Hitches - Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating Manual

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The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
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The load on either the front or rear
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
Total trailer weight
the
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
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The trailer cargo load should be dis-
tributed so that the tongue load is
9 to 11% of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding the maximum load of
the following.
Without towing package
158 kg (350 lb.)
With towing package
272 kg (600 lb.)
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
Tongue load However,
wheel trailer, the cargo load must
be distributed so that the tongue
load is 19 to 21% of the total trailer
weight. Never load the trailer with
more weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer load
should be in the front half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.

HITCHES

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Use only a weight carrying hitch de-
signed for the total trailer weight.
Toyota does not recommend using a
weight distribution
hitch.
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The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
D
If using a fifth wheel hitch, the center
of the king pin must be forward of the
axis of the vehicle's rear wheels, and
installed according to the manufactur-
er's instructions.
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The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
if towing with a fifth
(load equalizing)
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