Weight
of
the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,400 Ibs. (630 kg) with
up to five occupants in the vehicle or more than
2,000 Ibs. (900 kg) with up to two occupants. If you
have the optional trailer towing package, your vehicle
can tow up to
2,900
Ibs. (1 300 kg) with up to five
occupants or up to 3,500 Ibs. (1
575
kg) with up to two
occupants. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to
pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend
on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information
or advice, or you can write us at:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-51 36
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H
8P7
Weight
of
the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total or gross weight
of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in
the vehicle. And
if
you will tow a trailer, you must add
the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be
carrying that weight, too. See
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