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Trailer and tongue weight – Dodge 2015 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

• The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part

of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and

should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire

and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety

Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further

information.

• * For All Wheel Drive (AWD) models carrying 5 to 7

persons and luggage will exceed the rear Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR) and therefore should not be

attempted.

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in

the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your

vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the

rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side

which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.

Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of

many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on

your bumper or trailer hitch.

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