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Weigh t-Carryin g Hitch
WARN ING!
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongu e
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
som e other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind s
of hitches are the most popular on the market tod ay and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sized trailers.
It is importan t that you do not exceed the maxim um
fron t or rear GAWR. A dangerou s drivin g condition
can resu lt if eith er ratin g is exceed ed. You could lose
control of the veh icle and have an accid ent.
Tongue Weigh t (TW)
Weigh t-Distrib utin g Hitch
Tongu e weight (TW) is the downw ard force exerted on
the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it shou ld not be
less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load . You
must consid er this as part of the load on you r vehicle.
A weight-d istribu ting system works by applying lever- 5
age throu gh spring (load ) bars. They are typ ically used
for heavier load s, to distribu te trailer tongu e weight to
the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When
used in accord ance with the manu factu rers’ directions, it
provid es for a more level rid e, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing tow ing
safety. The addition of a friction / hyd rau lic sway control
also dampens sway caused by traffic and crossw ind s and
contribu tes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.
Trailer sway control and a weight distribu ting (load
equ alizing) hitch are recom mend ed for heavier Tongu e
Weights (TW) and may be requ ired depend ing on Vehicle
and Trailer configu ration / load ing to comply with gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) requ irem ents.
Fron tal Area
Frontal area is the maxim um height and maxim um width
of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Con trol
The trailer sway control is a telescop ing link that can be
installed betw een the hitch receiver and the trailer tongu e
that typ ically provid es adjustable friction associated with
the telescop ing motion to dampen any unw anted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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