2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 407

STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,800 lbs 380 lbs (172 kg) (1 723 kg)* 3.8L and 4.0L/ 3 to 5 persons & Automatic (with 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,350 lbs 335 lbs (152 kg) Tow Package) (1 519 kg)* 6 to 7 persons & 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,000 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) (1 360 kg)* * For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to Tire-Safety Information in this section of the manual. Engine/Transaxle Frontal Area Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side, GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 5