1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 195

1 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's dooror see "Tire Loading"in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over theGVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. 0 If you'll be pulling a trailer that, whenloaded, will weigh more than 4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very importantfor proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch? If you're usingthe wiring providedby the factory-installed hitch, you should not need make to any holes in body of your vehicle. However, if the you have an aftermarket hitch installed, you may need to make holesin the body. 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 get can into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and watercan, too. 0 witches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads a are few reasons why you'll need right hitch. Here are the some rules to follow: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attachrental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach the to bumper. Do not use a ball hitch, because it could pull the bumper loose. 1