Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual page 312

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STARTING AND OPERATING
Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight
of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in
combination.
NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a
150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence
of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the
front and rear axles. Distribute the load
over the front and rear axles evenly. Make
sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/
Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting
and Operating" for further information.
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WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed
the maximum front or rear GAWR. A
dangerous driving condition can re-
sult if either rating is exceeded. You
could lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force
exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In
most cases, it should not be less than 10%
or more than 15% of the trailer load. You
must consider this as part of the load on
your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height
multiplied by the maximum width of the
front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control – Electronic
Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)" in "Starting
and Operating" for further information.
Trailer Sway Control – Mechanical
The trailer sway control is a telescoping
link that can be installed between the hitch
receiver and the trailer tongue that typi-
cally provides adjustable friction associ-
ated with the telescoping motion to
dampen any unwanted trailer swaying
motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the
trailer tongue weight, just as if it were
luggage located at a hitch ball or some
other connecting point of the vehicle.
These kinds of hitches are the most popu-
lar on the market today and they are