Weight
of
the Trailer
How heavy can
a
trailer safely be?
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.
The following chart shows how much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
Vehicle
2-Wheel Drive,
Auto. Trans.
2-Wheel Drive,
Manual Trans.
4-Wheel Drive
&
All-Wheel Drive,
Auto. Trans.
4-Wheel Drive
&
All-Wheel Drive,
Manual Trans.
Axle
Ratio
3.08
3.42
3.42
3.08
3.42
3.73
3.42
Trailer
Wt.
4,500 lbs. (2 041
kg)
5,500
Ibs. (2 495
kg)
4,500
lbs.
(2
041
kg)
4,000 Ibs.
(1
8 14
kg)
5,000
Ibs. (2
268
kg)
5,000 lbs. (2
268
kg)
4,000 lbs.
(1
814 kg)
Maximum trailer weight
is
calculated assuming
the
driver and one passenger are
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.
You can
ask
your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed
in
your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of
Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre
I908
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 “Loading
Your Vehicle’’
in
the Index for more information about
your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
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