Weight
of
the
Trailer
T0ngu.e
The tongue load (A)
of
any trailer is an important
weight to measure because
it
affects,the total capacity
weight
of
your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo’ you may carry in
it, and the people who will be riding in the
vehcle. And
if you will tow
a
trailer, you must subtract the tongue
load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your
vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading
Your
Vehicle” in the Index for more information about
your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
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A
B
If you’re using
a
weight-carrying hitch, the trailer
tongue
(A)
should weigh
10%.
of
the total loaded trailer
weight
(B).
If you have
a
weight-distributing hitch, the
trailer tongue (A)-should weigh 12% of the total loaded
trailer weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately,
to see if the weights are
proper.
If
they aren’t, you may be able to get them right
simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight
on
Your
Vehicle’s,
Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated’to
the
recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these
numbers
on
the Certification label at the rear edge
of
the
driver’s door
‘or
see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the
Index. Then be sure you don’t
go
over the
GVW
limit
for your vehicle, including the weight of the
trailer tongue.
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