Weight Of The Trailer Tongue - GMC YUKON XL 2004 Owner's Manual

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. 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 for
more information about your vehicle's maximum load
capacity.
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The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to
15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a
maximum or 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 1500 series, and up
to a maximum of 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 2500 series
with a weight carrying hitch. The trailer tongue weight (A)
should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight, up to a maximum of 1,000 lbs.(453 kg) for
the 1500 series and up to a maximum of 1,500 lbs.
(680 kg) for the 2500 series with a weight
distributing hitch.