Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Trailer tongue weight
- A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.
- To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
- Gross trailer weight
- Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gcwr, twr and unbraked twr
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
Gcwr*
2Wd models: 5985 lb. (2715 Kg)
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Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota recommends
the use of toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a t ...
Other materials:
Bleeding
Hint:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the
brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact
with any painted surface.
Remove cowl top ventilator louver bracket lh
Detach the 6 claws and ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...
Power outlet socket
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove switch base (see page ip-21)
Remove power o ...
