TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
4x2 w/manual transmission
Engine
Maximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m
2
(ft
2
)
Regular Cab
2.3L
2,177 (4,800)
744 (1,640)
Equal to frontal
area of vehicle
3.0L Dual Sport
2,722 (6,000)
1,161 (2,560)
4.64 (50)
Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4
3.0L Dual Sport
2,722 (6,000)
1,070 (2,360)
4.64 (50)
4.0L Dual Sport
3,175 (7,000)
1,488 (3,380)
4.64 (50)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1,000
ft.) elevation.
For definition of terms used in this table see
Vehicle Loading
earlier
in this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
vehicle, see
Calculating the load
earlier in this chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the
completed towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and
the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR).
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