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The weight that the tongue of a fully
loaded trailer puts on the hitch
shouldbe5to10percentofthetotal
trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8
to 15 percent of total trailer weight
for all other trailers. (See page
for limits for your towing
situation). Too much tongue load
reduces front-tire traction and
steering control. Too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load must not exceed:
on the front axle
on the front axle
on the rear axle
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1:ExceptLXmodels
on the rear axle
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4WD models:
2WD models:
4WD models:
2WD models:
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Towing a Trailer
Tongue Load
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR):
Driving
439
5,952 lbs (2,700 kg)
6,096 lbs (2,765 kg)
2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)
3,362 lbs (1,525 kg)
3,251 lbs (1,475 kg)
2,921 lbs (1,325 kg)
3,196 lbs (1,450 kg)
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