Tongue load
Keepthe tongue load between 9 and 11% of the
totaltrailer load within the maximum tongue load
limits shown in the following Towing
Load/Specification chart. If the tongue load be-
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper tongue load.
Maximum gross vehicle weight/maximum gross axle weight
The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
must not exceed. GVWR shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The
gross vehicle weight equals the combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers,
luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. In addition, front or rear
gross axle weight must not exceed GAWR
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label.
TOWINGLOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
Unit:lb (kg)
MAXIMUM
TOWINGLOAD 1,000(454)
MAXIMUM
TONGUELOAD 100 (45.4)
TOWING SAFETYTrailer hitch
Choose a proper hitch for a vehicle and trailer.
Makesure the trailer hitch is securely attached to
the vehicle, to help avoid personal injury or
propertydamage due to sway caused by cross-
winds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
Hitch ball
Choosea hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
쐌The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on top of the ball.
쐌Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
쐌The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
holediameter. The hitch ball shank should be
TI1011M TI1012M
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