1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 207

Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roads are a by few reasonswhy you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: 0 Safety Chains .. You should alwaysattach chains between yourvehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer, that thetongue will not drop to the road so if it becomes separated from hitch. Instructions the about .safety chains be provided by the hitch may If you use a step-bumper hitch,your bumper could manufacturer orby the trailer manufacturer. Follow the be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure have you ample room when turning to avoid contact between manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do attach them to thebumper. Always not the trailer and the bumper. leave just enough slack you can turn with your rig. so If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will And, never allow safety chainsto drag on the ground. weigh more than 4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway controlof the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling whenyou're driving. Will you have to make any holes the bodyof your in vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then sure to seal the holes later when be you remove the hitch. you don't seal them, deadly If carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. 0