2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVW

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front
and rear GAWR.
The best

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This could ca

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that
neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.
NOTE:Refer to the ªVehicle Certification Labelº at-
tached to the rear of the dri

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total
permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when
weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in-
c

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual hitch is the most popular on the market today and is
commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Weight Distributing Hitch SystemImproper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Trailer Hitch Classifications
Your vehicle may be factory-equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional
Trailer Tow Prep Package. See an authorized dealer for