Acura 2011 MDX User Manual download pdf (Page 486)

Tongue Load

The weight that the tongue of a fully

loaded trailer puts on the hitch

should be 5 to 15 percent of the total

trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8

to 15 percent of total trailer weight

for all other trailers. (See page 484

for limits for your towing situation).

Too much tongue load reduces front-

tire traction and steering control. Too

little tongue load can make the trailer

unstable and cause it to sway.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) － The maximum allowable

weight of the vehicle, all occupants,

all accessories, all cargo and the

tongue load is 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg).

Gross Axle Weight Ratings

(GAWR) － The maximum allowable

weight of the vehicle, all occupants,

all accessories, all cargo, and the

tongue load must not exceed 2,888

lbs (1,310 kg) on the front axle, and

3,175 lbs (1,440 kg) on the rear axle.

Gross Combined Weight Rating

(GCWR) － The maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle and

trailer is 10,053 lbs (4,560 kg) with

the proper hitch. The GCWR must be

reduced 2 percent for every 1,000

feet (305 meters) of elevation.

Estimating Loads

The best way to confirm that all loads

are within limits is to check them at a

public scale. For public scales in your

area, check your local phone book,

or contact your trailer dealer or

rental agency for assistance.

To help ensure a safe drive to a scale,

or if you cannot get to a public scale,

we recommend that you estimate

your total trailer weight and tongue

load as described.

To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight

Add the weight of your trailer (as

quoted by the manufacturer) with

everything in or on the trailer. Then

check the tables on page 484 to make

sure you do not exceed the limit for

your conditions.

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