DRIVING TIPS
Too little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
Too much tongue load reduces front-
tire traction and steering control.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
WARNING
An improperly loaded trailer
can cause loss of control of
your vehicle.
The tongue load of any trailer is an
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•
important
weight
to
measure
because it affects the total gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehicle.
This weight includes the curb weight
of the vehicle, any cargo you may
carry in it, and the people who will be
riding in the vehicle. And if you tow a
trailer, you must add the tongue load
to the GVW because your vehicle will
also be carrying that weight.
Never load a trailer with more
weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately
60%
of the total trailer load;
the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total
trailer load.
The trailer tongue should weigh a
maximum of 10% of the total loaded
trailer weight. 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 correct them simply
by moving some items around in the
trailer.
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Never exceed the maximum
weight limits of the trailer or
trailer
towing
equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal
injury.
Check
weights and loading at a com-
scale or highway
patrol office equipped with
scales.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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