User Guide
A
B
If you’re using a weight-carryipg 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 limit for
cold tires.
You’ll
find these numbers
on
the Certification
label at the rear edge
of
the
driver’s door 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 use a step-bumper hitch, your bumper could
be damaged
in
sharp turns. Make sure you have
ample room when turning
to
avoid contact between
the trailer and the bumper.
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If
you’ll
be pulling
a
trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than
4,000
Ibs.
(1
800
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.