1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 172

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-dktributing" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total 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 maybe able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Hitches It's importantto have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going and rough roadsare a by, few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: 0 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires inflated to the are recommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the Certification label atthe rear edgeof the Your Vehicle" in the Index. driver's door or see "Loading Then be sure you don't goover the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight ofthe trailer tongue. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? Ifyou do, you then be sure to seal the holes later when remove the hitch. If you don't sealthem, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Useonly a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. 4-35