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that typ ically provid es adjustable friction associated with also dampens sway caused by traffic and crossw ind s and
the telescop ing motion to dampen any unw anted trailer contribu tes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.
swaying motions while traveling.
Trailer sway control and a weight distribu ting (load
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.
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. This typ e of
hitch is the most popular on the market tod ay and is
commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers.
WARN ING!
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An improp erly adjusted weigh t-distrib utin g hitch
system may red uce handlin g, stab ility, brak ing
perform ance, and could resu lt in an accid ent.
Weigh t-distrib utin g hitch system s may not be
compatib le with surge brak e couplers. Con sult
with an authorized hitch and trailer manufactu rer
or a rep utab le authorized Recreation al Vehicle
dealer for addition al inform ation .
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’s axle(s). When
used in accord ance with the manu factu rer’s 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
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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