2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 448
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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446 STARTING AND OPERATING in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control, thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration/loading to comply with GAWR some other connecting point of the truck. These kind of requirements. hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small- and mediumWARNING! sized trailers. • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch Weight-Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability and braking A weight-distributing system works by applying leverperformance and could result in an accident. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used (Continued) for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.