Chevrolet 2006 Colorado Specifications download pdf (Page 259)

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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 4-34

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, up to

a maximum of 500 lbs (226 kg) with a weight

carrying 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 of the items around in

the trailer.

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