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Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and
everything in or on it. Refer to the table
on the following page for the maximum
allowable trailer weight.
WARNING
Exceeding the load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause
a collision, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Be sure to check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully before
driving.
Trailer weight
Tongue Load
Total Trailer Weight
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Check if the total load is within limits
at a public scale. If a public scale is not
available, add the estimated weight
of your cargo load to the weight of
your trailer (as specified by your trailer
manufacturer). In addition, measure the
tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge, or estimate it based on
the cargo distribution.
Tongue load
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
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The tongue load is extremely important
when setting up your trailer for towing
with your vehicle. Excessive tongue load
reduces front tire traction and steering
control. For example, too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable,
causing the trailer to sway because the
weight of the trailer is shifted to the rear.
The tongue load measured at the hitch
when fully loaded should be within 10-
15% of the total weight of the trailer.
Be sure to check the load of your vehicle
and trailer before driving. Check if the
total load is within limits at a public
scale. In addition, measure the tongue
load with an appropriate scale or tongue
gauge.
If a public scale is not available, estimate
the weight of your cargo load and add
the value to the weight of your trailer (as
specified by the trailer manufacturer).
Refer to the trailer's manual for
additional information.
Never exceed the gross vehicle weight
rating (GVWR) for your vehicle.