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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
Thefrontalareaisthemaximumheightmultipliedbythe for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
maximumwidthofthefrontofatrailer.
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 | 2011 |
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