Honda 1998 Prelude Owner's Manual page 153

Improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can seriously affect
its steering and braking
performance, causing a crash
in which you can be seriously
injured.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
before starting to drive.
The best way to confirm that your
total towing package is within these
specifications is to get it weighed.
Load the vehicle and trailer as you
normally would while towing, and
take them to a public scale. Have
them check the total weight and the
weight at each axle, then compare
the weights to the specifications.
Towing a Trailer
Trailer Hitches
The trailer hitch must be the proper
size and construction for your
vehicle and the trailer you intend to
tow. Consult with an expert before
you purchase a trailer hitch, and
have it installed by a qualified
mechanic.
The hitch should bolt to the
underbody of the vehicle, and
distribute the load over a wide area.
Never use a hitch that mounts only
to the rear bumper. The bumper is
not designed to handle that type of
load.
NOTICE
A trailer hitch that is not adequate for
the size of the trailer, or a hitch that is
improperly installed, can cause damage
to the underside of your vehicle.
Driving