Park the vehicle on level ground.
Measure and record the distance
from the ground to the bottom of
the trailer hitch.
Connect the fully loaded trailer to
the hitch.
Measure again from the ground to
the same spot on the bottom of the
hitch.
Subtract the second measurement
from the first measurement. Refer
to Fig. 1.
Ifthedifferenceis:
1’’ = 150 lbs (68 kg)
1 ¾’’ = 250 lbs (114 kg)
2 ½’’ = 350 lbs (160 kg)
3’’ = 450 lbs (205 kg)
3 ¼’’ = over 450 lbs (205 kg)
Ifthedifferenceismorethan
3 ¼’’ you have too much tongue
load at the rear. Move or
remove cargo from the trailer
and the vehicle and measure
again.
If the estimated trailer weight and
tongue load do not exceed the limits,
drive your trailer to a public scale
fully loaded with all occupants and
cargo you plan to take on the road.
If your trailer lights burn out, check
toseeifthereareanyblownfuses
(see page ).
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To Estimate the Tongue Load
Fig. 1
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Lights
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