1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 191

If you're using a"dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh10%of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see the weights are if proper. If they aren't, you may able to get them right be simply by moving some items aroundin the trailer. Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucksgoing by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: a Will you have to make any holes in the body of your Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the recommended pressurefor cold tires. You'll find these numbers onthe Tire-Loading Information label atthe rear edge of the driver's door or see"Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't over go the GVW limitfor your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? 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 can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in Index). Dirt the and water can, too. a The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches tothem. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach the to bumper. 4-33