1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 179

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 of the total 12% loaded trailer weight (B). After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately,to see if the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around the trailer. in and sway controlof the proper size. This equipment is very important proper vehicle loading and for good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holes the body of your in vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? you do, If then be sureto 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" the Index). Dirt in and water can, too. @ The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflatedthe td hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other recommended pressure for cold tires. You'llfiid these bumper-type bitches to them. Use onlya numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. driver's door or see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over GVW limit for your the Using A Dead Weight Trailer Hitch vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. of (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing less than 3,000 lbs.) Hitches Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires The trailertongueshouldweigh 10%of thetotal It'simportant to have the correcthitchequipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a trailer load (maximum 300 lbs.) or as specified by the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway. few reasons why you'll need right hitch. Here the are Trailers weigh than more that 1,000 pounds (454 kg) some rubs to follow: @ If you'llbepullingatrailerthat, whe.n loaded,willshouldbeequippedwithtrailerbrakes. weigh more than2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch will weigh 3,000 pounds (1 362 kg) or more.