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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is
used. For example, speed, altitude,
road grades, outside temperature
and how much the vehicle is used
to pull a trailer are all important.
It can depend on any special
equipment on the vehicle, and the
amount of tongue weight the vehicle
can carry. See “Weight of the
Trailer Tongue” later in this section
for more information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment.
The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Look in the following chart to find
the maximum trailer weight for the
vehicle.
Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR
2WD — 2.4L L4 Engine 3.91 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 5,375 lbs (2 438 kg)
2WD — 3.6L V6 Engine** 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg)
AWD — 3.5L V6 Engine 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg)
AWD — 3.6L V6 Engine** 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
**The VUE Red Line should not be used to tow a trailer.
Ask your dealer/retailer for trailering
information or advice.
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