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Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires<br />

Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit<br />

for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the<br />

Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or<br />

see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-19. Make sure not<br />

to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR,<br />

including the weight of the trailer tongue. If using a<br />

weight distributing hitch, make sure not to go over the<br />

rear axle limit before applying the weight distribution<br />

spring bars.<br />

Hitches<br />

It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.<br />

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are<br />

a few reasons why the right hitch is needed.<br />

Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight<br />

Carrying Hitches<br />

A: Body to Ground Distance<br />

B: Front of Vehicle<br />

When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must<br />

be adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same both<br />

before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.<br />

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