To safely tow a trailer, you should
observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the
guidelines in this section.
The
maximum weight you can tow
depends on several factors. See
page for limits for your towing
situation. Towing a load that is too
heavy can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling and
performance.
The weight that
the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
puts on the hitch should be
approximately 10 percent of the
trailer weight. Too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway. Too much
tongue load reduces front-tire
traction and steering control.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Load Limits
Total Trailer Weight: Tongue Load:
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Exceeding any load limit or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
beforestartingtodrive.
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