2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 472

470 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted and trailer when weighed in combination. on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. allowance for the presence of a driver. Frontal Area Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Trailer Sway Control - If Equipped The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. 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.