1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 214

I Three important considerations have do with weight: to 0 0 the weight the of trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver andone passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. weight of The additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. You can ask your dealer our trailering information or for advice, or you can write us at address listedin your the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 I Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? 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 to pull a 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 your vehicle model and options. Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive Axle Ratio 3.23 3.42 3.73 3 -42 3.73 Max. mailer Wt. 4,500 lbs. 8 16kg) (1 5,000lbs. (2 270 kg) 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg) 4,500 lbs. 816 kg) (1 5,000 lbs. 270 kg) (2 All-Wheel Drive I 4-30