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STARTING AND OPERATING
Gross Axle Weigh t Ratin g (GAWR)
Fron tal Area
The GAWR is the maxim um capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribu te the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
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.
WARN ING!
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.
Weigh t-Carryin g Hitch
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 of
hitches are the most popular on the market tod ay and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
Tongue Weigh t (TW)
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.
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