Weight Of The Trailer Tongue - GMC SIERRA CK2 1999 Owner's Manual

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C 3500 HD Chassis Cab
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
6.5L Diesel 4.63
(Auto.)
5.13
7.4L 4.63
5.13
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*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
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
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
4-54
9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
10,000 lbs.* (4 540 kg)
12,000 lbs.* (5 448 kg)
12,000 lbs.* (5 448 kg)
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distributing hitch

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. 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" in the Index for more information about
your vehicle's maximum load capacity.
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