1995 Honda Prelude Owner's Manual - Page 120

Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe some general rules. The total weight of the trailer and everything loaded in it must not exceed 450 kg (1,000 Ibs). The "tongue load" should never exceed 50 kg (110 Ibs). This is the amount of weight the trailer puts on the hitch when it is fully-loaded. As a rule of thumb, the tongue load should be 10% of the total trailer package. For example, if the trailer and its load weigh 225 kg (500 Ibs), the tongue load should be 22.5 kg (50 Ibs). Adjust the trailer's cargo to change the tongue load. Start by putting approximately 60% of the cargo toward the front and 40% toward the rear. Never load the trailer so the back is heavier than the front. This takes weight off your car's rear axle and reduces traction. Be very cautious when passing, or being passed by other vehicles. The spray from large vehicles reduces your visibility, and the wind buffeting can cause you to lose control. Driving