Towing with a 2013 JK

[fljeeper]

I have a 2013 JKu Sahara Automatic with 3.73 gears and the towing package. It is rated to tow 3,500 lbs. I would like to tow a 3,443 lb R-Pod 192 travel trailer. I plan on towing with empty tanks and get our supplies and groceries near our destination. I know It will be at the published limit for the vehicle. When I compared the JK to the same year Grand Cherokee with the same engine and transmission the GC is rated to tow 5,000 lbs. The GC has a slightly shorter wheelbase and slightly wider track. The GC has IRS which I believed to be weaker to the D44 in the JK.

So...

Do you have experience towing with a similar JK and a similar weight travel trailer? If so what are your experiences?

And...

Any ideas why the Grand Cherokee is rated to tow 1,500 lbs more?

Thank you fellow Jeepers.

Dan

 

[Oscar-Mike]

I pull 3500# trailer on my 2 door with no problem. A 4 dr. is more stable in towing.