This is relatively consistent with how things have been with the "WK2" now for a few years with the exception of availability on Limited if you are correct it's not offered. The Trailer Tow Group option has not been available on Laredo or Laredo derived packages like the Altitude for a few years now. I'm not sure how they can do a Class III on a V6 (which has not been the case with "WK2") because of the 6200 lbs towing limit. Class III tops out at 5000 lbs. Unless, of course, they are derating the WL-74 with that particular package. Historically, they have used a Class IV capable hitch receiver regardless of engine (even when the V6 was only rated for 5000 lbs MY11-13) as it was simple.

To your last question, again, based on history, without factory towing, the capacities may be limited as they have been with the "WK2". Until full specifications are published, we will have to wait and see about that. Factory towing has been more than a hitch receiver and wiring...depending on the trim and engine, there are other things in electrical, suspension and cooling that were part of the package.

 

Thanks Jim. Yes, If you look at their build for the Limited trim, the Trailer-Tow Package is not listed as Standard equipment and is not even an option as a package or accessory. Seem like a play by Stellantis to push people to higher trim levels = more profit. Unless the Trailhawk is your thing, then you need to jump to an Overland to get towing.

To my earlier point, if you want towing, it moves the cost of a GC more in line with other premium brand options when finalizing a purchase decision.

 

I certainly hope it's not required to go to the Trailhawk or Overland trim to get a towing package. That wasn't the case in previous years as far as I can tell. I am wondering if this is just a matter of time. You can't option a Limited with the Luxury Tech group, either, yet, as an example. Spending $10K or more just to get a tow package is crazy.

I am embarrassed how many times I've hit the build configuration tool and done other sleuthing. In the hopes someone else gets a benefit of my wasted time, here's what I've found.

On the Stellantis media room, there is a 2022 Grand Cherokee specifications sheet (right hand side, way down the page, direct link to PDF) that shows the tow ratings per engine. It does not list packages or availability by trim level.

I can't remember which forum I found the link to these on, but there are a set of PDFs that show feature availability. It's on a site with the URL stellantis-na-product-media.info, which seems to be owned by a Detroit-based marketing agency, and is branded Stellantis. I do not know if it's for real or not, but I would guess they'd be hit with a cease-and-desist pretty quickly if they're not legit. (FWIW the official media room PDF is hosted by a URL that looks to be owned by that same marketing agency, Iconic [again: I've wasted too much time on this].)

On this page for the 2022, there are a set of Stellantis "feature availability" sheets that show that the Trailer and Tow package (Trailer-tow Group I with Class IV receiver, 7/4 pin harness, load-leveling rear suspension) will be available for the Limited.

I certainly hope that's true as part of the appeal (and need) of the Grand Cherokee is as a tow vehicle.

 

Celos - Thanks!! Nice detective work and I appreciate you sharing. I was having a hard time digesting a $10k bump to get the trailer-tow package on a trim level I prefer as well. If there is no Trailer-Tow Package available on the Limited I’d be in an Overland and that’s getting into a price point where my wife would probably start to seriously consider other options.

I’ll be keeping an eye on it and will put a call in to a dealership here in the Chicagoland area soon so I can start to get their Input as well.

 

I called and spoke w my local dealership today. As Jim has noted, very fluid. Since they don’t anticipate any WL74s arriving until some time next year, he was sharing information based off what he has observed coming in on the WL75. He also said some of the higher trim level WL75s are coming in without the hitch but with the harness, cooler, etc. He thinks supply issues etc. are directing those parts to Dodge Ram and Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer. It sounds like an evolving situation so I’m going to hold tight as long as possible in hopes it starts to resolve itself and there is clarity on what will be coming in as standard or as part of a package with regards to towing. As Tom Petty said, the waiting is the hardest part.

 

He also said some of the higher trim level WL75s are coming in without the hitch but with the harness, cooler, etc. He thinks supply issues etc. are directing those parts to Dodge Ram and Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer.

Given that this kind of thing tends to be integrated into the bumper, I'm very sceptical that the hitch receiver is shared across those other vehicles as they are larger and Body on Frame, not UniBody. Be careful of things that dealers pull out of their backsides...

 

That's useful to know. Was your dealer talking about 2021 WL75s? Or 2022s?

