Trailer Recommendations; Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab; Towing A Trailer - GMC 1996 Sonoma Owner's Manual

Trailer Recommendations
You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR
for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer
attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or
the GAWR.
You'll get the best performance if you spread out the
weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the
correct hitch and trailer brakes.
For more information, see "Towing a Trailer" in
the Index.
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may
consider having the pickup box removed and a
commercial or recreational body installed. However, we
recommend that conversions of this type not be done to
pickups. Owners should be aware that? as manufactured,
there itre differences between a chassis cab and a pickup
with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety.
For specific information on this pickup, contact the C M
Zone Office for your area. (See the "Warranty and
Owner Assistance'' booklet for Zone Office.)
Towing a Trailer
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
--
or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your GM dealer for
advice and information about towing a trailer
with
your
vehicle.