1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 218

r Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow: If you pull a fully loaded trailer that will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to a properly mounted, use weight-distributinghitch and sway control of the propersize. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holes in body of your vehiclewhen you the install a trailer hitch? If you do, be sureto seal the holes to prevent deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust from entering into your vehicle (see Index under "CarbonMonoxide"). Don't let the steel in a hitch contact the aluminum on your bumper. If you do, the two will corrode. You can use a insulator such aspaint or plastic tape to separate the steel and aluminum. The same steel to aluminum corrosion can happen with fasteners, too. Using A Dead Weight TrailerHitch The trailer tongue should weigh 10% of the total trailer load (maximum 300 lbs.) or as specifiedby the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway. Trailer brakes of adequate size are required on trailers over 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) loaded weight. If the trailer is over 5,000 lbs.(2270 kg) adjust vehicle rear tire pressure to (35 psi coldtire pressure). 0 NOTICE: Surge brakes do not function properly if used with most equalizer hitches. 7