User Guide
A
B
If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer
tongue
(A)
should weigh
10
percent
of
the total loaded
trailer weight
(B).
If
you’re using a weight-distributing
hitch, the trailer tongue
(A) should weigh
12
percent
of
the total loaded trailer weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately,
to
see if the weights are
proper.
If
they aren‘t,
you
may be able
to
get
them right
simply
by
moving some items around
in
the trailer.
Total Weight
on
Your
Vehicle’s
Tires
Be sure your vehicle‘s tires are inflated to the upper
limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the
CertificationRire label
on
the driver’s door edge, above
the
door
latch, or see ‘.Tire Loading”
in
the
Index. Then
be sure
you
don’t
go
over the
GVW
limit
for your
vehicle, including the weight
of
the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important
to
have
the
correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a
few reasons
why
you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
If
you‘ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than
2,000
lbs.
(900
kg),
be sure
to
use
a
properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and
sway control
of
the proper size. This equipment
is
very important for proper vehicle loading and good
handling when you’re driving.
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