How Much Can My Vehicle Tow
Before purchasing a trailer hitch you must first determine how much your vehicle can safely tow. Check your owner's manual to find out your vehicle's towing capability or call in to your dealership and provide them your VIN number and they will be able to tell you what your Gross Vehicle Weight is. |
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What Is Gross Vehicle Weight? The
total weight of a vehicle or trailer when it is loaded including
the weight of the vehicle itself, fuel and other fluids,
passengers, and all cargo. To make sure your vehicle has not gone
over its Gross Vehicle Weight subtract the net weight of the
vehicle from the Gross Vehicle Weight. The remaining number is the
maximum weight your vehicle can safely carry. If you tow too much, you could damage your vehicle. Once... |