1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 174

Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: 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 can help you make a good vehicle-camper match. He'll also help you determine your CWR. After you've loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a 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 o f the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads should not be more than the GVWR. The GAWR and GVWR are found on the CertificatiodTire label located on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. A. Camper Center of Gravit.y B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper's center of gravity should f a l l within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle's cargo load. Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup. Check your Truck-Camper L,oading Label in your glove box to determine if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper. You must weigh any accessories. trailer hitches or other equipment you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. If you've gone over your weight ratings, move or take il out some things ~ ~ n tall the weights fall below the ratings. Of C O L I ~ Syou 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. I f 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 lor a copy of "Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading. 1, 4-46