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STARTING AND OPERATING
TongueWeight(TW)
ofhitchesarethemostpopularonthemarkettodayand
Thetongueweightisthedownwardforceexertedonthe they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
hitchballbythetrailer.Inmostcases,itshouldnotbeless sizedtrailers.
than10%ormorethan15%ofthetrailerload.Youmust
considerthisaspartoftheloadonyourvehicle.
Aweight-distributing system works by applying lever-
Weight-DistributingHitch
FrontalArea
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
widthofthefrontofatrailer.
thetowvehicle’sfrontaxleandthetraileraxle(s).When
usedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers’directions,it
provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing
safety.Theadditionofafriction/hydraulicswaycontrol
alsodampensswaycausedbytrafficandcrosswindsand
contributespositivelytotowvehicleandtrailerstability.
Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load
equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue
TrailerSwayControl–Mechanical
Thetrailerswaycontrolisatelescopinglinkthatcanbe
installedbetweenthehitchreceiverandthetrailertongue
thattypicallyprovidesadjustablefrictionassociatedwith
thetelescopingmotiontodampenanyunwantedtrailer
swayingmotionswhiletraveling.
Weight-CarryingHitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights(TW)andmayberequireddependingonVehicle
weight,justasifitwereluggagelocatedatahitchballor andTrailerconfiguration/loadingtocomplywithGross
someotherconnectingpointofthevehicle.Thesekinds AxleWeightRating(GAWR)requirements.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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