1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 173

D The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle. Total trailer weight Tongue load Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. HITCHES Tongue load Total trailer weight D The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.  100 = 9 to 11% (∗ 1) or 15% (∗ 2) D If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. D Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight requirement. D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% for weight carrying hitch (∗ 1) or 15% for weight distributing hitch (∗ 2) of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum load of the following. Weight 295 Weight 442 carrying hitch kg (650 lb.) distributing hitch kg (975 lb.) D The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed according to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. D The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease. D Toyota recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc. 173