1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 230

A If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch, the trailcr tongue (A) should weigh 1 0 % of thc total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a "weight-dist~-ibut.ing'? hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12$+ of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After Vou've loaded your trailer.weigh the trailer and thenthe tongue, separately, t o see if the weights arc proper. If they aren't, you may be able t o get them right simply by moving s o n x items around i n the trailer. L , Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure vow vehicle's tires are infiatcd to the 1-ccomrnendec1pressure for cold tir& Yt~~'l1 these numbers on the Certification label at the rear find edge of the driver's door or sce "Loading Your Vehicle" i n the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tonguc. The gross combined vehicle weight (GCVW)=curb weight + passcnger's weight + cargo + trailer weight, should never weigh more than 6,300 pounds (2 772 kg) total loaded vehicle and trailer. 4-37