G
Choose a trailer hitch drawbar designed for use
with a 5 cm (2 in) receiver. (See page 4-61 for
more information.)
G
Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.
G
Load cargo in the cargo bed as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible and tie it down
using the cargo hooks equipped on the cargo
bed.
G
Tie down cargo securely in the trailer. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.
G
Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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