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TRAILER TOWING AND DRIVING TIPS
Since this vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a load
carrying
vehicle,
towing
a
trailer
will
affect
handling,
durability
and
economy.
Maximum safety and satisfaction depends upon proper use of
correct equipment and avoiding overloads and other abusive operation.
CAUTION:
The maximum loaded trailer weight which you can pull with your vehicle is
2,000
lbs.
Vehicles
should
be
properly
equipped
for
towing trailers.
Information on trailer hauling capabilities and special equipment required
may be obtained from your Airstream dealer.
To assist in attaining good handling of the vehicle/trailer combination it is
important that the trailer tongue load be maintained at approximately 10%
of the loaded trailer weight, but not to exceed 200 lbs.
Tongue loads can
be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer, and can be
checked by weighing separately the loaded trailer and then the tongue.
When towing trailers, tires should be inflated to the highest pressures shown
on the information plate attached to the dash of your motorhome.
The
allowable passenger and cargo load (GVW) of this vehicle is reduced by an
amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.
Trailer brakes
are
required
on axles of
trailers over
1,000
lbs.
loaded
weight.
CAUTION:
Considerable damage will occur if the motorhome is improperly lifted for
towing purposes.
If it becomes necessary to have the motorhome towed,
proper
equipment
must
be
used
to
prevent
damage.
Only
qualified
professional wrecker service companies should be used.
The front bumper
should be removed.
A minimum of a 6 inch by 6 inch beam must be placed
under Chevrolet's front crossmember for the tow straps to lift against.
Further information is available in your Chevrolet Owners Manual.
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