1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 206

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer an important. is weight to measure because affects the total or gross it weight of,your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight the vehicle, any .of cargo you may carry in and the people who will be it, riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load theGVW because your to vehicle will be carryingthat weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh percent of the total loaded 10 trailer weight (B). you're using a weight-distributing If hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh percent of 12 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 theyaren't, you may be able to them right get simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the 1imit.for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge the driver's door or see "Tire of Loading" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. A I B 4-47