Truck-Camper Loading Information - Chevrolet 2003 Avalanche Owner's Manual

On some vehicles equipped with certain front
mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it
may be possible to load the front axle to the
front GAWR but not have enough weight on
the rear axle to have proper braking
performance. If your brakes can't work
properly, you could have a crash. To help your
brakes work properly when a snow plow is
installed, always follow the snow plow
manufacturer or installer's recommendation for
rear ballast to ensure a proper front and rear
weight distribution ratio, even though the
actual front weight may be less than the front
GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is less
than the GVWR. Maintaining a proper front and
rear weight distribution ratio is necessary to
provide proper braking performance.
Q:
What is total vehicle reserve capacity?
A:
This is the difference between your GVWR and the
weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers.
It's the amount of weight you can add to your
vehicle before reaching your GVWR. Keep in mind
that reserve capacity numbers are intended as
a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or
cargo your truck can carry. If you are unsure of
your truck's front, rear or total weight, go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
also help you with this.
See your dealer for additional advice and information
about using a snow plow on your vehicle. Also,
see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-51.
Truck-Camper Loading Information
Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to carry
a slide-in type camper.
Notice: Adding a slide-in camper or similar
equipment to your vehicle can damage it, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by warranty. Don't
install a slide-in camper or similar equipment
on your vehicle.
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