Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 336

9-74 Driving and Operating
Trailer tongue weight (A) should be
10 percent to 15 percent of the
loaded trailer weight (B) up to the
maximums for vehicle series and
hitch type.
Vehicle Series
1500
2500
1500
2500
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
extension that will position the hitch
ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
Trailering may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or
the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating). See Total Weight
on the Vehicle's Tires later in this
section for more information.
Hitch Type
Weight Carrying
Weight Carrying
Weight Distributing
Weight Distributing
After loading the trailer, weigh
the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some
items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on the Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the inflation pressures
found on the Certification label
on the drivers door or see Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9 16 for more
information. Make sure not to
exceed the GVWR limit for the
vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the
tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded
Maximum Tongue
Weight
272 kg (600 lbs)
453 kg (1,000 lbs)
499 kg (1,100 lbs)
680 kg (1,500 lbs)