1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 289

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certificatioflire label at the rearedge of the driver's door or see "Tire Loading" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment isvery important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Will you have to make any holes in the body ofyour vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, thenbe sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide(CO) from your exhaustcan get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. 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: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intendedfor hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 4-36