PackageDoes the rubicon come with a trailer hitch or do you have to get the package?
And a larger alternator, and a larger battery.Or go aftermarket for $150. Ish.
But you get the better electrical system, 4 & 7 pin plugs, and the aux power panel with the tow group.
A class 2 hitch can have a max tongue weight up to 525lbs - typically the best way to stay safe is at 10% of max tow which would be 200lbs on a 2 door and 350lbs on a 4 door.Do you guys think I’ll have any issues with this on my Rubi?
Ensure that it can clear the spare tire and check the max tongue weight of the Jeep (not the hitch).Do you guys think I’ll have any issues with this on my Rubi?
Biggest issue you’ll have is clearing the spare. The further back you have to cantilever that weight the more stress you’re putting on everything.Do you guys think I’ll have any issues with this on my Rubi?
Johnnyjeep,Do you guys think I’ll have any issues with this on my Rubi?
I'll give it a go. After a bit of research, the towing package comes with a class II hitch. Apparently, Class II hitches have a max tongue weight of 300. My carrier weighs 69 lbs and bike 233. I guess I am completely out of luck on my second bike... I'll keep you updates, but I bet your dualsport will be too heavy unless your hitch is significantly lighter than mine. Course they might be under-estimating the capability.Johnnyjeep,
Let me know I want to put my Dual Sport (about 280lbs) on a ramp like that. Don't have ramp because I normally tow it on a small trailer but really want to drop it on the hitch but concerned about clearing the spare.
I'll be staying tuned!
Per the owners manual the max tongue weight is 200lbs for a 2dr and 350lbs for a 4dr. Page 352I'll give it a go. After a bit of research, the towing package comes with a class II hitch. Apparently, Class II hitches have a max tongue weight of 300. My carrier weighs 69 lbs and bike 233. I guess I am completely out of luck on my second bike... I'll keep you updates, but I bet your dualsport will be too heavy unless your hitch is significantly lighter than mine. Course they might be under-estimating the capability.
Thanks! With a 4 door, at least I am within specs for 1 of my bikes on this.Per the owners manual the max tongue weight is 200lbs for a 2dr and 350lbs for a 4dr. Page 352
Which is 10% of the max trailer load.Per the owners manual the max tongue weight is 200lbs for a 2dr and 350lbs for a 4dr. Page 352