If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer; Weight Of The Trailer - Chevrolet Uplander Owner's Manual

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

If you do, here are some important points:
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There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also
where you'll be driving. A good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
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Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" later in
this section.
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Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,
axle, or other parts could be damaged.
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During the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a
trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not
make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine
and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
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You can use THIRD (3) or, as you need to, a lower
gear when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in
THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat
buildup and extend the life of your transaxle.
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Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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Weight of the trailer

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Weight of the trailer tongue
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Weight on your vehicle's tires
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature, and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on
any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Look in the following chart to find the maximum
trailer weight for your vehicle.