1993 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 179

The trailer tongue(A) should weigh 10%of the total Weight of the Trailer Tongue loaded trailer weight (B).After you've loaded your The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, weight to measure because it affects the total capacity to see if the weightsare proper. If they aren't, you may weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes be able to get them right simply moving some items by the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you maycarry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. around in the trailer. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight Be sure your vehicle's tiresare inflated to the limit for because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. cold tires. You'll find these numbers onthe See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more of the information about your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Tire-Pressure Certification label at the rear edge driver's door (or see "Tire Loading" in the Index). Then be sure don't go over the GVW limit for your you vehicle. Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks goingby, and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Hereare some rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? you do, then If be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the 17 7