the aux switches. Wiring for all my lights was a breeze. Who knows…maybe you’ll end up using the hitch for a bike rack or something.

that’s kinda along the lines I was thinking. I am just ticked the builder didn’t mention I had to have the LED package if I wanted the trail camera, not to mention the stock wheels are now 1000 bucks with no other option. That’s how they get you! I will probably end up keeping it as part of my build. I really like having switches already installed.

 

[Heimkehr]

I was thinking about deleting the tow package. I don’t tow anything but I do like the idea of having the heavy duty alternator and battery, along with the switches for auxiliary lighting, etc.

Is it worth it?

Installing a 2" receiver hitch is dead simple, vis-a-vis ever needing one for a bicycle rack.

As you've no plans to tow anything, the only decision here concerns whether or not you'll ever use the auxiliary switch panel (which is a labor-intensive installation) to control supplemental lighting and such down the line. If so, then the Tow Package is probably worth the expense.

 

[OldBlue]

I have the tow package and I'm glad I do. I do (occasionally) tow a small utility trailer (I've set it up for our kayaks) and I've added some cowl lights, mainly because it was simple to do with the aux switches.

 

[JuzaMe]

It's only money...just change your name to 'MORE POOR THAN B4 DAD'

Seriously, it's a good option, go 4 it.

 

[Mikester86]

Get it. And wait, what? There is a $1000 charge for stock rims that come with the vehicle? Or are you choosing the upgraded rims? I honestly prefer the stock rim look over the upgraded rims.

 

[Robellion]

The single best deal on the options for sure. Get it- you may need to tow something one day.

 

[JuzaMe]

what? There is a $1000 charge for stock rims ?

I was thinking the very same thing.

 

[Jeep4Win]

I’m assuming you don’t want the stock Rubicon wheels? They have always been at no charge and I personally like them better than the $1000 upgrade. Don’t upgrade the wheels and get the Trailer Tow package. Not only do you get switches from the factory but you get a beefier alternator too.

 

[Traveller128]

If you're ever going to add electrical accessories, the 240 amp alternator is a great thing to have. All the electrical for the added current capacity is already in the vehicle with the tow package. Adding it later is a pain.

 

[Poordad]

Get it. And wait, what? There is a $1000 charge for stock rims that come with the vehicle? Or are you choosing the upgraded rims? I honestly prefer the stock rim look over the upgraded rims.

Yep. Was told I have to order 1000 wheel option. When I looked at the description, it was the same as the 2022 stock non option rim.

 

[Poordad]

I’m assuming you don’t want the stock Rubicon wheels? They have always been at no charge and I personally like them better than the $1000 upgrade. Don’t upgrade the wheels and get the Trailer Tow package. Not only do you get switches from the factory but you get a beefier alternator too.

That is for the stock wheels (which I like better, too). I don’t have any choice. It has to be ordered that way. Maybe it is a snafu in the ordering system? Basically, they have raised th price of a regular Rubicon by 1K.

 

[JABCAT]

To answer your original question: the tow pkg & HD electrical is worth it for the HD electrical part alone.

To your other dilemmas: the LED lighting package is definitely worth it as the stock halogens haven't changed since the '70s - they're awful.

Re: having to order x,y, &z, it may be more beneficial to find a more knowledgeable dealer from which to order.

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