Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
1 The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced
on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety Information".
2 Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with all 4 cylinder and 2.7L engines with automatic
transaxle.
CAUTION: Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage
under extreme conditions.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of
your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of
vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
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The tongue weight of the trailer.
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The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
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The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or
dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" placard
under "Tire Safety Information" for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
CAUTION: Incorrect tongue weight could result in increased yaw or vehicle instability. A negative tongue weight could unload the rear
