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T
RAILER
T
OWING
W
EIGHTS
(M
AXIMUM
T
RAILER
W
EIGHT
R
ATINGS
)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and should never exceed the weight refer
-
enced on the Tire and Loading Information
placard.
V
EHICLE
L
OADING
C
HART
Follow these steps to determine the total weight
the vehicle can carry:
1. Determine the cargo capacity of your vehicle.
Load Capacity = GVWR – Curb
(weight of vehicle full fluids NO occupants).
2. Determine occupant count.
For calculation purposes, average weight of
an occupant is 150 lb (68 kg).
EXAMPLE:
GVWR = 6,005 lb (2,723 kg)
CURB = 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
Load Capacity = GVWR – CURB = 6,005 lb
(2,723 kg) - 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) = 1,505 lb
(682 kg)
4 Occupants (at 150 lbs [68 kg]) + Max Trailer =
1,505 lb (682 kg) – 600 lb (272 kg) (4 x 150 lb
[68 kg]) – 360 lb (163 kg) (10% of 3,600 lb
[1,632 kg]) = 545 lb (247 kg) of cargo in vehicle
Engine/Transmission
Trailer Tow
Package
GCWR
Frontal Area
Maximum GTW
Maximum Trailer TW
3.6L/Automatic
Yes
8,600 lb (3,900 kg)
40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
3,600 lb (1,632 kg)
360 lb (163 kg)
No
6,500 lb (2,948 kg)
40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
1500 lb (680 kg)
149 lb (67 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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