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Gross Com bination Weigh t Ratin g (GCWR)
The Gross Com bination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the
total perm issible weight of you r vehicle and trailer when
weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in-
clude a 150 lbs (68 kg) allow ance for the presence of a
driver).
Tongue Weigh t (TW)
Tongu e weight (TW) is the downw ard force exerted on
the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it shou ld not be
less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load . You
must consid er this as part of the load on you r vehicle.
Fron tal Area
Gross Axle Weigh t Ratin g (GAWR)
Frontal area is the maxim um height and maxim um width
of the front of a trailer.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maxim um
capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribu te the load
over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you
do not exceed either front or rear GAWR.
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Trailer Sway Con trol — Electron ic
Refer to “TSC (Trailer Sway Control)” und er “Electronic
Brake Control System ” in this section for inform ation on
this system .
WARN ING!
Trailer Sway Con trol — Mechanical
It is importan t that you do not exceed the maxim um
fron t or rear GAWR. A dangerou s drivin g condition
can resu lt if eith er ratin g is exceed ed. You could lose
control of the veh icle and have an accid ent.
The trailer sway control is a telescop ing link that can be
installed betw een the hitch receiver and the trailer tongu e
that typ ically provid es adjustable friction associated with
the telescop ing motion to dampen any unw anted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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