GMC Acadia 2025 - Towing Equipment

GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18281917) - 2025
Driving and Operating 259
The trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10–15%
of the total loaded trailer weight (2). Some
specific trailer types, such as boat trailers,
fall outside of this range. See the trailer
owner’s manual for the recommended trailer
tongue weight for each trailer. Never exceed
the maximum loads for your vehicle, hitch
and trailer.
The trailer load balance percentage is
calculated as: weight (1) divided by weight
(2) times 100.
After loading the trailer, separately weigh
the trailer and trailer tongue. Calculate the
trailer load balance percentage to see if the
weights and distribution are appropriate for
your vehicle. If the trailer weight is too high,
it may be possible to transfer some of the
ca
rgo into your vehicle. If the trailer tongue
weight is too high or too low, it may be
possible to rearrange some of the cargo inside
of the trailer.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue
weight for your vehicle. Use the shortest hitch
extension available to position the hitch ball
closer to your vehicle. This will help reduce the
effect of the trailer tongue weight on the trailer
hitch and the rear axle.
If acargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch
receiver, choose acarrier that positions the
load as close to the vehicle as possible. Make
sure the total weight, including the carrier, is
no more than half of the maximum allowable
tongue weight for the vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb),
whichever is less.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR-RR)
The GAWR-RR is the total weight the vehicle's
rear axle can support. Do not exceed the GAWR-
RR for the vehicle, with the tow vehicle and
trailer fully loaded for the trip, including the
weight of the trailer tongue. If using aweight-
distributing hitch, do not exceed the GAWR-
RR before applying the weight distribution
spring bars.
For additional assistance with trailering or
ad
ditional information, see your dealer.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
{ Warning
I
n order to avoid serious injury or
pr
operty damage, always follow the hitch
manufacturer's instructions when securing
your draw bar/coupling device to the
vehicle's hitch receiver.
Ensure that the draw bar/coupling device
is secured with alocking retainer pin or
other means such that rotation of the
pin or locking mechanism will not cause
the pin to back out or loosen during
use. Failure to correctly secure the draw
bar/coupling device to the receiver can
result in separation of the hitch/receiver
while towing.
Always use the correct hitch equipment for
your vehicle. Crosswinds, large trucks going
by, and rough roads can affect the trailer and
the hitch.