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Weigh t-Carryin g Hitch
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.
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’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
WARN ING!
An improp erly adjusted Weigh t Distrib utin g Hitch
system may red uce handlin g, stab ility, brak ing per-
form ance, and could resu lt in an accid ent.
Weigh t-Distrib utin g Hitch
A weight-d istribu ting system works by applying lever-
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
Weigh t Distrib utin g System s may not be compatib le
with Surge Brak e Cou plers. Con sult with you r hitch
and trailer manufactu rer or a rep utab le Recreation al
Vehicle dealer for addition al inform ation .
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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