Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Weight limits

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed the twr described in the table.
The gross combination weight must never exceed the gcwr described in the table.
The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the gvwr indicated on the certification label.
The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the gawr indicated on the certification label.

Toyota Highlander. Weight limits

If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked twr, trailer service brakes are required.
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 Kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 Kg), a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

Towing related terms

Gcwr (gross combination weight rating) The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any ...

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*1 and twr*1 *1: These models meet the ...

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