2002 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 211

'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 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 Tongue load 100 = 9 to 11% Total trailer weight However, if towing with a fifth wheel trailer, the cargo load must be distributed so that the tongue load is 19 to 21% of the total trailer weight. 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 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. D Use only a weight carrying hitch deD The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum load of the following. Without towing package 158 kg (350 lb.) With towing package 272 kg (600 lb.) signed for the total trailer weight. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. D The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed according to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. D If using a fifth wheel hitch, the center of the king pin must be forward of the axis of the vehicle's rear wheels, and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. D The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U) 211