1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 193

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight 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 subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight 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. (B). If 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 seeif the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door (or see "Tire Loading" in the Index). Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, largetrucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: A If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight 0 If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sureto use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important forproper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. 191