2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 231
2008 Lexus GX 470 Manual
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2-5. Driving information n Trailer tongue load The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% for weight carrying hitch or 15% for weight distributing hitch of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the following. Weight carrying hitch: 650 lb. (294 kg) Weight distributing hitch: 975 lb. (442 kg) (Tongue load/Total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11% or 15%) The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing stations, building supply companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc. Total trailer weight Tongue load 2 When driving Towing a trailer Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a towing kits, etc. Hitch and tow hitch receiver n Hitch Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch. 181