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Tongue weight (tw), Frontal area, Trailer sway control – Dodge 2015 Charger - Owner Manual User Manual

Page 483: Weight-carrying hitch

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WARNING!

It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.

Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the

hitch ball by the trailer. The recommended tongue weight

is 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s GTW for a conventional

hitch. You must consider this as part of the load on your

vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the

maximum width of the front of a trailer.

Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be

installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue

that typically provides adjustable friction associated with

the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer

swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue

weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or

some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds

of hitches are the most popular on the market today and

they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized

trailers.

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