Weight Of The Trailer Tongue - Chevrolet 2006 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Vehicle
K-2500 (4WD)
8100 V8
**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be
exceeded.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in
your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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. If you
have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in
your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle
can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight your
vehicle can tow.
4-66
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73 10,200 lbs (4 627 kg)
4.10 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
And if you will 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 on page 4-46 for
more information about your vehicle's maximum load
capacity.
The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to
15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up to a
maximum of 600 lbs (272 kg) with a weight carrying hitch.
**GCWR
17,000 lbs (7 711 kg)
19,000 lbs (8 618 kg)