Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
Consider the following items when computing
the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.

The weight of any other type of cargo or

equipment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers.

NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also,
additional factory-installed options or
dealer-installed options must be considered as
part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to
the "Tire And Loading Information" placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential

to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to "Tires – General Informa-
tion" in "Servicing And Maintenance" for
proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation

pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire

damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
"Tires – General Information" in "Servicing
And Maintenance" for proper inspection
procedure.
STARTING AND OPERATING
When replacing tires, refer to "Tires –

General Information" in "Servicing And Main-
tenance" for proper tire replacement proce-
dures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake

system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause inad-
equate braking and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake

controller is required when towing a trailer
with electronically actuated brakes. When
towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers

over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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