Toyota Tacoma 2006 Operating Manual page 306

06 01.06
Total trailer weight Tongue load
Tongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight
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The trailer cargo load should be
distributed 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
294 kg (650 lb.)
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However, if towing with a fifth
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.
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U)
HITCHES
"
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
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Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
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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.
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The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
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Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.