User Manual - Page 185

For 2019 Tundra.

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4-1. Before driving
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Driving
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2.Fifth wheel Towing or Gooseneck Towing
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the kingpin
weight is 14% to 16%. (Kingpin weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 14% to 16%)
Gross trailer weight
Kingpin weight
The gross trailer weight and kingpin weight can be measured
with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
CrewMax models: Current fifth wheel trailer designs are not com-
patible with short bed.
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
Lubricate the hitch ball and kingpin with a light coating of grease.
Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
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Hitch
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