Buick PARKAVENUE 1995 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 185)

If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue

(A) should weigh

10%

of the total loaded trailer weight

(B).

you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer

tongue (A) should weigh

12%

of the total loaded trailer

weight

(B).

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and

then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are

proper.

they aren’t, you may be able to get them right

simply by moving some items around in the trailer.

Total Weight

Your

Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the

recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these

numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the

driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the

Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit

for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer

tongue.

Hitches

It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by, ‘and rough roads are

a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are

some rules to follow:

If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will

weigh more than

2,000

pounds

(900

kg), be sure to

use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch

and sway control of the proper size. This equipment

is very important for proper vehicle loading and

good handling when you’re driving.

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your

vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?

you do,

then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove

the hitch.

you don’t seal them, deadly carbon

monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your

vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt

and water can, too.

The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for

hitches.

not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a

frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the

bumper.

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