1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 178

Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load theright way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Towing a Trailer 1A I CAUTION: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, the traileris tooheavy, the if brakes may not work well or even a t all. You and your passengers could seriously injured. be Pull a trailer only if you have followed allthe Ask steps in this section. your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. However, we recommend that conversions of this type not be done to pickups. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab a pickup and with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety. For specific information on this pickup, contact the GM Zone Office for your area. (Seethe "Warranty and Owner Assistance" booklet for Zone Office.) 4-47