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Weight
of
the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total or gross weight
of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry
in
it, and the people who will be riding in
the vehicle. And
if
you tow a trailer, you must add the
tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will
be carrying that weight, too. See
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Your
Vehicle
on page
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for more information about your
vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
A
B
If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch or a
weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue
(A)
should
weigh
10-1
5
percent
of
the total loaded trailer
weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the tongue, separately, to see
if
the weights
are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them
right simply by moving some items around in the
trailer.
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