1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 218

2. Weight of the mailer Tongue When a trailer is connected to your vehicle,the trailer tongue adds to theweight your vehicle is carrying. remember to subtract the So, weight of the trailer tongue from your vehicle's capacity weight. A B The trailer tongue (A) should weigh7-10% of the total loaded 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 simplyby moving someitems around in the trailer. 3. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle'stires are inflated to thelimit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on theCertification label at the rear edge of the driver's door (or see Index under "Tire Loading"). Then be sure you don't go over GVW limit for your vehicle. the Hitches It's important tohave the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here aresome rules to follow: Will you haveto make any holes in body of your vehicle when you the install a trailerhitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later 205