1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 146

Your Driving and the Road weight 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loadedtrailer 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 simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can getinto your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and watercan, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the totalcapacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry init. and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract thetongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight 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 "dead-weight'' hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the limitfor cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle. " Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch zquipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads area few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chdins underthe tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will notdrop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. ..I44