Tongue load
Total trailer weight
x100 = 9 to 11% (*
1
)
or 15% (*
2
)
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"Total trailer weight "Tongue load
D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the
tongue load is 9 to 11 % for weight carrying hitch (*
1
) or 15
% for weight distributing hitch (*
2
) of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximum load of the following.
Weight distributing hitch 440 kg (975 lb.)
Weight carrying hitch 295 kg (650 lb.)
D 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.
Hitches
D If you wish to install a trailer hitch, please consult your Lexus
dealer regarding the weight distribution capabilities of the hitch.
D Use only a hitch which is recommended by the hitch
manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
D The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and
installed according to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
D The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease.
Trailer ball
Follow these easy steps to properly determine the correct trailer ball
for your application:
1. Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler. Most
couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size. The sizes
you’ll most likely find stamped on the coupler are:
Trailer Class
Typical Trailer Ball Size
III 2−5/16 in.
II 2 in.
I 1−7/8 in.
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