Towing a Trailer
•
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
The total weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all cargo,
and
the
tongue load must not exceed:
4,430 lbs (2,010 kg)
•
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR):
The total weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all cargo, and the
tongue load must not exceed:
2,425 lbs (1,100 kg)
on the front axle
2,050 lbs (930 kg)
on the rear axle
Exceeding load limits or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously
injured or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
before starting to drive.
Checking Loads
The best way to confirm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the tongue
load the first time you set up a
towing combination (a fully-loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
Driving
