Trailer And Tongue Weight - Jeep Liberty 2011 Owner's Manual

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 collisions.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information"
placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
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