WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have an accident.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force ex-
erted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most
cases, it should not be less than 7% or more
than 10% of the trailer load. Tongue weight must
not exceed the lesser of either the hitch certifi-
cation rating, or the trailer tongue chassis rat-
ing. It should never be less than 4% of the trailer
load, and not less than 55 lbs (25 kg). You must
consider tongue load as part of the load on your
vehicle and its GAWR.
WARNING!
An improperly adjusted hitch system may
reduce handling, stability and braking perfor-
mance and could result in an accident. Con-
sult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer
or a reputable trailer/caravan dealer for ad-
ditional information.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multi-
plied by the maximum width of the front of a
trailer.
Breakaway Cable Attachment
European braking regulations for braked trailers
up to 7,700 lbs (3 500 kg) require trailers to be
fitted with either a secondary coupling or break-
away cable.
The recommended location for attaching the
normal trailer’s breakaway cable is in the
stamped slot located on the sidewall of the hitch
receiver.
With Attachment Point
•
For detachable tow bar, pass the cable
through the attachment point and clip it back
onto itself.
Detachable Ball Clip Loop Method
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