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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper

limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the

Certification/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s

door, or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure

you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,

including the weight of the trailer tongue.

Hitches

It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are

a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are

some rules to follow:

If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will

weigh more than 2, 000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use

a properly mounted, weight

-carrying hitch and sway

control of the proper size. This equipment is very

important for proper vehicle loading and good

handling when you’re driving.

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your

vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?

If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when

you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly

carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get

into your vehicle. See “Carbon Monoxide” in the

Index. Dirt and water can, too.

Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue

of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting

the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the

hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow

the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety

chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always

leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.

Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg)

loaded, then it needs its own brakes

-- and they must be

adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for

the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and

maintain them properly.

Because you have anti

-lock brakes, do not try to tap

into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both brake

systems won’t work well, or at all.

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