1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 174

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer an important is weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity weight of your vehicle. capacity weight includes the The curb weight of the velucle, anycargo you may carry in it, and the people who will riding in the vehicle. And be if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See Your Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, the trailer tongue(A) should weigh 12% of the (B). total loaded trailer weight After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and are then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weighton Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated the to recommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information label (found on the rear edge of the driver's door on the inside of or the trunk lid)or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't over the GVW limit go for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer of tongue. A B 4-31