Toyota Tundra 2022 Owner's Manual page 191

Do not reduce front fender height
below original measurement.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle
weight and tongue weight can be
measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing sta-
tion, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.
2.Fifth wheel Towing or Goose-
neck Towing
The gross trailer weight should
be distributed so that the kingpin
weight is 14% to 16%. (Kingpin
weight/Gross trailer weight x
100 = 14% to 16%)
Gross trailer weight
Kingpin weight
The gross trailer weight and kingpin
weight can be measured with plat-
form scales found at a highway
weighing station, building supply
company, trucking company, junk
yard, etc.
CrewMax models: Current fifth
wheel trailer designs are not com-
patible with short bed.
Owners Manual_USA_M0C029_en
4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■ When towing a fifth wheel
trailer
Be careful not to hit the cabin or
bed with the trailer while making a
sharp turn.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have
different weight capacities. Toy-
ota recommends the use of Toy-
ota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
 If you wish to install a trailer
hitch, contact your Toyota
dealer.
 Use only a hitch that con-
forms to the gross trailer
weight requirement of your
vehicle.
 Follow the directions supplied
by the hitch manufacturer.
 Lubricate the hitch ball and
kingpin with a light coating of
grease.
 Remove the hitch ball when-
ever you are not towing a
trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal
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