1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 213

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle'stires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers onthe Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue. A B Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll needthe right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicleis not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use onlya frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Will you have to make any holes inthe body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and watercan, too. If you're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply bymoving some items around in thetrailer. 4-33