Safety Chains - Chevrolet 2000 Express Van Owner's Manual

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If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than 4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg), be sure to use
a properly mounted, weight
sway control of the proper size. This equipment is
very important for proper vehicle loading and good
handling when you're driving.
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Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?
If you're using the wiring provided by the
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factory installed hitch, you should not need to make
any holes in the body of your vehicle. However, if
you have an aftermarket hitch installed, you may
need to make holes in the body.
If you do, then be sure to 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" in the
Index). Dirt and water can, too.
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distributing hitch and

Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting
the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the
hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the
bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn
with your rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
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