1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 206

Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weightof the trailer tongue and the total weighton your vehicle's tires. 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. "Loading See Your Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle's maximumload capacity. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weighmore than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), unless you have the optional 3,000 lbs. (1 350 kg) trailer towing package. Buteven that can betoo heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and howmuch 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 our trailering information or for advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A B