LARSON Bass - Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating; Towing Vehicle; Vehicle Towing Hitch

TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING
SECTION
8
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TRAILER GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
All trailers must display a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) decal, which shows
the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the trailer. The total weight of the boat
(fully loaded with fuel, batteries, water, etc.), engine, gear and trailer must never
exceed the GVWR.
TOWING VEHICLE
The towing vehicle must be able to safely pull the full trailer and boat load. Never
pull a trailer load that exceeds the vehicle’s towing capacity; you risk losing control
of the trailer and/or vehicle. Before trailering, always check the Vehicle Operator’s
Manual for maximum towing/trailering load specifications and maximum gross
vehicle weight specifications that include the fully loaded trailer.
VEHICLE TOWING HITCH
The towing vehicle must be able to safely pull the full trailer and boat load. The
vehicle must have a towing hitch that is capable of safely handling the trailering
load and tongue weight of the trailer.
Hitches are designed for many applications and can vary in style. Use professional
assistance when selecting the correct hitch and hitch ball for the towing
application.
Control Hazard: A vehicle hitch that is underrated or
improperly installed can lead to loss of control of the trailer and/or vehicle.
Never use a hitch that is not rated to pull the maximum weight of the trailering
load or that is not rated for the maximum tongue weight that the trailering
load applies.
Hitches are divided into classes that specify the trailer’s gross trailer weight and
maximum tongue weight for each class.