2018-Navigator-Owners-Manual

Towing

Hitches

Integrated Hitch Rating

The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying mode requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight-distributing mode requires an aftermarket weight-distributing system, which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. This system distributes the vertical tongue load of the trailer between the truck and the trailer.

WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

WARNING Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch

could reduce the hitch rating.

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the axle. Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the total trailer weight is on the tongue.

Mode

Maximum Trailer Weight

Maximum Tongue Weight

Weight carrying

6,000 lb (2,722 kg)

600 lb (272 kg)

Weight distributing

9,000 lb (4,082 kg)

900 lb (408 kg)

Note: These are hitch ratings only. Actual vehicle ratings are dependent on engine, transmission and axle combinations.

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Navigator (TB9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing