Saab 2005 9-7X User Manual download pdf (Page 246)

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight

to measure because it affects the total or gross weight

of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you

may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in

the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment,

passengers or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the

tongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will

also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.

And if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue

load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying

that weight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle on

page 4-29 for more information about your vehicle’s

maximum load capacity.

The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to

15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to

a maximum or 400 lbs (181 kg) with a weight carrying

hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be

10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight,

up to a maximum of 900 lbs (408 kg) with a weight

distributing hitch.

Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight

for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension

that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle.

This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight

on the rear axle.

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then

the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.

If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by

moving some items around in the trailer.

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