Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading the Vehicle for more information about the vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
Using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer.
See also:
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor
Locations
Rear Seat
(Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with top
tether anchors.
(Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower
anchors.
To assist you in locating
the lower anchors, each ...
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual noise. A
fluid loss in this ...
Keyless Unlocking
With the RKE transmitter within 1m(3 ft), approach the door and pull the handle
to unlock and open the door. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock
and open.
Entering any door oth ...