Chevrolet 2004 Blazer, Руководство пользователя

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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 on page 4-54
for more information about your vehicle’s maximum
load capacity.
The trailer tongue weight (A) should be10 percent to
15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to
a maximum of 3,500 lbs (1 589 kg) 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 3,500 lbs (1 589 kg) with a
weight distributing hitch.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight
for your 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.
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.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit
for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the
Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or
see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54. Then be
sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,
including the weight of the trailer tongue. If you use
a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don’t go over
the rear axle limit before you apply the weight
distribution spring bars.
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