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Driving tips
Weight of the trailer tongue
The nose weight of any trailer is an
important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-
cle. This weight includes the curb
weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
will tow a trailer, you must add the
nose weight to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
After you've loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be
able to correct them simply by mov-
ing some items around in the trailer.
Towbar hitches
It's important to have the correct tow-
bar hitch equipment. Crosswinds,
large trucks going by, and rough
roads are a few reasons why you’ll
need the right towbar hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
• Will you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer towbar hitch? If you
do, then be sure to seal the holes
later when you remove the towbar
hitch.
If you don’t seal them, deadly car-
bon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are
not intended for towbar hitches. Do
not attach rental towbar hitches or
other bumper-type towbar hitches
to them. Use only a frame-mounted
towbar hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
WARNING
• Never load a trailer with more
weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately
60% of the total trailer load;
the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total
trailer load.
• Never exceed the maximum
weight limits of the trailer or
trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury.
Check
weights and loading at a com-
mercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped with
scales.
• An improperly loaded trailer
can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.