Trailer Recommendations - GMC 2006 Yukon XL Owner's Manual

Step-Bumper Pad
Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step
pad at the center of the bumper.
If your step-bumper has only one cutout circle, you
will have to cut out the circle, then remove it to install
the trailer ball.
If you will be using the
bumper to tow a trailer,
and your step-bumper has
three cutout circles you
must push out the center
cutout circle to install
the trailer ball.

Trailer Recommendations

You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo
Weight Rating (CWR) for your vehicle. CWR is
the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can
carry. It doesn't include the weight of the people inside.
But you can figure about 150 lbs. (68 kg) for each
seat. The total cargo load must not be more than
your vehicle's CWR.
Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached, so that you
won't go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using
a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without
the spring bars in place.
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
on page 4-60.
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