1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 171

Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue 0 In Canada, write to: General Motors ofCanada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weighmore than 1,000 pounds (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you planto use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is usedto pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any traileris an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle's maximumload capacity.