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Tongue load
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x 100 = 9 to
11%
Total trailer weight
•
The
trailer
cargo load should be
distributed so
that
the
tongue
load
is 9
to
11
% of the total
trailer
weight, not exceeding
the
maximum
load of
225
kg
(496 lb.).
• Never load the trailer with more
weight
in
the
back
than
in
the
front. About 60%
of
the
trailer
load
should be in the front
half
of
the
trailer
and
the
remaining
40%
in
the
rear.
BRAKES AND
SAFETY
CHAINS
• Toyota recommends
trailers
with brakes
that
conform
to
any
applicable
state
law.
• Safety chains must
always
be used be-
tween
the
towing
vehicle
and
the
trail-
er. Leave
sufficient
slack
in
the
chains
for turns. The chains
should
cross
un-
der
the
trailer
tongue
to
prevent
the
tongue from dropping
to
the
ground in
case it
becomes
damaged
or
the
trailer
separates from
the
vehicle.
For
correct
safety
chains procedures,
follow
the
hitch or
trailer
manufacturer's
recom-
mendations.
NOTICE
Do
not
use
axle-mounted
hitches
as
they
can cause
damage
to
the
axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels
or
tires.
HITCHES
• Use only a hitch which is recom-
mended by the hitch
manufacturer
and
conforms to the total
trailer
weight re-
quirement.
• Follow the directions supplied by
the
hitch manufacturer, and bolt
the
hitch
securely to the vehicle. Lubricate
the
hitch ball with a
light
coat
of grease.
• Toyota recommends removing
the
tongue whenever you are not towing a
trailer
to reduce
the
possibility
of addi-
tional damage caused
if
your
vehicle
is
struck
from behind.
o If removing the hitch assembly, seal
any mounting holes in
the
vehicle
body
to
prevent entry of pollutants such as
exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
189
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