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DRIVING TIPS
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
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Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 % to 11 % of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value. For details about the trailer tongue load, refer to“ Trailer hitch”“ Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)” FP443.
The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front; approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides.
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
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WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’ s axle than in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during cornering, resulting in over-steer, spin out and / or jackknifing.
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing, using a jack as shown.
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WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through