1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 230

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 3,790 (1 709 kg) lbs. total, includingthe load. But even that can be too heavy. If you tow more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg), use trailer brakes. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the trailer orfrom the brake manufacturer. The maximum trailer weightfor your vehicle can be determined from the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW). The GCVW = curb weight + passenger's weight + cargo weight + trailer weight. The GCVW 8,100 lbs. (3 677 kg) should never weigh more than total loaded vehicle and trailer. You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac MotorCar 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, OntarioLlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A)of any trailer is an important It depends on how you plan use your rig. For to weight to measure because affects the total or gross it example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a (GVW) includes the curb weight the vehicle, any of on trailer are all important. And, it can also depend any it, cargo you may carry in and the people who will be on special equipment that you have your vehicle. if riding in the vehicle. And you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load the GVW because your vehicle to will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. 4-33