TRAILER TOWING
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully prior to and after any towing operation.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
2nd unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings. The
weight of the additional “body” must be subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
Provided the vehicle’s GAWR, GVWR and GCWR are not exceeded, your
vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer of
up to 12,500 lbs. To calculate the maximum trailer weight your vehicle
can tow, subtract the towing vehicle’s actual loaded weight from its
GCWR. For example, if your vehicle has a 26,000 lbs. (11,794 kg) GCWR
and your loaded vehicle’s actual weight is 16,000 lbs (7,258 kg), then the
maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow is 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).
Note:
The maximum allowable trailer weight is not to exceed 12,500 lbs
(5,670 kg). There may be some instances where your vehicle is lightly
loaded or empty and the calculated maximum trailer weight exceeds
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg). In these instances, the maximum allowable trailer
weight is limited to a maximum of 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg).
Note:
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Vehicle
Rating Decal.
WARNING:
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Model
Maximum GVWR -
lbs. (kg)*
Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
LCF
15000 (6804)
26000 (11794)
16000 (7258)
26000 (11794)
17950 (8142)
26000 (11794)
17999 (8164)
26000 (11794)
19500 (8845)
26000 (11794)
* Refer to your Vehicle Rating Decal for your vehicle’s GVWR.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Driving
93
