STARTING AND OPERATING
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TrailerandTrailerTongueWeight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
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,
whichwillcauselossofcontrolofthevehicleandtrailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
manytraileraccidents.
5
Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight
stampedonyourbumperortrailerhitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weightontherearaxleofthevehicle:
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•
Thetongueweightofthetrailer.
The weight of any other type of cargo/luggage or
equipmentputinoronyourvehicle.
•
Theweightofthedriverandallpassengers.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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