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Gross Com bination Weigh t Ratin g (GCWR)
The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total
perm issible weight of you r vehicle and trailer when
weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in-
clude a 150 lbs (68 kg) allow ance for the presence of a
driver).
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.
Fron tal Area
Gross Axle Weigh t Ratin g (GAWR)
The maxim um height and maxim um width of the front of
a trailer.
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.
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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.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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