Yeah, US spec has always been stuck at 3500 Max. Since the introduction of the jku.My Aussie spec JLUR is rated to tow 5500lb (All Australian spec JL's are as they'd never sell any here otherwise), I have a 2" hitch and a RedArc brake controller, I also have airbags in the back to stop the sag when loaded up with my camper etc, it also helps the jeep sit flatter on road with a load on. I think you'll have no trouble with 3500lb, even my 2 door JK was legal to tow that much and did with no problems. My Jeep is on 34's with 2" lift.
edit *** YOUR GEARING MAY SUCK WHEN TOWING ***
As your comment suggests the receiver hitch isn't yet installed, you'll also need a tow harness: 7 pin, or 4-flat. The former accommodates trailer brakes, the latter doesn't. Harnesses that provide both connections are available, as are those that just provide the 4-flat (at a lower cost.)I’ve also never towed. Any supplies I’ll need other than the trailer and hitch?
The 2" drop on my existing hitch caused too much upward tilt when a trailer was connected to my stock Sport. An adjustable ball mount was fitted so that I could safely tow a trailer with it sitting properly level.I will have to determine if the current 2" drop hitch I have is enough or if I will need a 4" drop as I will have 35" tires on the Jeep by the time I pick it up and possibly a 2.5" lift as well.
The US goes conservative with tow ratings. Here is an article that helps explain the reasoning. Here are the cliff notes (for those of you old enough to remember those):Yeah, US spec has always been stuck at 3500 Max. Since the introduction of the jku.
From U-haul in reference to their 5x8’s:5x8 U-Haul trailer
U-Haul is notorious for refusing to rent trailers when towing with a Wrangler, be they hard top or soft top (always the latter, sometimes the former.) Voice of experience here.Towing a 5x8 U-Haul trailer for camping
Able to proceed. They don’t allow soft tops at all. I have a sky one touch: hopefully they don’t see the convertible topU-Haul is notorious for refusing to rent trailers when towing with a Wrangler, be they hard top or soft top (always the latter, sometimes the former.) Voice of experience here.
Go to the U-Haul website and enter your vehicle data to determine if you're able to proceed. If you can't, you'll see "Vehicle or hitch weight requirements not met."
Even before JKU was introduced , the 2004.5- 2006 LJ had a 3,500 lb tow capacity rating.Yeah, US spec has always been stuck at 3500 Max. Since the introduction of the jku.