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Towing Load Limits
Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo and
everything in or on it shown in the table
below. Towing loads in excess of this
can seriously affect vehicle handling
and performance and can damage the
engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based
on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg).
• Each occupant has 17.6 lbs (8 kg) cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo or accessories reduce the maximum trailer
weight and maximum tongue load.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.
• Each occupant weighs 150 lbs (68 kg).
• Each occupant has 17.6 lb (8 kg) of cargo in the cargo area.
• Any additional weight, cargo, or accessories reduce the maximum trailer
weight and maximum tongue load.
Tongue Load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer on the hitch should be
approximately:
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Boat trailers: 5% - 15% of the total
trailer weight.
Other trailers: 10% - 15% of total trailer
weight.
Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to
drive.
How to weigh the trailer loads using a public scale
Check each weight in the order indicated as shown. Refer to the table
below for each weight's limit except for the tongue load.
• If you cannot weigh the rear axle, subtract 1 from 2.
• The maximum gross combined weight (4) decreases by 2% for every 1,000
feet (305m) of elevation.
• To calculate the tongue load, subtract 5 from 6.
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