1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 237

If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 18 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If yog have a weight-distributing hitch, the trziler tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total ioaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, YOU may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the traiier. Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the Gpper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information Babel at the rear edge of the driver's door OF see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight s f the trailer tongue. I - LL&LA2Lb q ;I-+ -, 1 It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Were are some d e s to follow: