2021 Jeep Tow Package - changing hitch to Class 3?

[Talox]

I ordered the 2021 jeep tow package on my Rubicon which comes with a class 2 receiver. Does anyone have thoughts or recommendations on changing it out to a class 3?

I have a bike rack and Hitch Cargo Carrier that both require a class 3 receiver. and really don't want to buy bike rack. No current plans to haul trailers, boats or RVs.

(at least not yet (LOL))

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[GATORB8]

I believe it's still a 2", which is what those accessories are requiring. The class 2s you see on cars are 1.25" which is why they won't work.

 

[rent]

I think the Rubicon hitch receiver size is 2" which should fit your bike rack and cargo carrier. I don't think weight is an issue so no need to worry about class 2 vs 3.

 

[Reinen]

Trailer package is a 2" Class 3 receiver. You're good.

 

[Talox]

Trailer package is a 2" Class 3 receiver. You're good.

Upon order I thought so too but from my build sheet

 

[Reinen]

Upon order I thought so too but from my build sheet

It could be a 2" Class 2 hitch then. Class 2 exceeds my 2dr JL towing capacity anyway so I never paid close attention. It is a 2" receiver.

 

[GATORB8]

Upon order I thought so too but from my build sheet

QT lists the Mopar reciever as a 2" Class 2.

 

[AcesandEights]

@Talox Yes, I have it on my Rubicon, parked right outside my window. I pulled a boat on Sunday, just over 2k lbs and it is definitely the same size receiver as my Super Duty, as I used the same hitch/ball for both.

 

[toothirtyj]

My 2021 Willys with the Jeep Tow Package came with a Class II, 2" receiver.

I use a hitch mounted cargo carrier with 550 lb capacity without any issue.

 

[Quinn99]

As others have said, you definitely don’t need to worry about this. I’ve used my 2” receiver bike racks, cargo tray, and towing. It’s good for all!

 

[Gunfighter]

Unless you are putting more than 350 lbs over the tongue and towing more than 3500 lbs (JLU towing limit) you don't need a Class 3.

 

[Talox]

Unless you are putting more than 350 lbs over the tongue and towing more than 3500 lbs (JLU towing limit) you don't need a Class 3.

Understood no plans to haul anything that heavy ... in my TJ a landscape trailer with a quad would push it all over the place especially on downhill on wet pavement.

I am known to have a heavy foot

 

[overcrawler]

Totally just for discussion, but I believe that EU and AUS have higher tow limits by far. I wonder if they get a different hitch?

 

[LittleDog]

Totally just for discussion, but I believe that EU and AUS have higher tow limits by far. I wonder if they get a different hitch?

No, they just follow the speed limit.

 

[Dkretden]

Unless you are putting more than 350 lbs over the tongue and towing more than 3500 lbs (JLU towing limit) you don't need a Class 3.

This is the correct answer, I believe.

its A 2” receiver but keep it under 350 tongue weight.

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