1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 232

You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O. Box 436004 Pontiac, MI 48343-6004 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL l H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) any trailer is an important of weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 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 tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See"Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you're using a weiiht-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent 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 getthem right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. 4-34