Trailer Towing - Chevrolet Equinox 2015 Owner's Manual

9-52 Driving and Operating

Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
The weight of the trailer
The weight of the trailer tongue
The total weight on the vehicle's
tires
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
Speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature, special
equipment, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry
must be considered. See Weight of
the Trailer Tongue later in this
section.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,
based upon the vehicle model and options.
Vehicle
2.4L L4 Engine, FWD
2.4L L4 Engine, AWD
3.6L V6 Engine, FWD
3.6L V6 Engine, AWD
For trailers without trailer brakes the maximum trailer weight is 454 kg
(1,000 lbs). See Towing Equipment on page 9-53.
*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 the
vehicle should not be exceeded.
Ask your dealer for our trailering
information or advice.
Maximum Trailer
Weight with Trailer
Brakes
680 kg (1,500 lbs)
680 kg (1,500 lbs)
1 588 kg (3,500 lbs)
1 588 kg (3,500 lbs)
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
an important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
weight of the vehicle. The Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any
cargo carried in it, and the people
who will be riding in the vehicle.
If there are a lot of options,
equipment, passengers or cargo in
the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue
GCWR*
2 625 kg (5,787 lbs)
2 700 kg (5,952 lbs)
3 600 kg (7,937 lbs)
3 700 kg (8,157 lbs)