1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 214

Three important considerations have to do with weight: e the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Maximum trailer weightis calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicleand it has all the required trailering equipment.The weight of additional optional equipment, passengersand cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. You can ask your dealerfor our trailering information or advice, or you can write us atthe address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safelybe? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used pull a to trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have your vehicle. on The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon yourvehicle model and options. Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive Axle Ratio 3.23 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max. Trailer Wt. 4,500lbs. ( 1 8 16 kg) 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) 5,500lbs. (2 497 kg) 4,50Olbs.(l816kg) 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) All-Wheel Drive 4-30