2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 507
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 505 WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. This type of Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) hitch is the most popular on the market today and they The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball are commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% trailers. or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider Weight-Distributing Hitch this as part of the load on your vehicle. A weight-distributing system works by applying leverFrontal Area age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the maximum width of the front of a trailer. tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer's axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, it Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing 5