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Towing
This section is dedicated to helping you better understand towing. Click any of the items from the list below for important towing terms and information.
Gross Trailer Weight Tongue Weight Weight Carrying Hitch Selection Guide Passenger Car & Truck Styles Bumper Styles Towing Capacity: How Much Can You Tow? Trailer Weights Only Electrical Wiring ID by Color (GTW) The Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of the trailer & cargo. You can measure this by putting the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. (TW) The downward force that is exerted on the hitch ball by the coupler. The tongue weight will vary depending on where the load is positioned in relationship to the trailer axle(s). To measure the tongue weight, use either a commercial scale or a bathroom scale with the coupler at towing height. When using a bathroom scale with heavier tongue weights, use the method shown and multiply the scale reading by 3. (WC) The total weight of both the trailer and the cargo inside. Never exceed the weight capacity of your trailer hitch. Use this table to select the correct class of hitch for your vehicle. Refer to not only vehicle type, but also the trailer(s) that you will be towing. See the CURT Hitch Application Guide to the Left.
How Much Can You Tow?
For total weight, add weight of recreational vehicle and cargo to the weight listed below. Trailer lights, Electric Brakes, Break-away systems - Every time you tow, be sure to check that all components are working properly. |
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