Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)

The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.

    See also:

    Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
    P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 ...

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