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Weight Limits
The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.
TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT
Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.
GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT
Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT
The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight
distribution when loading the trailer.
CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight dierences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by
10% for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load
indicated under the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer
towing-load table. If the determined maximum total towing load weight is
exceeded, the engine and other power train parts may be damaged.
Before Driving
Towing
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