GMC Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-13690468) - 2021 - CRC - 2/18/20
Driving and Operating
289
Vehicle Series
Trailer Weight
Weight-Distributing Hitch Usage
Hitch Distribution
1500
Up to 3 175 kg (7,000 lb)
Optional
Refer to trailer manufacturer
’
s
recommendation
1500
Over 3 175 kg (7,000 lb)
Required
50%
1. Front of Vehicle
2. H1/H2 Body to Ground Distance
Towing
1. Position the truck so that the trailer is
ready to connect (Keep trailer detached).
2. Measure the height of the top of the
front wheel opening at the fender to the
ground (H1).
3. Attach the vehicle to the trailer, do not
attach weight distribution bars at
this time.
4. Measure the height of the top of the
front wheel opening on the fender to
the ground (H2).
5. Install and adjust the tension in the
weight distributing bars per the
manufacturers
’
recommendations so that
the height of the front fender is
approximately H2- [(H2-H1)/2] (half way
between the two measured ride heights).
6. Visually inspect the trailer and weight
distributing hitch to ensure that the
manufacturers
’
recommendations have
been met.