Weight Of The Trailer Tongue - Chevrolet 2001 Prizm Owner's Manual

You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
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Detroit, MI 48232 5170
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight to measure because it affects the total or gross
weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any
cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be
riding in the vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must
add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle
will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your
Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your
vehicle's maximum load capacity.
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If you're using a weight
tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight (B). If you have a weight
hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent 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 may be able to get them
right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
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carrying hitch, the trailer
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distributing