1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 176

If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer canhelp you make a good vehicle-camper match. He'll also help you determine your CWR. After you've loaded your vehicleand camper, drive toa weigh station and weigh on the front and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on your axles. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn't be more than either of the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads should not be more than the GVWR. Open your driver's door and look at the door lock pillar for the CertificatiodTire label to find out your GAWR and GVWR. If you've gone over your weight ratings, move or take out some things until all the weights fall below the ratings. Of course, you should always tie down any loose items when you load your vehicle or camper. When you install and load your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer's instructions. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo weights, cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just ask fora copy of "Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading." Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercialor recreational body installed. However, we recommend that conversions of this type not be done to pickups. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis caband a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety. For specific information on this pickup, contact the GM Zone Office for your area. (See the "Warranty and Owner Assistance'' booklet for Zone Office.) 4-42