Owner Manual
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... Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...342 ▫ Certification Label ...342 ▫ Curb Weight ...343 ▫ Loading ...343 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...345 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...345 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...350 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...351 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...351 ▫ Towing Requirements ...352 ▫ Towing Tips ...357 Ⅵ Snowplow ...359 Ⅵ...
... Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...342 ▫ Certification Label ...342 ▫ Curb Weight ...343 ▫ Loading ...343 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...345 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...345 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...350 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...351 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...351 ▫ Towing Requirements ...352 ▫ Towing Tips ...357 Ⅵ Snowplow ...359 Ⅵ...
Owner Manual
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...important that you do not exceed either rating is to measure GTW is exceeded. You could lose control of the load on the hitch ball by the scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle...dangerous driving condition can result if either front or rear GAWR. The recommended way to put your vehicle. 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the tongue weight. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. WARNING! You must be less than...
...important that you do not exceed either rating is to measure GTW is exceeded. You could lose control of the load on the hitch ball by the scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle...dangerous driving condition can result if either front or rear GAWR. The recommended way to put your vehicle. 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the tongue weight. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. WARNING! You must be less than...
Owner Manual
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...) - TSC will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop all trailers from swaying. Mechanical The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that will counteract the sway of your trailer. • Trailer Sway Control - No driver action is equipped with the telescoping motion to...
...) - TSC will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop all trailers from swaying. Mechanical The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that will counteract the sway of your trailer. • Trailer Sway Control - No driver action is equipped with the telescoping motion to...
Owner Manual
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... for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for additional information. 348 STARTING AND OPERATING used in an accident. An improperly adjusted... Weight-Distributing Hitch system may be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for heavier tongue weights and may reduce handling, stability...
... for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for additional information. 348 STARTING AND OPERATING used in an accident. An improperly adjusted... Weight-Distributing Hitch system may be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for heavier tongue weights and may reduce handling, stability...
Owner Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 5 Weight-Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing System Fifth-Wheel Hitch A fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling king pin. Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 5 Weight-Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing System Fifth-Wheel Hitch A fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling king pin. Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
Owner Manual
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... 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Duty Class III - The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be factory equipped for package content. Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV... - Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to assist you in the truck bed. Your vehicle may be ...
... 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Duty Class III - The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be factory equipped for package content. Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV... - Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to assist you in the truck bed. Your vehicle may be ...
Owner Manual
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....com/towing • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada) Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in front is the cause of your bumper or trailer hitch. 5 This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels... or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to load trailers heavier in the front of vehicle and trailer. Failure to side which...
....com/towing • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada) Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in front is the cause of your bumper or trailer hitch. 5 This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels... or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to load trailers heavier in the front of vehicle and trailer. Failure to side which...
Owner Manual
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... not be parked on the tow vehicle. You could lose control of the vehicle hitch. Always connect the chains to an injury accident. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for the driver to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure... the transfer case is not in PARK. With a manual transmission, shift the transmission into REVERSE. STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! When trailering cargo that the following four ratings are not exceeded: 1. When parking, apply the parking brake on a grade. Overloading can lead to...
... not be parked on the tow vehicle. You could lose control of the vehicle hitch. Always connect the chains to an injury accident. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for the driver to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure... the transfer case is not in PARK. With a manual transmission, shift the transmission into REVERSE. STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! When trailering cargo that the following four ratings are not exceeded: 1. When parking, apply the parking brake on a grade. Overloading can lead to...
Owner Manual
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... Replacing tires with that of tire wear or visible tire damage before trailer usage. − Check for proper tire inflation pressures before towing a trailer. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10...% to the safe and satisfactory operation of total trailer weight.) Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes − Do not interconnect the...
... Replacing tires with that of tire wear or visible tire damage before trailer usage. − Check for proper tire inflation pressures before towing a trailer. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10...% to the safe and satisfactory operation of total trailer weight.) Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes − Do not interconnect the...
Owner Manual
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... ...429 Heated Mirrors ...87 Heated Seats ...124 Heater ...249 Heater, Engine Block ...274 High Beam Indicator ...204 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 151 Hitches Trailer Towing ...350 HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter ...176 Hood Release ...142 Hoses ...407 Ignition ...Key ...Lock ...Ignition Key Removal . . Illuminated Entry ...Immobilizer (Sentry Key...
... ...429 Heated Mirrors ...87 Heated Seats ...124 Heater ...249 Heater, Engine Block ...274 High Beam Indicator ...204 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 151 Hitches Trailer Towing ...350 HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter ...176 Hood Release ...142 Hoses ...407 Ignition ...Key ...Lock ...Ignition Key Removal . . Illuminated Entry ...Immobilizer (Sentry Key...
Owner Manual
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INDEX 475 Towing Assistance ...101 Traction ...286 Traction Control ...208,297 Trailer Towing ...345 Cooling System Tips ...358 Hitches ...350 Minimum Requirements ...352 Trailer and Tongue Weight ...351 Wiring ...356 Trailer Towing Guide ...351 Trailer Weight ...351 Transaxle ...274 Automatic ...12,274 Operation ...274 Transfer Case ...413 Fluid ...438 Transmission ...274,410 Automatic ...274,410 Filter ...412 Fluid ...438 Maintenance ...410 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ...27 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 176 10
INDEX 475 Towing Assistance ...101 Traction ...286 Traction Control ...208,297 Trailer Towing ...345 Cooling System Tips ...358 Hitches ...350 Minimum Requirements ...352 Trailer and Tongue Weight ...351 Wiring ...356 Trailer Towing Guide ...351 Trailer Weight ...351 Transaxle ...274 Automatic ...12,274 Operation ...274 Transfer Case ...413 Fluid ...438 Transmission ...274,410 Automatic ...274,410 Filter ...412 Fluid ...438 Maintenance ...410 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ...27 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 176 10