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Towing with a tongue weight more than 15% or less than 10% of gross trailer
weight greatly increases the likelihood for loss of vehicle control.
Always use a hitch ball with a rating that equals or exceeds the trailer Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW). Always use a hitch ball size that correctly matches
your trailer coupler size and make sure it is coupled securely before towing.
Measuring weight distribution setup well does not ensure safe towing. The
operator is responsible for making necessary adjustments to the hitch to
optimize weight distribution and sway control. Each trip is different, and the
weight distribution setup and towing performance should be evaluated by
the operator and adjusted when necessary.
Never tow with your hitch adjusted incorrectly.
Check all hardware before each trip. Do not tow your trailer until all bolts
and nuts have been checked for wear and fatigue, are properly tightened,
and all pins and clips are securely in place.
Do not tow with your hitch engaged on rough roads, through profound
ditches, dips, or swales, or while launching a boat if you need more rear
wheel traction. Excessive strain on the spring bars and hitch head may cause
hitch fatigue or failure.
If your dealer installed your hitch, verify that it is still adjusted correctly
after loading your trailer and tow vehicle for your trip.
Replace worn, faded, or unreadable warning stickers on the hitch.
Do not transfer hitch to a different tow vehicle or trailer without adjusting
the hitch for proper setup and weight distribution.
Do not loosen or remove any part of the hitch while the hitch is under load.
Use the tongue jack to take the tension off the weight distribution bars
before removing the L-pins.
Always secure the tow vehicle and trailer with the parking brake and wheel
chocks before setting up or adjusting the hitch.
Disengage weight distribution before towing or backing the trailer where
there is a significant transition in grade which puts excessive strain on the
hitch, e.g. backing from a flat street to a steep uphill driveway.
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