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Vehicle/Trailer Loading
To load your vehicle and trailer properly,
you must know how to measure gross
trailer weight and trailer nose weight.
Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of the
trailer plus all the cargo in it. You can
measure gross trailer weight by putting
the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
Nose Weight is the downward force
exerted on the tow bar by the trailer
coupler, with the trailer fully loaded and
the coupler at its normal towing height.
This weight can be measured using a
bathroom scales.
The weight of your loaded trailer (Gross
Trailer Weight) should never exceed the
“Towing capacity”.
Distribute cargo in your trailer so that nose
weight is about 10% of gross trailer weight,
but does not exceed “Maximum vertical
load on trailer hitch point”. You should
measure gross trailer weight and nose
weight before towing to make sure that
your load is properly distributed.
Improper weight distribution of your
trailer may result in poor vehicle
handling and swaying of the trailer.
Always make sure that trailer nose
weight is about 10% of gross trailer
weight, but does not exceed “Maxi-
mum vertical load on trailer hitch
point”. Also make sure that the cargo
is properly secured. Failure to
observe this requirement may result
in an accident.
Never overload your trailer or your
vehicle. Gross trailer weight must
never exceed the “Towing capacity”.
Gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle , all the
occupants, accessories including
tow bars and a trailer hitch, cargo
and trailer nose weight) must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) listed in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
Additional Trailer Towing Warnings
Connect trailer lights and hook up
safety chains every time you tow.
CAUTION
Because towing a trailer puts
additional stress on your vehicle,
more frequent maintenance will be
required than under normal driving
conditions. Follow the schedule for
“Maintenance Recommended under
Severe Driving Conditions”.
VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
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