It is entirely possible that the Limited trim isn't fancy enough to warrant getting the parts over higher trim levels with their higher margins. The fact that I think the Limited is a good value that balances price and features is also a reason for Jeep to push the features, and the buyers, to other trim levels. As Tom Petty also said, undoubtedly thinking about Stellantis, "Don't do me like that."

The fact that you can option a Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited with the tow package and the Luxury Tech group—albeit without any pricing yet—could also support the idea that the chips and the parts and the love are flowing to higher trim margin models.

I can limp my current car along for another year or so if I have to, though it's getting less reliable and the creature comforts are failing. I just spent 30 minutes draining the rainwater out of my current vehicle's rear hatch, which is fun.

 

Thanks for this thread, as the Jeep website was confusing me - I couldn't find tow package on any trim, now I can find it on Overland and Trailhawk but not on the trim I want which is Limited.

 

Yes - I still don’t see the Tow Package as standard equipment or as a package / option in any form on the Limited. You could confirm that’s the case with dealerships now.

A little frustrating because the jump from a Limited to an Overland is meaningful $ if you aren’t interested in the Trailhawk which is more of a niche trim. I’m sure that plays into their strategy to push buyers into higher trims to get a factory tow package.

 

Keep in mind that the Trailer Towing option was not standard on the "WK2" Limited for awhile. I believe they are still juggling what will or will not be available as options/packages for the WL at the present time.

 

That may be the case but if you order right now I think it’s misleading to imply it might be available on the Limited when every data point we have available at this time says otherwise. I certainly wouldn’t head into a Limited purchase decision if I wanted / needed a Tow Package unless I had assurances from my dealership that it was included and that I could decline it if they said it does and the reality of the matter is contrary.

That‘s setting aside the fact remains if you want the Tow Package the game to push folks into a higher trim package is definitely In play. JMHO.

 

It looks like the Tow Package is now an available package on most models of the WL 2 row in the online Build tool now.

 

Maybe they’ve been on the forum! 😆

 

For clarity, what has been added on the Build & Price tool is a “Trailer Tow Prep Group” on the Laredo, Altitude and Limited trims. The wiring harness etc. is not mentioned as being included in that package but who knows.

 

Ahh, yeah. You're right. Well, hopefully it is an attempt to build in the foundational components of the package that can only be factory installed, and whatever components are in short supply can be added later at a dealership when the parts become available.

 

They certainly are not clear on the question about the hitch receiver, although it's shown in the photos...perhaps someone "dealing with a dealer" on an order can ask them to get clarification from Jeep and reply back here in this thread.

 

I went back to the 2021 Grand Cherokee build tool and it also shows the tow hitch in the rotating picture of your build after you select the Tow Package. It goes away if you deselect the Tow Package. The 2022 image does not change when you select the Trailer Tow Prep Group, even though the hitch is shown in the package option.

 

I was at the local dealer today. What I was told was that the prep group consists of everything except the hitch, because the hitch is backordered but probably only another 3-5 weeks. I was told that the wiring is included.
(I cannot vouch for the accuracy, but this is what I was told.)

 

I may get to a dealership this weekend but I’m sure it will be clear as mud after that!

 

It would be nutty if the hitch, the auto-leveling, etc. was included but not the 7/4 pin wiring. Not impossible, but nutty.

 

Stopped and met w/ the sales guy I’ve talked to about the WL-74 a couple times now. Regarding the Trailer Tow Prep Group, he pulled up the details on their system and we both looked at it. Based on what we both saw, there was agreement that it appears to exclude the 4/7 pin harness and the hitch at this time. That is applicable to Laredo, Altitude and Limited trims as well as possibly the 4x2 Overland trim if you are using the build & price to gauge things before firming up where you intend to purchase.

He suggested this package puts the vehicle in a better position for an aftermarket install. I guess it might position it for a DIY or dealer install of OEM harness and hitch as well.

Just sharing what I was able to gather from a quick visit.

