Tongue load
Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 per-
cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the
maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).
HS8019AA
1) Jack
2) Bathroom scale
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom
scale as shown in the following illustration. When
weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the tow-
ing coupler at the height at which it would be during ac-
tual towing, using a jack as shown.
Driving tips
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1
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HS8020BB
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