Chevrolet 2006 Equinox, Owner'S Manual, Page: 238 / 390

Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total 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 on page 4-29
for more information about your vehicle’s maximum
load capacity.
The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to
15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B), up to a
maximum of 250 lbs (113 kg) with the equipped hitch.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for
your vehicle. Only use the equipped
crossmember/receiver that is included with your vehicle.
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then
the tongue, separately to see if the weights are proper. If
they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by
moving some items around in the trailer.
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