 

Thanks for posting this. FWIW this is about a WL75 order, but, after reading this thread, similar story I am getting from the dealer. Sales guy I ordered my 22 GCL Limited through said that the only trims he was seeing in his system (as of 1/11) that included a receiver and wiring “for sure” was the Overland trim. That said, the Trailer Tow Prep Group package was available on the Limited, so I added it. He says he thought the receiver and wiring would soon be pulled from the Overland and higher trims as well on 1/15…their monthly update. This was indeed the case when I checked back. He said it was a supply chain issue with parts. He did say he the dealer install of factory parts when available is the best option, pretty much saying since the higher trims don’t even have the option (other than the Trailer Tow Prep Group). He quoted around $800 for a dealer install. I’d be surprised, given the faster pace of my build than anticipated, that I’d be waiting any more than 6 weeks. As for the receiver not being on the build now, it seems like a mere timing issue. I would guess they prefer to crank more out and add part later as they get them. I am glad that the receiver and hitch can be added. If they were missing other parts (sun roof, larger touch screens, etc….) that can’t be bolted on after the fact, that would be a disaster for them and for sure cost sales.

Stopped and met w/ the sales guy I’ve talked to about the WL-74 a couple times now. Regarding the Trailer Tow Prep Group, he pulled up the details on their system and we both looked at it. Based on what we both saw, there was agreement that it appears to exclude the 4/7 pin harness and the hitch at this time. That is applicable to Laredo, Altitude and Limited trims as well as possibly the 4x2 Overland trim if you are using the build & price to gauge things before firming up where you intend to purchase.

He suggested this package puts the vehicle in a better position for an aftermarket install. I guess it might position it for a DIY or dealer install of OEM harness and hitch as well.

Just sharing what I was able to gather from a quick visit.

 

That’s interesting.

Wonder if they are taking the same approach on the WL-74? Haven’t heard anything about the harness and hitch being pulled on the upper level trims of the WL-74. I wasn’t placing an order today so didn‘t do a deep dive on it.

 

That’s interesting.

Wonder if they are taking the same approach on the WL-74? Haven’t heard anything about the harness and hitch being pulled on the upper level trims of the WL-74. I wasn’t placing an order today so didn‘t do a deep dive on it.

It's likely the same parts so any supply chain challenges are going to affect both 3-row and 2-row. It will be interesting to see how Jeep handles this.

 

I have the trailer prep group Hitch receiver and plug are not included. you after purchase them separately. The picture is very deceiving and good luck getting the mopar hitch waiting 6 weeks and still no date on production.

 

Questioned the dealer about the difference in costs of the receiver/wiring missing from the tow package….got the answer I was hoping, though, seriously doubt that this will be reality.

 

As of today on the Overland 4x4 trim, both the 7 & 4 Pin Wiring Harness (Code XF2) and the Class IV Receiver Hitch (Code XFH) are showing as included standard equipment. Obviously if it is important to you, confirm w/ your dealer on the model(s) that are of interest to you.

 

I ordered a wl74 overland today and it lists the trailer tow package on the build list fwiw.

 

I ordered a limited WL 74 , and hitch from parts department . it was only $270, easy install, pull the bumper, remove factory crash bar and install hitch.
trailer Hitch
Product ID: 68375427AA

 

Are you planning to install the OEM wiring harness as well?

 

I was curiuos about the wiring harness but a really good point about the other supporting components that make up the full factory tow package such as the trans. cooler, etc.

I guess if you plan to use it as we have w our MDX which has just been for a hitch mounted bike rack it’s probably not a big deal. That being said, I don’t want to be limited on that front w this purchase and will only go w a factory set up. Wish I found the Atlas remotely compelling, SEL Premium R Line has a standard 5k lb. towing capacity and is about $10k less than the 2022 Overland WL-74. Very utilitarian vibes tho and just feels like a giant compromise.

 

I was curiuos about the wiring harness but a really good point about the other supporting components that make up the full factory tow package such as the trans. cooler, etc.

I guess if you plan to use it as we have w our MDX which has just been for a hitch mounted bike rack it’s probably not a big deal. That being said, I don’t want to be limited on that front w this purchase and will only go w a factory set up. Wish I found the Atlas remotely compelling, SEL Premium R Line has a standard 5k lb. towing capacity and is about $10k less than the 2022 Overland WL-74. Very utilitarian vibes tho and just feels like a giant compromise.

Same,..bike rack and garden trailer. Still, I want to be able to pull out boat if we need to.
Went through the thoughts process with the VW. The Atlas is pretty bland, but, very solid. The towing has always been great, but, the weight of the SUV has always been high as well. Pricing totally intriguing.