Trailer Recommendations
You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo
Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of
the load your vehicle can carry.
It
doesn’t include
the weight of the people inside. But you can figure about
150
Ibs.
(68
kg) for each seat. The total cargo load
must not be more than your vehicle’s CWR.
Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached,
so
that you
won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR.
If
you are using
a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the
spring bars in place.
You’ll get the best performance
if
you spread out the
weight of your load the right way, and
if
you choose the
correct hitch and trailer brakes.
For more information, see Towing a Trailer on
page
4-50.
Towing a Trailer
If you don’t use
e
correct equipment a..-.
drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example,
if
the trailer
is
too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
--
or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. You may also damage your
vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only
if
you have followed all the steps in this section.
Ask your dealer for advice and information
about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Notice:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To
pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your dealer for
important information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Additional rear axle maintenance
is
required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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