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someotherconnectingpointofthevehicle.Thesekindof
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sizedtrailers.
WARNING!
Itisimportantthatyoudonotexceedthemaximum
frontorrearGAWR.Adangerousdrivingcondition
canresultifeitherratingisexceeded.Youcouldlose
controlofthevehicleandhaveanaccident.
Weight-DistributingHitch
A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying
leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically
usedforheavierloads,todistributetrailertongueweight
to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Whenusedinaccordancewiththemanufacturers’direc-
tions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more
consistentsteeringandbrakecontrol,therebyenhancing
towingsafety.Theadditionofafriction/hydraulicsway
TrailerTongueWeight(TW)
TheTWisthedownwardforceexertedonthehitchball
bythetrailer.Inmostcasesitshouldnotbelessthan10%
ormorethan15%ofthetrailerload.Youmustconsider
thisaspartoftheloadonyourvehicle.
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FrontalArea
Thefrontalareaisthemaximumheightmultipliedbythe control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cross-
maximumwidthofthefrontofatrailer.
winds, and contributes positively to tow vehicle and
trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight-
distributing(loadequalizing)hitcharerecommendedfor
heaviertrailertongueweights(TW)andmayberequired
Weight-CarryingHitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight,justasifitwereluggagelocatedatahitchballor
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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