Expert Answers about Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

• What Does Gross Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight Mean for a Trailer Hitch on a 2004 Chevy Malibu
• On the Curt trailer hitch # 12280, the gross trailer weight capacity is 3,500 pounds. Gross trailer weight is the total weight of the trailer and its contents. The tongue weight capacity is 350 pounds. Tongue weight is the amount of vertical weight pushing down on the receiver opening. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight. Provided that the loaded trailer does not exceed these capacities AND the vehicle is capable of towing the weight (consult the owners...
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