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The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding 68 kg (150 lb.).
Never load the trailer with more
weight in the back than in the front.
About 60% of the trailer load
should be in thefront half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
HITCHES
Use only a weight carring hitch de-
signed for the total trailer weight. Toyota
does not recommend using a weight
distribution (load equalizing) hitch.
The hitch must be bolted securely to the
vehicle frame and installed according to
the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
The hitch ball should have a light coat of
grease.
Toyota recommends that the trailer
hitch be removed when not towing to
prevent injury and/or damage by the
hitch in event of a rear end collision. Af-
ter removing the hitch, the installation
area should be sealed to prevent entry
of exhaust fumes and mud.
NOTICE
Do not use an axle-mounting hitch
as it may cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels
and/or tires.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applicable
federal and state/provincial regulations.
A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
CAUTION
!
If the total trailer weight exceeds
272 kg (600 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
