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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 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-distributing hitch and
sway control of the proper size. This equipment is
very important for proper vehicle loading and good
handling when you’re driving.
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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
so
that the tongue will not drop to 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.
And, never allow safety chains
to
drag on the ground.
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