Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep 2010 Liberty Owner's Manual

Engine/
Transmission
3.7L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow
Package
3.7L/Automatic
w/Trailer Tow
package
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
it should never exceed the weight referenced on the "Tire
and Loading Information" placard. Refer to "Tire Safety
Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further
information.
Model Frontal Area
4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)

Trailer and Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side
which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
STARTING AND OPERATING 397
Tongue Wt. (See Note)
500 lbs (227 kg)
500 lbs (227 kg)
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