TOWING
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HITCHING UP
Hitching up your trailer is something that will become almost second nature
with practice. The following section includes proper hitch load distribution.
Proper training on connecting your trailer to a tow vehicle is essential for safety.
Please see your dealer or other qualified personnel for instruction on the proper
hitching of your trailer. Safety chain use on the hitch are required in all states.
Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution
When a trailer is hitched up properly to a tow vehicle with a load equalizing
hitch, approximately 1/3 of the trailer’s tongue weight will be on the trailer’s
axles and 2/3 will be transferred to the tow vehicle, 1/3 of this weight transfer
will be carried by the front wheels and 1/3 by the rear wheels of the tow vehicle
(See diagram), Thus, the tire load of each wheel on the tow vehicle will be
increased by 1/6 of the trailer’s tongue weight. The tire air pressure of the tow
vehicle should be increased to compensate for this additional weight. Refer to
the vehicle’s owner’s manual for this information.
Percentage of Tongue Load
distributed to car and or trailer wheels
