1994 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 180

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tiresare inflated to the limit for cold tires. You'll find of these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge 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. It's important to have thecorrect hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roadsare a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rulesto follow: a If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control the proper size.This of equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. 0 Will youhave to make any holes in the body your vehicle when you of install a trailerhitch? If you do, then be sure to seal theholes later when you remove the hitch. you don't seal them, deadly If carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. Safety Chains You should alwaysattach chains betweenyour vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueof the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions it about safety chains may be provided the hitch manufactureror by the by trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains drag on the ground. to Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. sure to read and follow the Be instructions for the trailer brakesso you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicles's hydraulic brake system, except: Don't tap into your vehicle's brake system if trailer's brake system the will use more than 0.02 cubic inch ( 0 . 3 ~of ) ~ fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won't work well. You could even lose your brakes. 4-26