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TRAILERTOWINGWEIGHTS
Max.GTW(GrossTrailer
Wt.)
Engine/Transmission
FrontalArea
Max.TongueWt. 1
2.4L
NAand2.4LTurbo/
Automatic*
NAand2.4LTurbo/
Manual*
20
20
sqft(1.9sqm)
sqft(1.9sqm)
1000lbs(454kg)
110lbs(50kg)
110lbs(50kg)
2.4L
1000lbs(454kg)
*
1
NA(NaturallyAspirated)
Thetrailertongueweightmustbeconsideredaspartofthecombinedweightofoccupantsandcargo,and
5
shouldneverexceedtheweightreferencedontheTireandLoadingInformationplacard.Refertothefollowing
“Tire–SafetyInformation”sectioninthismanual.
Refertolocallawsformaximumtrailertowingspeeds.
TrailerandTongueWeight
whichwillcauselossofcontrolofthevehicleandtrailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
manytraileraccidents.
Alwaysloadatrailerwith60%to65%oftheweightin
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle.Loadsbalancedoverthewheelsorheavierinthe
rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side,
Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight
stampedonyourbumperortrailerhitch.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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